AppStream, a provider of on-demand application deployment and management, and Integrated Computer Solutions (ICS), a full service information security and technology services firm, have signed a partnership agreement. The partnership will allow ICS to leverage AppStream's award-winning streaming technology. Doing so, ICS will use the streaming technology as their primary application delivery method for its Smart AppStream, a provider of on-demand application deployment and management, and Integrated Computer Solutions (ICS), a full service information security and technology services firm, have signed a partnership agreement.The partnership will allow ICS to leverage AppStream’s award-winning streaming technology. Doing so, ICS will use the streaming technology as their primary application delivery method for its SmartDesktop solution. According to ICS, they hope their solution can address the challenges that organizations face with managing today’s “antiquated desktop environments”. ICS points out that through independent research as well as through an ICS costing model, the SmartDesktop solution can allow for a 47% TCO reduction and can provide an ROI period of 8 months. Steve Goldsby, CEO of ICS, claims that AppStream’s technology comprises a large portion of that savings. “ICS’s SmartDesktop fortified with AppStream technology ultimately helps businesses optimize IT resources and focus on strategic priorities,” said Brad Rowland, vice president of marketing and product management, AppStream. The solution is availability immediately, but is only offered through ICS. SmartDesktop is delivered as an outsourced consulting service, or ICS can train an organization’s staff to design, build and deploy the solution. Software Development