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March 10, 2025

Enhance your end-user computing strategy with Omnissa Horizon and Stratodesk NoTouch OS

  • Last updated 03/11/2025
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    Sachin Sharma
    Director of Product Marketing, Horizon

    Sachin Sharma is a Director of Product Marketing at Omnissa, where he leads product marketing for Horizon, a multi-cloud desktop and app virtualization platform. He has over 20 years of experience in various marketing, pre-sales, IT consulting, and systems management roles with Nimsoft (acquired by CA Technologies) and Wanova (acquired by VMware). He holds degrees in B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, and Economics from the University of California at Davis. Follow him on Twitter/X @sachin_d_sharma.
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    Rich Severson

    Rich Severson is the Vice President of Solutions Engineering at Stratodesk, where he leads global technical teams and connects with customers to improve their endpoint security and management. After many decades of experience, Rich is a deep expert in End User Computing (EUC), Enterprise Virtualization, VDI, Thin Client architectures, and Device Management. Rich plays a key role in advancing Stratodesk’s mission to deliver ultra-secure, high-performance endpoint computing to organizations worldwide.

Omnissa and Stratodesk are continuing their successful partnership by delivering an all-in-one end user computing solution that combines Omnissa Horizon with Stratodesk NoTouch OS. This powerful collaboration is designed to enhance productivity, manageability, and security across large enterprises and SMBs of any industry. With the seamless integration of Omnissa Horizon with Stratodesk NoTouch, businesses can easily overcome the challenges of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and DaaS deployments and maximize the benefits of their virtual desktop environments. 

Stratodesk NoTouch: The ideal companion for Omnissa Horizon  

Strong technology integration 

For years, Stratodesk and Omnissa have worked together to simplify the management of virtual desktops and apps within an Omissa Horizon environment. As a result, NoTouch OS includes the latest Horizon client, supporting Blast Extreme, PCoIP and RDP. This ensures a seamless integration with Omnissa Horizon 8, whether on-premises or in the cloud, delivering the best possible and most consistent user experience across all endpoint devices. 

Boosting security 

As a Linux-based OS, NoTouch reduces the need for Windows licenses, patches, and antivirus contracts on every device, thereby significantly lowering costs. Moreover, the read-only, lightweight NoTouch OS enhances security by minimizing the attack surface, reducing the risk of malware and other threats. Built-in security features such as disc encryption, combined with no local data storage, reduces the risk of data breaches in the event case a device gets is lost or stolen.  

Cost-effective 

Stratodesk NoTouch OS is a cost-effective solution for organizations looking to optimize their on-prem or cloud hosted Horizon deployment. Its minimal hardware requirements allow for the conversion of existing devices, eliminating the need for expensive new hardware. The low footprint OS minimizes the energy use of existing devices or allows the use of less powerful hardware to deliver the same, great user experience. Centralized device administration reduces management complexity — freeing up IT budgets to enhance and modernize the cloud workspace. 

Centralized endpoint management with NoTouch Center 

Stratodesk NoTouch Center provides a feature-rich, endpoint OS management platform, that allows IT administrators to automate the configuration and updates of NoTouch OS-powered devices. Whether managing PCs, Thin Clients, Laptops, or Raspberry Pi devices, NoTouch Center simplifies the process by providing a single management console. Its ability to manage both x86 and Raspberry Pi from one location sets it apart from other solutions, ensuring compatibility and ease of use across your entire device fleet. 

Key features of NoTouch Center: 

NoTouch Center offers a range of features for endpoint OS management in Omnissa Horizon environments: 

  • Live inheritance of settings: Easily synchronize and manage device configurations across different groups.
  • Multi-user roles and monitoring: Assign roles, and monitor device health, inventory, and more from a centralized interface.
  • Asset management and helpdesk integration: Streamline operations with built-in asset management and helpdesk support. 

Additionally, NoTouch Center includes the Stratodesk Virtual Appliance, a 64-bit Linux-based solution that comes pre-configured with NoTouch Center and a PXE/network boot server, ready to run on your current infrastructure. 

Discovering and configuring endpoints 

Discovering and configuring endpoints with NoTouch Center is straightforward. IT administrators can automatically find and manage devices within a specified IP address range, simplifying the process of bringing new devices online. NoTouch Center’s inheritance of settings allows for easy configuration management at the group level, ensuring consistency across the network. 

Why Stratodesk NoTouch OS stands out 

Stratodesk NoTouch is uniquely positioned to enhance your Omnissa environment. With its seamless integration with Omnissa Horizon and preinstalled Horizon Client, NoTouch OS ensures compatibility and optimal performance for end users. Regular updates guarantee that your system remains in sync with the latest Omnissa protocols. Additionally, NoTouch OS fits any budget and is simple to set up, making it an accessible solution for organizations of all sizes. NoTouch Center’s centralized management capabilities further reduce the burden on IT staff, making it easier to manage and maintain your entire device fleet. 

Get started with Omnissa and Stratodesk today 

To learn more about how Stratodesk NoTouch OS and Omnissa Horizon can deliver on the full promise of your virtual desktop deployment without increased hardware and software costs, download a free trial or contact your Stratodesk or Omnissa partner or sales representative. 

Click to get started with a free trial of Stratodesk NoTouch today.

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