Google is pushing for compatibility between ChromeOS and Windows

The company acquired Cameyo, a company specializing in software virtualization, to make its operating system increasingly open

Google has announced the acquisition of Cameyo, a company specializing in software virtualization, with the aim of integrating better support for Windows apps into ChromeOS. This strategic move follows an existing collaboration between Google and Cameyo, aimed at offering a virtual application experience for Windows desktop apps already integrated into ChromeOS. Over the last year, Google and Cameyo have worked together to develop an experience that includes local file system integration, virtual apps like progressive web apps, and even improved clipboard support. The collaboration has already allowed numerous companies to continue using virtualized Windows apps on ChromeOS without having to reprogram their work, making apps appear as if they were running directly on ChromeOS.

Cameyo’s Virtual App Delivery (VAD) integration into ChromeOS is designed for businesses looking to move away from Windows or add a few ChromeOS devices to their fleet. With more and more applications moving to cloud and web-based technologies, Google sees a big opportunity to get more businesses to consider ChromeOS over Microsoft’s competition. Google is also determined to promote Chromebooks in the education and business sectors, after a rather lukewarm response from consumers towards ChromeOS. Most of Google’s Chromebook growth has been in the U.S. education sector, with U.S. shipments accounting for more than 80% of global Chromebook shipments in the second quarter of 2023. The possibility that ChromeOS could run practically all software designed for Windows is a decisive move in this area too.