Virtuon announced today it has expanded its virtual application service to support MAC, iPad and Android devices. The software distribution platform allows software publishers to put their applications immediately in the cloud as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering with no development or rewrite effort.

Virtuon’s service platform expedites the porting process for developers, as all they have to do is load their application in Virtuon’s service. “This is the fast-track to supporting the iPad and other contemporary devices,” said Forrest Blair, CEO of Virtuon. “Porting and conversion costs have been eliminated, and at the same time the entire software distribution and support system is streamlined.” SaaS applications offer tight control over which version of an application users have access to, as well as user activity and product performance are very visible. Installation and support issues are significantly reduced.

The number of software applications available from the cloud is growing at a significant pace. Traditionally, software developers have had to rewrite the framework of their application for it to function in a SaaS cloud or portal. SaaS conversion costs and time consuming efforts have been road blocks for many developers wanting to make the journey to the cloud.

Older 32-bit Windows applications loaded on Virtuon’s Virtual Application service are fully functional for users with 64-bit Windows, MAC and iPad devices. “Many developers are struggling over the thought of abandoning older applications that are no longer supported on the newer platforms. Our virtual application platform gives new life to old apps and expensive certification fees are eliminated,” said Blair.

Virtuon has built its software-as-a-service platform on state-of-the-art virtualization technology, and the offering comes from work at Virtuon’s cloud computing and virtualization center. Visit www.virtuon-inc.com/sitesurvey for a free trial of the service. For more information visit their website at www.virtuon-inc.com/solutions/virtual-applications.html or by calling the company toll-free at 877-298-2083.