Apps are divided into three categories at MPI: a) basic apps, like Microsoft Office, that are compatible with Windows 7; b) apps that incompatible but still widely used among students; and c) apps used in specific academic programs, like SPSS and video editing applications.

MPI's Chan said basic apps are installed in all the PCs. The second type of

applications are being available to students and faculties through VDI technology. The last type of applications, which require heavy computing power, are made available through application virtualization.