Marix Technologies bases successful ASP business model on Tarantella
web-enabling software
 Located
in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Marix (previously, "FreeDesk.com")
is an Application Service Provider (ASP) that specializes in providing
free, web-based solutions. Marix provides a service that allows
access to powerful office applications via the Internet from any
computer, anytime, through any supported browser. Users can either
rent or buy the Marix applications after a free trial period. Marix
chose Tarantella web-enabling software to replace Citrix®
MetaFrameTM software. It is key to centrally
managing and delivering applications via the web. 
The company switched to Tarantella to enable its
applications to be usable and deployable over the web.
Hot New Industry
The Application Service Provider (ASP) market is one of the hottest
new industries spawned by the Internet. The ASP business model is
based on the concept that it is more cost-efficient to rent a business
solution, such as a suite of office applications, than it is to
purchase one outright. Marix takes this concept a step further:
the company also provides a "white board" collaborative
tool that lets users create an instant extranet for sharing applications.
The challenge Marix faced was finding a single web-enabling solution
that could quickly web-enable a number of applications, running
on different platforms, and then deploy them over the web.
Immediately Web-enable Several Applications
After considering solutions from a range of vendors, Marix chose
Tarantella web-enabling software.
Utilizing Tarantella, Marix was able to immediately web-enable
several server-based applications, such as a word processor, a spreadsheet,
a presentation and graphics program, a webpage editor, and an email
package. Tarantella allowed Marix to web-enable all of these applications
without any software rewrites. Best of all, Tarantella enables the
Marix system to run on a range of platforms, such as Linux®,
UNIX® and Windows®
NT.
Beneficial Results
Instant web-enabling of applications without a rewrite
Sharper competitive edge through increased speed and performance
Expanded customer base via multi-platform capabilities (Linux,
UNIX, etc.)
Lower administration and overhead through centralized deployment
and management
Building for the Future
Tarantella has also provided Marix with a clear roadmap. The company
plans to bring the combination of applications delivered via Tarantella,
and files delivered via PC Share, to other environments — such
as major web portals. This will allow Marix to expand its offerings
and deliver additional value to its users.
The company switched to Tarantella to enable
its applications to be usable and deployable over the web.
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The Challenge
The challenge Marix faced was finding a single
web-enabling solution that could quickly web-enable a number of
applications, running on different platforms, and then deploy them
over the web.
The Solution
Utilizing Tarantella, Marix was able to immediately
web-enable several server-based applications, without any software
rewrites.
The Benefits
— Instant web-enabling of applications
— Sharper competitive edge through increased
speed and performance
— Expanded customer base via multi-platform
capabilities
...and more!
Customer Testimonial
"We looked at competing solutions like Citrix,
but the one that performed the best was Tarantella...Tarantella
is just so much further ahead than all other products we looked
at - it's going to take our company to the future"
— Joe Caldwell, CEO,
Marix Technologies
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