MacStadium announces Orka Workspace with Pulse

MacStadium, a Mac private cloud and software-as-a-service provider enabling macOS workloads, has announced Orka Workspace with Pulse.

It’s described as a new system for virtual macOS desktop delivery that enables high-definition audio and visual streaming on Orka Workspace virtual Mac desktops via any HTML5 supported browser.

Orka’s new Pulse feature is the first application of WebRTC on macOS VDI and is now available in Preview within the Orka Workspace solution. The new system for virtual Mac desktop delivery leverages a reimagined transmission protocol to create low-latency, high-performance macOS workspaces required by developers worldwide, according to Chris Chapman, MacStadium senior vice president and chief technical officer.

It also leverages the industry-leading WebRTC technology, which is backed by Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla and is used by many leading B2B web applications, he adds. Customers can toggle Orka Pulse on or off, as needed to experience the new protocol.

Chapman says rOka Pulse enables faster releases by providing remote developers with access to more powerful Mac virtual workspaces, allowing them to work at a faster pace with more flexible resources. Users can interact with a remote Mac device with the ability to stream 1080p video and no need for local installs or plugins as Orka Pulse requires only a HTML5 browser. 

Additionally, the solution provides end-to-end encrypted user sessions that are managed by organizations’ IT teams and can be terminated on-demand if risks are identified.

To learn more about Orka Workspace with Pulse, go to https://www.macstadium.com/orka-workspace. For more information on Orka platform and its features, go to https://www.macstadium.com.