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Click Manageware releases ‘White Label’ streaming service for Service Providers
Added: (Sun May 04 2008)
Click Manageware, a global leader in Managed Streamware Services that it is offering Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), telcos, software publishers, distributors and resellers a revolutionary means of providing a hassle-free streaming on-demand environment.
What is application streaming?
Application streaming significantly accelerates the distribution of software and is an alternative to completely installing a Windows®-based program on a PC
The concept behind application streaming is similar to music or video streaming. The application is streamed from a central server where only the parts of the application required by the user are installed for immediate use. As additional functionality is required by the user, these portions of the application are streamed on demand. When the user has finished with the application, and chooses to do so, all components are completely removed from the client, as if the application was never there.
Applications Available Anywhere, to Anyone, at Any Time
Application streaming allows all applications to be instantly available to any user, anywhere in the world. Users’ requests for delivering and updating applications will become a distant memory. Whether the user is on their own machine or that of a colleague, applications are available for immediate use. IT administrators simply manage user groups to determine which set of applications are available to each.
Application Streaming and the Microsoft SPLA (Service Providers License Agreement)
The Microsoft SPLA allows ISVs and Service Providers to license Microsoft Software applications on a monthly basis to provide hosted applications to their customers.
The Microsoft SPLA is changing
Microsoft has communicated to their Service Provider channel that an amendment is being made to the Microsoft SPLA to enable streaming. They have approved a program which will begin on (or about) June 1st 2008, allowing Service Providers to stream Office products to the desktop. The decision to approve application streaming under the Microsoft SPLA has been eagerly awaited by the Service Provider channel and those that are already poised to take advantage of application streaming will have first mover advantage on the Streaming Software as a Service opportunity
Resellers
We are pleased to announce that reselling of essential software tools such as Microsoft Office 2007 is available to resellers in a convenient and cost effective way, providing you with a potentially lucrative additional revenue stream. Understanding this, we have developed what we call a “white label” lifestyle offering that can be packaged and promoted to your customers under your own brand. Buy at our special reseller prices and resell the services to your customers – this service has universal appeal.
There are many great benefits to our new Software Service for your customers including:
• Manageable monthly cost
• Full Microsoft Office Suite functionality
• Streamed directly to your customers PC – no CD’s or disks required
• Latest Security updates automatically installed
• Always use the latest version of software – with no additional costs.
In today’s highly competitive market place, the ability to offer your customers ‘added value ‘ is vital in retaining their business. Understanding this, we have developed what we call a “white label” lifestyle offering that can be packaged and promoted to your customers under your own brand, said Dave Moore, CEO. We currently have a high number of Service Providers utilizing our services, including ISP's, ISV's, Managed Service Providers and Telco’s delivering applications for sale, rent or try before you buy.
About Click Manageware
Click Manageware provides the technology and services needed to build an effective global online marketing program centred on the evaluation and rental of software, available as a pure Streamed or a Streamed and Virtualized solution. Click Manageware is headquartered in the UK with offices in Europe proposed. For more information please visit www.clickmanageware.com