In its latest move to prepare the ChromeOS ecosystem for a web-based future, Google announced the acquisition of software virtualization company Cameyo.
The company says the deal aligns with its goal of simplifying access to legacy apps, particularly in the enterprise space, within the ChromeOS environment, helping it prepare for a future where app access will be web-based and not located.
Google believes those using Cameyo will be able to take advantage of improved security and reduced IT costs, hoping to give workers access to legacy applications without needing to handle installations and updates.
Cameyo web-based future
A recent Forrester study, commissioned by Google, draws attention to the shift toward web-based applications. Figures indicate that nine in 10 foresee a future where applications will be cloud-based, not desktop-based, and almost eight in 10 believe that companies that do not embrace this change risk being left behind.
The figures give a glimpse into the future, because currently around half of applications are client-based, highlighting the need for solutions such as virtual application delivery (VAD).
VAD promises to deliver applications directly to any device, simplifying management and improving the user experience.
The acquisition is not the first time Google has worked with North Carolina-based Cameyo, as the two companies partnered in 2023 to fully integrate VAD experiences with ChromeOS, including integration with the local file system.
“This collaboration with Cameyo has proven to be incredibly successful in helping organizations move away from cumbersome legacy applications, improving security and productivity,” said ChromeOS Head of Product Management Naveen Viswanatha.
