Google has relaunched Cameyo by Google, a revamped version of the virtual app delivery service designed to help businesses move away from Microsoft’s Windows without losing access to essential applications.

The updated platform lets users stream Windows software such as Excel, AutoCAD, or SAP directly through the Chrome browser or as web apps, taking out the need for full desktop virtualisation. 

This approach gives organisations the freedom to operate legacy Windows programmes alongside modern web-based tools in ChromeOS, simplifying workflows and cutting down the time and resources needed to switch between systems.

“For years, the primary blocker for deeper enterprise adoption of ChromeOS has always been the ‘app gap’, the persistent need to access a few remaining Windows applications within an organization,” Google said in its announcement. 

“Now, teams can move to a more modern, collaborative productivity suite that was built for the web, and they can still access any specialized Windows apps that their workflows still depend on.”

Cameyo’s integration with ChromeOS Flex takes the transition a step further, allowing IT departments to convert existing Windows or Mac devices into secure ChromeOS endpoints while still running Windows applications. 

This feature provides companies with a cost-effective and sustainable way to modernise their systems without replacing their hardware.

The service also includes centralised management and security tools for IT teams and supports Gemini AI for smarter, contextual assistance. For hybrid work environments, this balance between cloud-native and legacy software could reduce complexity while boosting productivity.

In bridging the gap between traditional and web-based computing, Google is making ChromeOS a practical alternative to Windows, particularly in sectors like education, healthcare, and government, where device costs and manageability are most important.

PCMag noted that Cameyo by Google “makes ChromeOS an even more effective Windows replacement”, stressing how the new integration could finally close one of the biggest limitations to wider ChromeOS adoption.