Google acquires Cameyo to grow ChromeOS legacy app support

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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