AdminStudio automates processes so that IT teams can get up and runningwith application virtualization projects in less time. AdminStudiosimplifies decision making regarding which applications are appropriate forvirtualization, and enables rapid conversion of existing packages to thevirtual format. In recent third party application virtualization benchmarktests, AdminStudio demonstrated up to a 60% time savings for preparingvirtual applications for deployment compared to not using a professionalpackaging tool. Additionally, AdminStudio includes time saving managementfunctions such as project tracking and application cataloging.

"Enterprises are eager to rollout application virtualization projects toimprove their IT operational agility while controlling costs. AdminStudiois a key enabler for more efficient and more dependable applicationvirtualization project rollouts. Acresso and Microsoft have collaborated inthe past on several projects, including advancement of MSI for installationdevelopment, the creation of the Configuration Manager Edition forcustomers of Microsoft's System Center Configuration Manager 2007 andsupport for Microsoft technologies such as .NET and Visual Studio. Thisannouncement demonstrates yet another commitment to delivering progressivetechnology solutions to our combined customers," said Gavriella Schuster,Sr. Director in the Windows Enterprise Product Management team, Microsoft.

AdminStudio will be the first product to support a true conversion into theApp-V format without the use of the native Microsoft Sequencer tool.Combining this capability with advanced support for the currentindustry-standard MSI format will offer enterprise IT organizations theflexibility they need to address current and future projects. The thousandsof current AdminStudio customers will be able to fully support currentapplication packages, and adopt virtualization at their own pace, usingfamiliar tools and processes.

"The debut of Microsoft App-V signals the acceleration of enterprise-wideadoption of application virtualization," said Steve Schmidt, vice presidentof product management for Acresso. "As more companies turn to virtualizedenvironments, AdminStudio becomes more important to enterprises who areworking with traditional application deployments, OS migrations or newapplication virtualization projects. As enterprises continue to adopt anddeploy application virtualization, Acresso will continue to work withMicrosoft to create industry-leading time and effort saving processes forbusy IT organizations."

About Acresso Software

Acresso Software provides solutions that power the business of software formultiple customer segments, including hardware and software producers,engineers and developers, helping them uncover revenue opportunities,streamline their infrastructure and reduce costs. The company's provensolutions, including the FLEXnet, AdminStudio and InstallShield productlines, have been simplifying the business relationship between software andhardware producers and their enterprise and government customers for morethan 20 years. Acresso maximizes the value of the software the worlddevelops and uses. For more information, please go to: www.acresso.com.

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