This new version of Thinstall will bring some of the features that all other Application Virtualization Vendors are working on right now:

Upcoming enhancements in the VMware Project North Star release:

• Application Link – Connect virtual application packages to enable streamlined deployment.
• Application Sync – Fast, low-bandwidth update model for deployed virtual applications.

So when we look at these announcements this would translate to Softgrid Dynamic Suiting and Softgrid Active Upgrade or the new features of Citrix Application Streaming (2.0) in Project Delaware. Playing catchup so to speak.

Of course this first VMware release of Thinstall also adds support possibilities:

• VMware 24/7 Gold and Platinum Support
• VMware QA
• VMware Professional Services Solution Offerings
• VMware Educational Services