Cloud Agent
Stoneware's cloud agent was designed to simplify an organization's move toward private cloud computing by integrating all cloud applications and services into the system tray of the end user's desktop. The cloud agent is an optional client application that can be run on workstations that maintain a significant number of locally installed applications.
The Stoneware Cloud Agent becomes the migration point for many organizations that are moving from a desktop-centric to web-based computing model. Significant numbers of organizations are planning to move to a web-based computing model over the next three years. The cloud agent can provide a compelling conversion strategy that allows them to exist in both a desktop and private cloud computing environment during the transition.
Cloud Agent for Windows
- Integrates all private cloud applications and services into the Windows desktop system tray
- Automatically authenticates workstation into the webNetwork private cloud
- Securely access applications, files, documents, forms, reports, etc. from the Stoneware Cloud Agent
Cloud Agent for the Apple iPhone
- Integrates all private cloud applications and services into the iPhone and iPod touch native interface
- Downloaded and installed from Apple's App Store
- Automatically authenticates the iPhone and iPod touch into the webNetwork private cloud
- Securely access applications, files, documents, forms, and reports from the Stoneware Cloud Agent
Questions and Answers
- Q: What is the primary purpose of the Cloud Agent?
- A: The Cloud Agent is designed to simplify the transition from a desktop-centric to a web-centric computing environment. For organizations that have a significant number of applications and services installed on the desktop, the Cloud Agent automatically connects the desktop into the private cloud where IT can begin moving applications and services off the desktop and into the private cloud framework with no impact on the end user.
- Q: Is the Cloud Agent required to access webNetwork private cloud applications and resources?
- A: No. Users can access all cloud applications and services from a standard web browser.
- Q: Will there be a Cloud Agent for Linux and Mac?
- A: Yes. A Universal Cloud Agent will be release in May of 2009 which will run across all platforms that support a desktop system tray.