VENDORiQ: Google Certifies Cameyo as Chrome Enterprise Recommended Partner

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22 March 2022: Virtual application delivery (VAD) service provider Cameyo joins Citrix and VMWare as certified Google Chrome Enterprise Recommended solutions for virtualisation. Cameyo’s features, combined with the Chrome operating system (OS), provides Cloud-based desktops’ with Windows apps. This extends Google’s virtualisation features by running fewer servers at higher capacity with centralised infrastructure, security and data management. 

Why it’s Important

Application virtualisation services expand users’ access through a secure ecosystem that supports legacy systems on Chrome (and other devices). This approach may reduce operating costs relative to traditional desktop virtualisation infrastructure.

In addition, Cloud VDI does not limit users into a single device when accessing data and applications and does not compromise security or reduce the capacity of endpoint management. Enterprises likewise can save on the costs of acquisition and maintenance of devices, resorting to lower-code (and lower-cost to support) Chromebooks. 

Cameyo’s recognition by Google marks a turning point in the move towards wider acceptance of application virtualisation, as opposed to full VDI.

Who’s impacted

• Desktop / digital workspace teams
• Development team leads
• Business analysts 

What’s Next?

Organisations re-evaluating their VDI investments – especially in light of Citrix’s request acquisition,  should consider the potential of application virtualisation, and perform a detailed RIO that includes not just the licensing and hardware, but also the operational costs over an extended period – say five years. 

It should also be noted that, with Citrix being acquired, many organisations have started to be less optimistic about new innovation coming from the platform. IBRS reiterates that users should not expect any revolutionary new Citrix features to be released in the near future. Instead, IBRS expects a gradual acceleration of the shift towards application virtualisation services, regardless of a vendor’s existing popularity in the industry.

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