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AppZero Extends OS-free Application Virtualization Technology to the Desktop; Announces Partnership with Stoneware
AppZero today announced extension of its OS-free application virtualization technology to the desktop. First to market with technology that packages server applications as Virtual Application Appliances (VAAs) -- pre-installed, preconfigured applications that are ready to execute on a running operating system (OS) -- AppZero is the only tool available for decoupling server-side applications from operating systems.
This VAA approach permits applications to run on either physical or virtual machines, easily moved between datacenter and cloud infrastructures and back, without cloud lock-in. AppZero's VAA technology will now also be available as client-side virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for Windows and Linux desktops.
Discussing the move, AppZero CEO, Greg O'Connor said, "Our core business and differentiator continues to be our ability to solve the complex challenges of server-side application virtualization and provisioning. AppZero remains the only technology for decoupling server-side applications from Windows and Linux operating systems. However, it makes sense to extend that capability to the relatively more simple task of desktop provisioning. In the desktop space, we anticipate interest in our ability to virtualize applications, but we are counting on low price to be both carrot and stick."
At the same time, the company announced a strategic partnership with Stoneware, Inc, an innovator of web-based datacenter delivery in the private cloud. Rick German, CEO of Stoneware, Inc. observed, "Our products allow organizations to completely rethink their client-side technology purchases as they move to web-based delivery of the data center. But we are realistic enough to know that even as our customers make the move to web-based delivery, the Windows desktop will not disappear. AppZero provides us with a cost-effective way of delivering Windows applications in a fluid computing environment."
O'Connor added, "Announcing our move to the desktop concurrent with the Stoneware partnership is a good sign of things to come, as well as quick validation for the technology."
About AppZero
AppZero develops software for creating, controlling and maintaining Virtual Application Appliances (VAAs), OS-free server-side and client-side application appliances, that make provisioning of Windows and Linux applications as services almost instantaneous: across a network on any server (physical or virtual), in the datacenter, hosted or in the cloud. For more information, visit www.AppZero.com, or call 866.980 - 2770 (866.980 - APP0)
About Stoneware, Inc.
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Stoneware is a privately held corporation providing innovative software that enables organizations to provide their users with web-enabled delivery of Information Technology (IT) applications, services, and data. Although applicable across any industry, the company has experienced significant success in education, manufacturing, healthcare, legal and financial services. For more information about Stoneware, company and product line, visit www.stone-ware.com
AppZero, charter partner in the AWS Solution Provider Program, facilitates movement of Windows server-side applications to Amazon’s EC2
Andover, Mass, October 12, 2009 - AppZero, pioneer in server-side application virtualization was recognized as a charter partner in Amazon's (AMZN) newly launched AWS Solution Provider Program. AppZero and some select providers of innovative technology and services were joined on this inaugural list by established industry leaders such as CA, Citrix, IBM and Oracle.
AppZero contributes to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem through fast and frictionless provisioning of complex Windows server applications to Amazon's EC2. First to market with technology that packages server applications as Virtual Application Appliances (VAAs) -- pre-installed, preconfigured applications that contain zero operating system components -- AppZero is the only tool available for decoupling server-side applications from operating systems. This VAA approach permits applications to be easily moved between datacenter and cloud infrastructures and back, without cloud lock-in.
The blend of AppZero's risk-free application mobility with Amazon's industry-defining economics encourages enterprise-scale customers and independent software vendors (ISVs) to accelerate movement to the cloud. Because AppZero makes no change to the application, server applications can freely move from the datacenter to EC2 and back in any combinations of usage that make operational and economic sense.
Many enterprises turn to EC2 for highly elastic development and test environments, business continuity and fail-over, as well as for low utilization or bursty, seasonal applications - most commonly in a hybrid model that strategically blends cloud and datacenter. ISVs increasingly provision their proof-of-concept (POC) work to the cloud for instantaneous deployment to customer sites. AppZero facilitates multi-directional application movement, removing labor, cost, and concerns about lock-in.
Greg O'Connor, CEO of AppZero notes, "Amazon clearly recognizes the importance of building an ecosystem of first-rate partners who offer solutions and services to maximize use of AWS products. AppZero's ground-breaking technology speeds and eases movement of server applications to the cloud - Amazon included. I see being selected as a charter AWS solution provider as validation by a business visionary and technology master. And it's a very public opportunity to be known by the company we keep."
AppZero software creates, runs, and maintains VAAs in Linux, Solaris, and Windows environments. Customers can drag and drop AppZero VAAs from one cloud server to another, as well as from cloud to datacenter and back.
About AppZero
AppZero develops software for creating, controlling and maintaining Virtual Application Appliances (VAAs), server-side application appliances that make provisioning of applications as services almost instantaneous: across a network on any server (physical or virtual), in the datacenter, hosted or in the cloud. For more information, visit www.AppZero.com.
AppZero launch at demo 09
AppZero launched their new product at demo 09. Check out the video! Cool Cool technology!
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