appCURE Announces Integration between Nerdio Manager for Enterprise and appCURE Studio

appCURE Announces Integration between Nerdio Manager for Enterprise and appCURE Studio

Mar 13, 2023 | News

 appCURE is pleased to announce our latest partnership and Integration with Nerdio , combining the capabilities of both technologies to help customers migrate to Microsoft’s fast-growing desktop, application and virtualization offerings (Azure, Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop). 

Introduction

 As more and more organisations look to migrate services and applications to the cloud, one of the biggest challenges remains the migration of applications from older operating systems. This problem becomes more apparent when missing installation media and lost documentation and information are required, which can cause a significant impact to a migration project’s timeline or stall a project completely. This, combined with challenges around cost implications of the cloud, optimisation and management of scalable technology, can cause organisations to run up large unoptimized IT costs.
The Nerdio and appCURE partnership and new integration helps organisations quickly simplify application migration, management and transformation into a production environment. In addition, the integration offers enhanced application lifecycle management and the advantage of modern application formats such as MSIX and MSIX App Attach .
Combining Nerdio and appCURE provides a best-in-class enterprise workspace solution for Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop.

 

Dynamic application delivery, also known as MSIX app attach

 Nerdio Manager for Enterprise adds value on top of Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and Microsoft Intune by delivering hundreds of features that simplify management, ensure efficient operations, and lower Azure compute and storage costs by up to 80%.
Today, Nerdio offers improved MSIX App Attach capabilities and streamlined management in the Nerdio Manager for Enterprise platform that adds great value on top of Azure Virtual Desktop’s native capabilities and provides an enhanced experience for the IT admin. In addition, Nerdio’s solution takes care of application lifecycle management, version control and code signing certificate requirements required for MSIX packages and MSIX App Attach.

 

appCURE’s application transformation portfolio

appCURE is based on Capture, Update, Remediate and Execute (CURE), the four base process principles on which the technology is built on. appCURE provides a comprehensive application packaging toolkit designed to unstick application migration projects and simplify the transition of applications to modern digital workspaces. appCURE also helps handle day two operations, including managing updates when required to keep applications in production.
Using appCURE Studio, you can package and convert applications into MSIX even if you don’t have the original installer for the application. appCURE’s running capture technology enables you to capture the application off the older operating system & package the captured app directly into MSIX, avoiding project delay and enabling the applications to be delivered to a modern digital workspace.
appCURE boasts an average time of approximately 6-8 minutes per application transformation, including smoke testing.

 

Nerdio and appCURE Integration

With appCURE studio 3.4 and future releases, you can now take full advantage of the Nerdio and appCURE Integration, which enables you to easily capture, transform and publish applications into the MSIX format for any user. There is no manual action or scripting required when using Nerdio and appCURE. appCURE and Nerdio simplify the IT administrator’s MSIX App Attach experience and reduce the number of master images needed when delivering a virtual desktop environment. appCURE transforms the applications and delivers them into Nerdio’s MSIX app attach library.
appCURE and Nerdio help customers migrate quicker to production, unstick stalled projects and continue to manage application version control and cost optimisation today and into the future as the platform changes to facilitate the business challenges.

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appCURE Studio 3.4: New Features and Enhancements for Secure Application Transformation

appCURE Studio 3.4: New Features and Enhancements for Secure Application Transformation

Mar 9, 2023 | News

We are thrilled to announce the release of AppCURE Studio 3.4, our latest version of the transformation studio product. This new release introduces several new features and enhancements that offer our customers greater flexibility and security, enabling them to easily transform their applications.

One of the most significant features of appCURE Studio 3.4 is the full Azure Key Vault support for batch MSIX package signing, including certificate creation. Azure Key Vault for certificates provides organisations a secure, centralised, and scalable solution for managing digital certificates. It simplifies certificate management, reduces the risk of security breaches, and enables Packagers/IT Pros/Developers to code-sign MSIX packages with confidence. With this feature, our customers can now securely store and manage their code signing certificates in Azure Key Vault, offering an extra layer of protection for their applications. Additionally, our customers can create and manage signing certificates directly from within the appCURE Studio interface.

Another significant enhancement is the ability to modify MSIX capabilities, giving our customers greater control over their MSIX packages and modification capabilities. MSIX capabilities are a set of permissions that define how an application can access resources and interact with the operating system. These capabilities are used to ensure that an application has access only to the resources it needs and that it cannot perform any unauthorized actions. This feature enables our customers to add or remove capabilities from their MSIX packages, ensuring that their applications have the necessary permissions to function correctly and securely. It is particularly useful for complex applications that require specific capabilities to be enabled.

In addition, appCURE Studio 3.4 introduces Enforce Package Integrity, a critical security feature that enables our customers to enable and disable package integrity for MSIX. This feature ensures that the contents of an MSIX package have not been tampered with or modified in any way, making it ideal for enterprise environments where security is a top priority. With Enforce Package Integrity enabled, enterprise IT teams can ensure that the software they deploy is secure and has not been tampered with, which can help to prevent data breaches and other security incidents.

Furthermore, we have introduced Blob Storage Upload, a new feature that allows our customers to upload folders of files directly to Azure Blob Storage from within appCURE Studio. This feature is designed to streamline operations and make it easier for our customers to store large amounts of application packages in the cloud. Blob Storage Upload is a simple, streamlined way to upload files, making it a valuable addition to the appCURE Studio toolset.

We have also added an Azure Deploy Template, which enables our customers to quickly deploy appCURE Studio and all the required features by simply filling in a simple Azure template form. Additionally, we have introduced ISO creation, which allows our customers to store transformed packages in an ISO. This feature is ideal for companies that require the offline deployment of their applications or the portability of multiple packages.

In addition to these features, we are pleased to announce that the following integrations are now generally available:

  • Parallels RAS Integration
  • Nerdio Integration
  • Workspace One Integration
  • Application Readiness
  • AppVentix

These integrations offer our customers greater flexibility and ease of use, allowing them to integrate appCURE Studio with other tools and platforms.

In conclusion, appCURE Studio 3.4 is an exciting release that introduces several new features and enhancements, including Azure Key Vault support for certificates and MSIX package signing, MSIX capabilities modification, Enforce Package Integrity, Blob Storage Upload, Azure Deploy Template, and ISO creation. These features offer our customers greater flexibility and security, enabling them to confidently manage their applications and data in the cloud.

For a full list of features and improvements, please see the release notes.

 

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Introducing appCURE CAS: A Faster Way to Convert Citrix App Streaming Packages

Introducing appCURE CAS: A Faster Way to Convert Citrix App Streaming Packages

Feb 27, 2023 | News

If your organisation is stuck on legacy Citrix infrastructure and has applications in the App Streaming format, you may have encountered challenges when it comes to modernizing your application deployment strategies. Fortunately, appCURE has developed a solution to help you quickly convert Citrix app streaming apps to MSI installers and MSIX. We are excited to announce the general release of appCURE CAS (Citrix App Streaming), our new tool for streamlining migration.

With appCURE CAS, you can convert app streaming packages to MSI format and create a program folder for MSIX conversion using appCURE Packager. The tool also includes a CLI version as a part of appCURE automate and a PowerShell module, providing flexibility for users who prefer to automate and script their migration processes. In addition, appCURE CAS offers directory exclusions, substitutions, registry exclusions, and registry substitutions to help ensure that your migrated applications work seamlessly in the new environment.

At appCURE, we understand that migrating app streaming packages can be a time-consuming and complex task. That’s why we designed appCURE CAS to prioritise speed and efficiency, so you can streamline the migration process and focus on more important tasks. By converting your app streaming apps to MSI and MSIX formats, you can ensure that they are compatible with the latest operating systems and deployment technologies, helping you stay ahead of the curve in today’s fast-paced IT landscape.

Overall, appCURE CAS has the potential to offer significant value to organisations looking to modernise their application deployment strategies. If you’re interested in learning more about the tool, you can visit our website or contact our sales team to schedule a demo. We’re excited to help you simplify your application migration process and unlock the benefits of modern application deployment technologies.

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Say Goodbye to Packaging Paralysis: The Benefits of MSIX and AppCURE for Your Business

Say Goodbye to Packaging Paralysis: The Benefits of MSIX and AppCURE for Your Business

Feb 14, 2023 | General, News

Are you struggling with the complexities of app packaging and delivery? Do you want to realize the reliability and cost savings of modern packaging technologies like MSIX? Then we have some great news for you!

At appCURE, we’re proud to partner with Microsoft to help drive the adoption of MSIX and enable better app compatibility on Windows 11, Aure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft 365. In this post, we’ll share some of the feedback we’ve received from Microsoft and explain how appCURE can help your business benefit from the power of MSIX.

What is MSIX?

MSIX is a modern packaging format that simplifies and streamlines the process of packaging, delivering, and managing Windows apps. MSIX enables several benefits, such as reliability, security, performance, and flexibility, that traditional packaging formats like MSI or EXE can’t offer. MSIX packages are self-contained, signed, and can be installed, updated, or uninstalled with minimal impact on the system.

Why is MSIX Important?

MSIX is essential because it offers a modern way of delivering and managing apps that aligns with the current and future needs of IT and end-users. With MSIX, you can benefit from features like:

Auto-updates and versioning: MSIX packages can update themselves automatically and keep track of the installed version, which reduces the burden of manual updates and ensures compatibility.

Containerization and isolation: MSIX packages can run in a containerized and isolated environment, which enhances security and stability.

Simplified deployment: MSIX packages can be deployed through the Microsoft Store, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Intune, or other management tools, which simplifies the deployment process.

Flexibility: MSIX packages can support various scenarios, such as streaming, virtualization, cloud attach, or traditional install, which makes them adaptable to different environments.

Why Choose appCURE for MSIX Conversion?

At appCURE, we understand the challenges of app packaging and delivery and have developed a several proprietary solutions including running capture that simplifies the process and enhances the results. Our appCURE Studio platform offers several benefits, such as:

  • Easy-to-use: appCURE Studio has an intuitive and user-friendly interface that requires only 60 to ninety minutes of training to get started.
  • Fast and efficient: appCURE Studio can convert an application every 6-8 minutes from EXE to MSIX package to MSIX image (VHD) and smoke test it, which reduces the time and effort needed for packaging and testing. This is around 7 to 10 apps per hour packaging using appCURE studio, compared to approximately an hour per app using other tooling.
  • Reliable: appCURE Studio can handle various scenarios, such as click-to-run applications or missing install media and ensure a high-quality output that meets the MSIX standards.
  • Flexible: appCURE Studio can customize the conversion process to fit your needs and enable specific features like app attach or cloud attach.
  • High Conversion Rate: With the latest test, we achieved an 87% success rate, and when leveraging PSF tweaks, we increased it to more than a 92% conversion rate of the number of apps we evaluated with appCURE.

What Does Microsoft Say About appCURE and MSIX?

We’re proud to share some of the feedback we’ve received from Microsoft about our collaboration and the benefits of MSIX and appCURE. According to Thomas Fennel, a Group Product Manager at Microsoft, “MSIX and appCURE deliver an easy way for enterprise customers to realize the reliability and cost savings of MSIX today and take a step towards enabling their apps to run even better on Windows 11 on the client, or in the cloud with Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365.”

Shivank Agarwal, a Site Reliability Engineer at Microsoft, adds that “appCURE is the perfect CURE to packaging paralysis. Fast, Efficient, and Reliable to be able to convert apps to MSIX and quickly smoke test to make it ready for app attach.”

With the high conversion rate of appCURE and the benefits of MSIX, we’re confident that our solution can help businesses of all sizes to simplify their app packaging and delivery and reduce costs and risks. Whether you’re migrating to Windows 11 or adopting Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365, appCURE can help you enable your apps to run even better and faster than ever.

Get in touch with us today to learn more about our solution and how we can help your business benefit from the power of MSIX and appCURE. Together with Microsoft, we’re committed to driving the adoption of modern packaging technologies and delivering value to our customers.

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appCURE and Application Readiness Partner to Streamline Application Transformation for Businesses

appCURE and Application Readiness Partner to Streamline Application Transformation for Businesses

Feb 8, 2023 | News

In the fast-paced, technology-driven marketplace of today, digital transformation has become a crucial aspect for businesses to compete and succeed. But the transformation process can be challenging and time-consuming, especially when it comes to migrating legacy applications to modern workspaces.

Recognising this challenge, appCURE, a leading provider of application transformation solutions, and Application Readiness, a specialist provider of application reporting and migration services, have partnered to bring their respective expertise and technology to support businesses in their digital transformation journeys.

The partnership offers a comprehensive solution that simplifies and streamlines the application transformation process, reducing the time to production from years to months. The joint solution also addresses compatibility issues and security risks that businesses face while migrating legacy applications to modern workspaces.
appCURE’s portfolio, built on its own process, provides the ability to create the most optimal and best-utilized environments for digital workspaces by automating the creation of multiple package format types.

On the other hand, Application Readiness brings its extensive experience in application readiness and migration to provide businesses with the support they need to migrate their applications confidently.

In conclusion, the partnership between appCURE and Application Readiness is an exciting development for businesses looking to transform their applications. With appCURE’s leading processes and methodologies and Application Readiness’s expertise in application reporting and migration, businesses can achieve their digital transformation goals faster and more efficiently.

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appCURE and VMware Workspace ONE: A Modern Management Solution

appCURE and VMware Workspace ONE: A Modern Management Solution

Feb 7, 2023 | News

appCURE and VMware Workspace ONE: A Modern Management Solution

 appCURE has announced its integration with VMware Workspace ONE. This integration is aimed at modernizing desktop management for customers and providing a faster, simpler and more efficient solution for delivering MSIX applications.

With this integration, appCURE has added several key capabilities, including the ability to convert SCCM packages into MSIX, capture applications and package them into Workspace ONE, create certificates, sign packages and perform smoke testing of MSIX applications. The appCURE CURE process, which stands for Capture, Update, Remediate & Execute, allows clients to update older applications and operating systems while future proofing against potential problems and reducing project timelines.

VMware Workspace ONE provides a complete PC lifecycle management solution, including deployment and onboarding, policies and patching, software delivery, security, and support for end users. This unified endpoint management software offers full modern application lifecycle management, including the delivery of any type of application to Windows devices.

This integration between appCURE and VMware Workspace ONE offers a unique solution for customers who want to modernize their desktop management. With the speed of appCURE and the modern management capabilities of Workspace ONE, customers can have their applications transitioned quickly and projects completed faster, reducing time and costs.

In conclusion, appCURE and VMware Workspace ONE provide a modern management solution that allows customers to manage their desktop PCs with ease. The integration offers several key capabilities that allow for the efficient delivery of MSIX applications, reducing project timelines and modernizing desktop management.

With the recent release of the appCURE volumes manager (volMGR) for VMware App Volumes and now supporting VMware Workspace One for MSIX, appCURE has made it easier for customers to migrate and manage their applications with greater efficiency and flexibility. The integration of appCURE volMGR tool and appCURE STUDIO provides a comprehensive solution for organisations to optimize their application delivery process and ensure smooth transitions from SCCM to App Volumes and MSIX.

If you’re interested in learning more about appCURE’s capabilities and how they can help you streamline your application delivery process, visit their website at www.appcure.io or reach out at info@appcure.io. With appCURE, you’ll have a reliable partner to help you simplify and optimize your application delivery process.

 Further information:

Press release

Integration page

 

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