-- an automated process to migrate a single application, a few .EXEs, or
an entire library of MSI-based applications to the App-V virtual format
-- editing and customization of virtual and traditional applications via
the award-winning InstallShield® technology built into AdminStudio
-- a pre-virtualization scan which helps to determine which existing
applications are the best candidates for virtualization before being
deployed in a virtual environment
-- a combined application catalog to manage package-centric business
practices, including updates for virtual applications deployed via App-V
and traditional applications deployed through System Center Configuration
Manager
-- a direct integration with Acresso Workflow Manager, the blueprint tool
for managing application readiness, application virtualization, OS
migrations, and other desktop management processes.
In beta use, AdminStudio users have seen physical to virtual application
conversion times reduced from weeks to just a few hours. AdminStudio
automated tools for converting applications, including batch conversion
functionality, have migrated application libraries of over 200 applications
from the MSI format to the App-V format in less than two hours.
Acresso developed the AdminStudio support for App-V based on a long history
of working with Microsoft. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a
member of the System Center Alliance, Acresso has a unique development
focus on the needs of customers using Microsoft products. Acresso, maker
of InstallShield, has been the leader in creating software installations
for decades. Acresso leverages this expertise to develop AdminStudio, a
key tool for ensuring traditional and virtual deployments run well in the
entire enterprise and meet the needs of end users.
"Windows customers realize significant time and cost savings by using
App-V. AdminStudio extends these benefits by accelerating the important
first step of preparing and a creating virtual application -- which helps
IT more quickly and reliably implement App-V," said Karri Alexion-Tiernan,
Director of Product Management for App-V, Microsoft Corporation.
"AdminStudio's direct conversion of existing MSI packages to the App-V
format enables organizations to leverage the investment they have already
made in physical application packaging on their path to virtual
applications, and does so using a familiar and proven interface," said
Steve Schmidt, Vice President of Product Management for Acresso. "Acresso
is very proud to be first to market with this revolutionary technology."
About AdminStudio
Over 10,000 enterprises use AdminStudio, recognized as the most widely
utilized solution in the market for traditional and virtual application
readiness. AdminStudio hands off completed packages to all leading
distribution systems, including Microsoft's System Center Configuration
Manager, Novell's ZENworks, LANDesk's Management Suite, and many others.
When coupled with the Workflow Manager Web-based process management
solution, enterprises can quickly establish efficient processes around
application readiness.
About Acresso Software
Acresso Software provides solutions that power the business of software for
multiple customer segments, including hardware and software producers,
engineers and developers, helping them uncover revenue opportunities,
streamline their infrastructure and reduce costs. The company's proven
solutions, including the FLEXnet, AdminStudio and InstallShield product
lines, have been simplifying the business relationship between software and
hardware producers and their enterprise and government customers for more
than 20 years. Acresso maximizes the value of the software the world
develops and uses. For more information, please go to: www.acresso.com.
Supporting Materials for MMS Journalists:
-- MMS Session TS31, Partner Technical Showcase, "
Efficiently Managing Your Desktop Strategy for Application
Virtualization," with Samit Patel, 11:45am MDT, Wednesday, April 29,
Room San Paolo, The Venetian Resort & Hotel
-- Visit Acresso Software at Booth 536 of the MMS Expo Hall
Supporting Materials for All Journalists:
-- AdminStudio datasheet
-- Virtual Applications, Real Advantages white paper
-- Benchmark of
AdminStudio application virtualization support
-- AdminStudio product demonstration
Contact Information: Media Contacts: Eastwick Communications (650) 480-4040 acresso@eastwick.com