AppStream and Altiris Optimize Technologies for Software Control and Cost Reduction.AppStream Joins Altiris Developer Program to Combine Application Streaming Application streaming is a relatively new form of software distribution method using application virtualization. By virtualizing the application and streaming blocks of executable code, it can be run on the client side before it is finished downloading. Technology with Software Virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. SALT LAKE CITY -- Altiris, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRS ATRS Arkansas Teacher Retirement System ATRS Automated Transport and Retrieval System ATRS Aerial Targets Squadron ATRS Automated Trouble Reporting System ATRS Arkansas Therapeutic Recreation Society ATRS Automatic Turbine Run-up System ), a pioneer of service-oriented management solutions, today announced that AppStream, a leader in on-demand application deployment, has joined the Altiris([R]) Developer Program. AppStream has optimized its technology to be compatible with Altiris([R]) Software Virtualization Solution Wikipedia is not the place for advertisement or self-advertising.  This article or section appears to contain a large number of buzzwords and may require cleanup. ([TM]) 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([R]) SVS SVS - OS/VS2 ([TM]) 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 Streaming is becoming an integral component of the application virtualization A smaller umbrella term within the larger umbrella term of "virtualization." It refers to several techniques that make running applications more protected, more flexible or easier to manage. See virtualization, network virtualization and storage virtualization. market segment which is predicted to grow significantly over the next 12 - 24 months, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Andi Mann, Enterprise Management Associates senior analyst. Mann said, "Streaming is an instantaneous delivery mechanism that complements software virtualization. Streaming combined with the ability to virtualize To cause a virtual technique to be performed. See virtualization. applications is a powerful combination for software management and control." Other benefits of software virtualization and streaming include rapid application migration and the ability to lockdown Lockdown A specified period when an employee of a public company is barred from selling - and occasionally buying - their company's stock. Notes: These types of equity transaction restrictions can be imposed by securities regulators or underwriting firms if a company has desktops while maintaining end-user productivity. "Software streaming and virtualization are complementary technologies that serve two very different but additive functions to improve software management and the enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. experience," said Steve Morton, Altiris VP of product management and marketing. "Integrated technologies from Altiris and AppStream solve the most pressing software ownership issues today while setting the stage for the creation of dynamic computing environments." Brad Rowland, AppStream VP of worldwide marketing, said, "As virtualization moves to the desktop, we are excited to offer a unique approach with Altiris. Both companies share customer-focused and standards-based design philosophies resulting in award-winning technologies. Together, we offer an even more powerful solution to solve a very real set of problems. This is another step forward in our vision to remove barriers to computing resources and information for enterprise customers." 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 See desktop 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 Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , CA and is backed by leading venture capital firms Name Location Founding date Managing Partners/Directors Specialty Capital managed 5AM Ventures Menlo Park, CA; Waltham, MA 2002 John Diekman, PhD (managing partner), Scott Rocklage, PhD (managing partner), Andrew Schwab (managing partner) life sciences $200M [1] . For more information, please visit 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. Note on Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, including the statements regarding streaming becoming integral to application virtualization and predicting the growth of the application virtualization market. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, the inaccurate assessment of, or changes to, market demand or IT technology trends, and such other risks as identified in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the period ended June 30, 2006, and from time to time in other reports filed by Altiris with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Altiris is a registered trademark of Altiris, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries. Software Virtualization Solution is a trademark of Altiris, Inc. The other company names or products mentioned are or may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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