In its latest move to prepare the ChromeOS ecosystem for a web-based future, Google has done just that announced the acquisition of software virtualization company Cameyo.
The company says the deal aligns with its goal of simplifying access to legacy applications, especially in the enterprise space, within the ChromeOS environment, allowing it to prepare for a future where access to applications will be web-based and not localized.
Google believes those who use Cameyo can benefit from improved security and lower IT costs, hoping to give employees access to older applications without having to perform installations and updates.
Cameyo web-based future
A recent Forrester study, commissioned by Google, draws attention to the shift toward web-based applications. The figures show that nine in ten companies foresee a future in which applications are cloud-based and not desktop-based. Nearly eight in ten believe that companies that do not embrace this shift risk falling behind.
The figures paint a good picture of the future, as currently around half of applications are client-based, underscoring the need for solutions such as virtual application delivery (VAD).
VAD promises to deliver applications directly to any device, simplifying management and improving user experience.
The acquisition isn’t the first time Google has partnered with North Carolina-headquartered Cameyo, as the two companies worked together in 2023 to fully integrate VAD experiences with ChromeOS, including integration with the local file system.
“This partnership with Cameyo has proven incredibly successful in helping organizations transition from cumbersome legacy applications, improving security and productivity,” said Naveen Viswanatha, Head of Product Management for ChromeOS.
