palaniappan p5 min
VDI and Secure Remote Workforce on AWS (2026): WorkSpaces Secure Browser vs Applications vs Full Desktop
Most remote-access RFPs still default to full Windows desktops — but 60%+ of contractor work is browser-only. WorkSpaces Secure Browser isolates SaaS in AWS; WorkSpaces Applications (formerly AppStream 2.0) streams fat clients without a desktop. A composite regulated services firm cut 3 legacy VDI vendors to 2 OU-scoped patterns and reduced unmanaged-endpoint incidents from ~9/quarter to ~2 after splitting browser vs app streaming.