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ChromeOS Readiness Tool

Prepare for a hassle-free transition to ChromeOS

Discover your readiness to transition to ChromeOS with our comprehensive compatibility assessment tool.

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Why Choose ChromeOS Readiness Tool

Choose the ChromeOS Readiness Tool for secure, flexible, and user-friendly assessment.

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Unparalleled Security

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Flexibility at Its Best

Tailor data storage to your needs, ensuring the tool fits into your existing infrastructure

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User-Friendly Experience

Enjoy intuitive dashboards and a simple installation process, making it easy for anyone to use

Trust and Security

Trust the ChromeOS Readiness Tool for a secure, flexible, and user-friendly compatibility assessment

Encryption Process for Secure Storage

  • We utilize advanced encryption methods to safeguard your data, whether stored in a network-shared folder or GCP Cloud Storage. Readiness details are encrypted using robust encryption keys, ensuring that only authorized users can access this data securely.
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How It Works

Watch our video tutorials to see the ChromeOS Readiness Tool in action and learn how to maximize its benefits for your organization

Pick the Perfect Installation Process

Choose the ChromeOS Readiness Tool for a secure, flexible, and user-friendly compatibility assessment

Enterprise

Enterprise Installation

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  • Supports installation via Active Directory

  • Designed for environments without Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

  • Automated data collection agent

  • On-premise infrastructure

  • Network shared folder available for storage

  • GCP Cloud available as a storage location

  • Pro Dashboard available only with GCP storage

  • The Partner Dashboard is available only with GCP storage and if you have a CSP

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  • Designed for Installation without Active Directory

  • Optimized for Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) systems

  • Data collection agent requires manual setup

  • Cloud-based infrastructure

  • Storage through a network-shared folder is not applicable.

  • GCP Cloud is available as a storage location

  • Pro Dashboard included by default

  • Partner Dashboard available with a service provider

New Browser Insights Feature

This feature offers a comprehensive view of browser and extension usage across your organization, helping IT teams make informed and confident decisions.

  • Centralized Visibility

    Centralized Visibility

    View browser and extension data across all managed devices in one place.
  • Improved Security Posture

    Improved Security Posture

    Identify unauthorized extensions to reduce risk.
  • Operational Efficiency

    Operational Efficiency

    Simplify browser management and streamline decision-making for IT teams.
  • Transition Readiness

    Transition Readiness

    Assess your current setup to support a smoother move to ChromeOS and Chrome Enterprise Browser.
  • Admin-Controlled & Compliant

    Admin-Controlled & Compliant

    Data collection is transparent and policy-driven, with admin approval required.
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Gain Actionable Insights with Our Readiness Dashboards

Explore the web dashboards that provide detailed insights into device readiness for ChromeOS , offering a clear view of compatibility status and assessment results

Overview

Gain a complete snapshot of the company’s overall readiness.

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Devices

View the readiness status of each device across the organization.

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Virtualization

Explore virtualization solutions for applications classified as Blocker or Possibly Ready to improve accessibility.

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Advanced Monitoring

Advanced Monitoring

Monitors activity and software usage of all related systems more accurately.

Detailed Reports

Detailed Reports

Access compatibility assessments in multiple formats, including PDF and Excel, tailored to suit your data analysis and sharing needs.

Expert Recommendations

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Step-by-Step Guide to Launch Your Journey

Follow these simple steps to get started with the ChromeOS Readiness Tool and ensure a smooth setup process.

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Discover how our tool assesses if your devices are ready to seamlessly transition to ChromeOS

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Need Support?

Looking for answers? Below you'll find solutions to common questions about our application. If you need further help, feel free to reach out to our support team.

1. Who is responsible for installing the Readiness Tool?

2. Do employees need to take any action after deployment?

3. What are the different deployment methods available in the product?

4. Who can access the network shared folder?

5. What happens if a user ends the process in Task Manager? Can the process be restarted?

6. Are there controls in place to protect encryption keys?

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Evolve Your IT Strategy With ChromeOS

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Unlocking Application Compatibility: Cameyo Virtualization in the ChromeOS Readiness Tool
June 30, 2025

Unlocking Application Compatibility: Cameyo Virtualization in the ChromeOS Readiness Tool

Ensuring application compatibility is one of the most critical factors in a successful operating system migration, especially when moving from legacy systems to a cloud-first solution like ChromeOS. For many organizations, the challenge lies not in the benefits of ChromeOS, but in making sure that core business applications remain accessible and functioning correctly after the transition. The ChromeOS Readiness Tool was developed to bridge this gap by assessing application compatibility and now includes powerful virtualization recommendations via Cameyo, along with new tooltip features to guide IT teams with greater precision.

Navigating Application Compatibility: "Possibly Ready" and "Blocker" Apps

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool categorizes all identified Windows applications into specific readiness statuses:

  • ChromeOS-Ready: Fully compatible and expected to work seamlessly.

  • Possibly Ready: May work, but could require additional testing or adjustments.

  • Blocker apps: Not compatible due to significant issues that prevent functionality on ChromeOS.

For applications that fall under "Possibly Ready" or "Blocker", the tool introduces virtualization as a strategic solution, ensuring those applications remain accessible without disrupting workflows.

Introducing the Cameyo Virtualization Solution

To support this effort, the tool features a dedicated Virtualization section on both Partner and Pro dashboards, with Cameyo positioned as the recommended solution for virtualizing incompatible applications.

This integration allows organizations to quickly:

  • Identify applications that may require virtualization.

  • Filter and prioritize those applications based on actual usage and compatibility.

  • Receive direct guidance on how Cameyo can be used to bridge functionality gaps.

How does the Cameyo Feature Works on the Dashboard?

Within the Virtualization section of the dashboard, IT teams can access detailed insights for each "Possibly Ready" and "Blocker" application. Key functionalities include:

  • Filtering by usage level 

  • Dropdown selections to mark or explore Cameyo compatibility for each application.

  • Search functionality to locate specific apps in large environments.

This enables a targeted and efficient approach to virtualizing only the necessary applications, making plan and resource allocation more effective.

Clarity Through Tooltips: Knowing Your Cameyo Compatibility Status

A helpful addition to this feature is the use of tooltips that appear under two specific circumstances:

  • If an application is not compatible with Cameyo.

  • If an application is still under review for Cameyo compatibility.

These tooltips provide instant clarity so that IT teams don’t need to leave the dashboard or perform additional research to understand the compatibility status of each application. This reduces decision-making delays and increases confidence in migration planning.

Benefits of Enhanced Virtualization Insights

The new virtualization insights in the ChromeOS Readiness Tool deliver a range of benefits:

Ensures Business Continuity Minimizes disruption by enabling continued access to essential apps via virtualization.

Streamlines Migration Planning Simplifies the task of determining app readiness by offering clear, contextual recommendations.

Reduces Uncertainty Tooltips eliminate ambiguity, improving planning accuracy and reducing risk.

Optimizes Resource Allocation- By highlighting only the applications that need action,the tool streamlines resource allocation ,ensuring teams invest effort and budget where it matters most by maximizing operational efficiency.

Final Thoughts

With the addition of Cameyo recommendations and tooltip-driven clarity, the ChromeOS Readiness Tool takes a significant leap forward in supporting enterprise migrations. IT teams now have a clearer, faster, and more reliable way to identify and virtualize non-compatible apps, ensuring a seamless experience as they transition to a cloud-first, secure, and efficient ChromeOS environment.

These features not only simplify the migration process but also empower teams to proactively resolve compatibility barriers, setting the stage for a truly modern digital workspace.

Submitting Feedback: How to Improve the ChromeOS Readiness Tool
June 29, 2025

Submitting feedback: How to improve the ChromeOS Readiness Tool

In today’s fast-paced IT environment, a tool’s true value lies in its ability to evolve and meet the changing needs of users. The ChromeOS Readiness Tool is built with this adaptability in mind, and its ongoing improvements are largely driven by user feedback. Your insights are not just appreciated, they play a vital role in refining the tool’s capabilities and shaping its future.

What Type of Feedback is Valuable?

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool team welcomes all forms of feedback, particularly in the following areas:

  • Issues Encountered: Reports on bugs, glitches, or unexpected behavior during tool usage help the team identify and resolve problems quickly, improving overall stability.

  • Suggestions for Improvement: Ideas for new features, design enhancements, or workflow optimizations guide development priorities based on real-world user needs.

  • User Experience Insights: Descriptions of how the tool is performing in your environment and how it could be improved offer valuable context for refining both functionality and user satisfaction.

How to Submit Feedback

Submitting feedback is easy and is integrated directly into the tool. Users can share their experiences and report issues either through the Report Generator application, the Pro dashboard, or, for partners, the Partner dashboard.

For more detailed input or to resolve complex queries, you can also reach out to the support team.

Reviewing Feedback and Status Updates

Feedback submission isn’t a one-way street. Once submitted, your feedback can be tracked and reviewed through the feedback status section available on the Partner Dashboard, Pro Dashboard, or Report Generator.

This feature allows you to:

  • See the status of your submitted feedback.

  • Track updates and progress based on submission dates.

  • View feedback provided by the customers. (Only applicable in the Partner Dashboard)

This transparent process fosters accountability and keeps you informed about how your input is being handled.

The Impact of Your Contributions

Every contribution you make plays a direct role in enhancing the ChromeOS Readiness Tool. Your input enables the development team to:

  • Improve Compatibility Accuracy Your feedback helps fine-tune compatibility checks, especially in resolving applications marked as "Unknown."

  • Enhance the User Experience Design suggestions and workflow feedback lead to more intuitive, efficient interfaces for all users.

  • Inspire New Features Many new capabilities stem directly from user-driven ideas and needs.

  • Increase System Reliability Bug reports and error insights ensure the tool continues to perform smoothly across diverse IT environments.

Stay Engaged and Up to Date

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool is built as a dynamic, evolving platform. To get the most from it, we encourage you to enable notifications to receive updates on new features, expert guidance, and important announcements.

By contributing feedback, you’re not only improving your own migration journey, but you’re also helping the broader ecosystem adopt ChromeOS more confidently and effectively.

Your voice matters. Help shape the future of ChromeOS migration.

Gaining Insights from Your ChromeOS Readiness Tool Reports: Analyzing Application and Peripheral Readiness
June 28, 2025

Gaining Insights from Your ChromeOS Readiness Tool Reports: Analyzing Application and Peripheral Readiness

Transitioning to ChromeOS can greatly enhance your organization’s agility, security, and cost-efficiency. But to ensure a smooth migration, it’s crucial to first understand your current IT environment. That’s where the ChromeOS Readiness Tool comes in offering detailed reports that provide clear insights into your organization's application and peripheral readiness, removing uncertainty from the transition process.

These reports equip IT teams with the data they need to make informed decisions and build a strategic roadmap for migration, identifying what’s ready for ChromeOS and what needs attention.

Understanding Application Readiness Statuses

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool analyzes your existing Windows applications and categorizes them into four key readiness levels:

  • Chrome Ready: Fully compatible applications that can run on ChromeOS without issues.

  • Possibly Ready: These may work on ChromeOS but could require additional configuration or adjustments.

  • Blockers: Applications with major compatibility issues that prevent functionality on ChromeOS. These may require alternatives or virtualization.

  • Unknown: Applications that are still being evaluated by the ChromeOS Readiness Tool team, with ongoing updates to expand compatibility data.

For ‘Possibly Ready’ and ‘Blocker’ applications, the tool may also provide virtualization recommendations, such as using Cameyo, to maintain access after migration.

Assessing Peripheral Readiness

In addition to software, the tool also offers insights into connected peripherals, evaluating their compatibility with ChromeOS.

The Peripheral Readiness Dashboard provides:

  • Overall peripheral readiness status (with percentage breakdowns)

  • Device distribution comparisons (core vs. peripheral devices)

  • Detailed views including device names, counts, categories, and models

  • Filtering options based on readiness status for deeper analysis

This helps ensure that essential hardware continues to function smoothly post-migration.

Accessing and Using the Reports

All findings are displayed in a user-friendly, web-based dashboard. This platform delivers:

  • A detailed readiness score

  • Breakdown of compatibility statuses

  • Device-level assessments

To protect data privacy, report access requires uploading the private key created during deployment, ensuring only authorized personnel can view the data.

By leveraging the in-depth application and peripheral insights provided by the ChromeOS Readiness Tool, your organization can proactively address compatibility gaps, reduce migration risks, and confidently move forward with a seamless transition to ChromeOS.

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Wondering if your devices are ready for ChromeOS? Our ChromeOS Readiness Tool simplifies the assessment of your device's compatibility and readiness. Begin evaluating your devices now to determine if they are prepared for a seamless transition to ChromeOS.