Google acquires Cameyo to grow ChromeOS legacy app support
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- Google acquires Cameyo to simplify access to legacy applications on ChromeOS.
- ChromeOS and Cameyo partnership streamlines virtual application delivery.
- Businesses benefit from easier deployment, enhanced security, and improved productivity with ChromeOS and Cameyo.
Google announced today that it has acquired Cameyo, a leader in virtual application delivery (VAD) technology.
The future of work is web-based, with a recent study by Forrester showing that 90% of IT professionals believe applications will reside in the cloud, not on individual devices. However, a huge portion of business-critical software remains client-based.
Traditionally, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) has been used to access these legacy apps. But VDI comes with complexities like
- managing separate virtual desktops and
- specialized IT skills.
VAD gives individual applications directly to any device without needing a full desktop environment.
This acquisition strengthens ChromeOS‘s existing partnership with Cameyo. They offer a virtual application experience with features like local file system integration and progressive web app (PWA) functionality.
The benefits of this integration for businesses include:
- Virtualized applications can be easily deployed and accessed across the organization, regardless of device or location.
- Both ChromeOS and Cameyo prioritize security, offering robust protection against vulnerabilities.
- Employees can access the applications they need quickly and efficiently as PWAs directly from the ChromeOS shelf.
- Streamlined application management and reduced infrastructure requirements translate to significant cost savings over time.
With the acquisition of Cameyo, Google positions ChromeOS as a strong contender for businesses seeking a secure and web-based future.
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