Futurestate IT introduces AppRx(TM) and announces an agreement with App-DNA to provide Application Compatibility in the Cloud

Futurestate IT introduces AppRx(TM) and announces an agreement with App-DNA to provide Application Compatibility in the Cloud

Futurestate IT launches AppRx automated Cloud-based Application Currency Management(TM) Platform with integrated AppTitude technology from App-DNA

CLOUDEXPO, New York City, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Futurestate IT, provider of the first and only automated Cloud-based IT Currency
Management(TM) Platform today announced the general availability of its AppRx Application Currency Management (ACM)(TM) platform to assess, plan and
execute migration of applications for Windows 7 or Server 2008 as well
as determine if/how applications can be virtualized.  Futurestate IT
also announces an agreement with App-DNA Inc., the global leader in
Application Intelligence(TM), where App-DNA's main product AppTitude is
integrated with Futurestate IT AppRx Application Currency Management (ACM)(TM) solution.

Companies are continuously struggling to keep their IT applications
current with each new OS and software platform release.  As an example,
Gartner estimate that over 250 million PCs will migrate to Windows 7
over the next few years since Microsoft announced the end of Windows XP
support in 2014.  In order to migrate to the new OS, companies must
first determine if, and how, their applications will work on the new
platform. Currently this process is done completely manually via
professional services or with the assistance of software such as
App-DNA by internal staff or external consultants.

Futurestate IT created the first cloud-based platform to solve the daunting challenges of assessing, planning and
migrating application to the latest operating system available.  It
enables customers of all sizes to dramatically accelerate their
application migration projects (Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, App-V
and XenApp) while greatly lowering their costs and risks.  Unlike pure
services or software assisted approaches, AppRx allows for up to 5x faster deployment, offers a pay per use model that
enables up to 90% lower TCO and significantly lower risks associated
with application migration.

AppRx currently supports Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft App-V and
Citrix XenApp.  AppRx also provides centralized and streamlined application currency
management for ongoing business as usual (BAU) changes to the IT
environment such as service packs, security updates and software
upgrades.

"After many years servicing customers purely via professional services,
I'm glad to now offer customer and partners a cloud-based tool to
accelerate their application migration projects and significantly
reduce their cost" said Alex Topitsch, Founder and CEO at Futurestate
IT, Inc. "AppRx is a major milestone to assess, plan, migrate and
sustain application currency in organizations and we are excited to
accomplish this with App-DNA, the global leader in Application
Intelligence".

Futurestate IT AppRx is primarily offered via reseller and system integrator and is priced
based on an annual subscription fee per application, per platform. 
Free trials are available.

Benefits of a cloud-based offering includes:

        --  Easy to try
      o No pre-sales, professional services, training, hardware,
        installation
      o Simply upload application install file and explore the results in a
        matter of minutes
      o Free trial available (limited applications, 30 days access)
        --  Easy to buy
      o On-demand purchase model - easy to buy and try (POC)
      o Buy licenses as required - align with phased rollout schedule
      o Assign costs / budget to lines of business / application owners
        --  Easy to adopt & use
      o No need to set up a physical centre of excellence
      o Access to web portal to all project stakeholders to upload files

Benefits to customers and partners includes:

        --  Up to 5x faster deployment
        --  Pay per use model that provides up to 90% lower TCO
        --  Significantly lower risks associated with application migration

Additional information on Futurestate IT:

        --  Contact  information:
            http://www.futurestateit.com/Contact.aspx
        --  Twitter: @futurestateit
        --  Facebook:
            http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Futurestate-It-Inc/165087626881749
        --  LinkedIn:
            http://www.linkedin.com/company/futurestate-it

About Futurestate IT

Recently selected by IDC as one of 10 Canadian Cloud Companies to Watch,
Futurestate IT offers AppRx, the first and only automated Cloud-based Application Currency
Management Platform(TM) to enable companies to rapidly assess, plan and
execute migration of applications for Windows 7 or Server 2008 as well
as determine if/how applications can be virtualized. As a cloud
solution, AppRx does not require any infrastructure, installation, maintenance or
support and is available on a pay per use model. As a result, it allows
for accelerated deployment while reducing cost and risk. AppRx comes fully integrated with App-DNA AppTitude software to deliver a
proven, best in class application compatibility solution. Futurestate IT is a Microsoft partner primarily offering its AppRx solution via resellers and system integrators.  Futurestate IT is a privately held company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. For more
information, visit http://www.futurestateit.com.

Futurestate IT and AppRx are trademarks of Futurestate IT Inc.

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CONTACT:  Eric Courville
Futurestate IT Inc.
416-488-8355
eric.courville@futurestateit .com