AppStream

About AppStream

AppStream, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, developed software distribution and license management tools for small businesses, education, and government clients. The company's software provided self-service software distributions, remote software access, and virtual image distribution. On April 18, 2008, Symantec (now Gen Digital) acquired AppStream, a privately held company, to enhance its endpoint management and virtualization portfolio.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) now offers a fully managed service called Amazon AppStream 2.0, which allows for the streaming of desktop applications to any device with an HTML5-capable browser without needing plug-ins or downloads. This service is designed to convert desktop applications to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model without requiring code modifications. It provides users with secure access to applications from any location and scales automatically. The service is used for various purposes, including enabling online learning environments, streamlining software trials and training, and simplifying application delivery for remote workers.