Apporto

Overview

Apporto is a virtual desktop service provided by Loyola University Chicago that allows students, faculty, and staff to access specialized instructional software directly through a web browser. Apporto supports classroom and instructional needs by virtualizing software environments, accessible from any Internet-connected device.

Key Features

  • Cross-Platform Accessibility: Apporto is operating system agnostic, requiring only an HTML5-compliant browser (e.g., Firefox, Edge, Chrome, Safari) to access the virtual environment on any device.
  • On-Demand Software Access: Users can run specific software applications like MATLAB directly in a virtualized environment, minimizing resource usage on personal devices.
  • Data Persistence: Files and data saved under individual login credentials are accessible across sessions and applications, supporting ongoing projects and coursework.
  • Web-Based Interface: All functions of Apporto are accessible through a web interface, eliminating the need for additional software installations on personal devices.

Benefits

  • Device Independence: Apporto's browser-based platform allows users to access needed software without requiring specific device configurations or software installations.
  • Efficient Resource Usage: By virtualizing software environments, Apporto conserves system resources on personal devices, enabling users to run complex programs on low-spec devices.
  • Flexible Access to Specialized Software: Apporto provides access to academic software commonly used in classrooms and labs, supporting instructional needs regardless of physical location.
  • Seamless Continuity: Saved files and data are available across sessions, allowing students and faculty to pick up their work from any device.
Available to

Apporto is available to all Loyola University Chicago students, faculty, and staff, providing flexible access to a virtualized desktop environment and educational software applications.

Cost

This service is provided at no additional cost to eligible* individuals or departments, as it is fully funded by the institution.

*Questions on eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*