Altiris, Inc. , a pioneer of service-oriented management solutions, today announced that AppStream, a leader in on-demand application deployment, has joined the Altiris® Developer Program. AppStream has optimized its technology to be compatible with Altiris® Software Virtualization Solution™ technology, the combination of which delivers virtualized, on-demand application delivery and management.

IT organizations can now use AppStream 5.1 to provide instant delivery and activation of applications virtualized by Altiris® SVS™ software. SVS software eliminates conflicts between applications and does not alter the Windows installation, while AppStream technology provides efficient and flexible streaming to deliver on-demand applications to the desktop. The combination of SVS with AppStream technology offers IT organizations:

• Increased control of software environments
• More efficient service with true on-demand application delivery and software repair
• Flexibility to quickly move users and applications between computers
• Reduced software license costs
• Reduced testing and help desk costs through conflict-free software operations

Other benefits of software virtualization and streaming include rapid application migration and the ability to lockdown desktops while maintaining end-user productivity.

Altiris Software Virtualization Solution creates a portable, virtual software package that can be instantly activated and deactivated on an end-user system. Unlike other application virtualization technologies, Altiris technology protects the client operating system, eliminates software conflicts and minimizes support calls while maintaining normal application behavior and end-user experience. Combined with streaming, Altiris software virtualization improves end-user productivity while substantially reducing the daily burden on IT to maintain applications.

AppStream 5.1 provides an on-demand delivery platform for SVS software. Integration between AppStream and SVS technologies provides the latest method to track, monitor and restrict applications from a central location. In addition, software license agreement compliance can now be automated. This integration also simplifies and streamlines patch and software update delivery for IT organizations while making the process seamless for end users.

The Altiris service-oriented management architecture is open for development by Altiris Developer Program partners. AppStream is one of the first to leverage open Altiris APIs to optimize AppStream 5.1 for compatibility with Altiris SVS software.

About AppStream
AppStream, Inc. is a leader in on-demand application deployment and management. By optimizing streaming and virtualization technologies, AppStream offers IT customers the most flexible application management solutions at the most affordable price, with the fastest implementation time. AppStream does this through patented technologies and partnership with industry leaders. AppStream is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA and is backed by leading venture capital firms. For more information, please visit http://www.appstream.com/.

About Altiris
Altiris, Inc. is a leading provider of service-oriented management software that enables IT organizations to easily manage, secure and service heterogeneous IT assets. Flexible solutions from Altiris help IT align services to drive business objectives, deliver audit-ready security, automate tasks, and reduce the cost and complexity of management. For more information, visit www.altiris.com.

News Source: Altiris Press Release