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An Enterprise App Store (EAS), also known as a Corporate App Store, is a private app store allowing organizations to control distribution and management of mobile apps to employees and other users. First appearing in the mobile application space, the EAS is beginning to move into the cloud computing and desktop environments. With continued mobile and cloud convergence, and with the need for continued support of desktop apps, the EAS has become a possible solution for accessing all enterprise applications, potentially replacing current Intranet portals. (citation needed)

History
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EAS versus Consumer App Stores
While based on the conventional consumer app store model, there are differences between a typical app store and an EAS: (citation needed)
 * Access is granted by invitation
 * The availability of apps is controlled by the organization
 * Role-based access and personalization
 * App licenses are owned and managed by the organization

Mobile, Cloud, and Desktop Consolidation
The convergence of enterprise applications across multiple device endpoints.

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The EAS can be valuable for both IT and end users. An EAS offers IT control over app policies and procedures, while providing end users a faster, easier way of finding and accessing corporate apps on their devices. Among benefits an EAS offers to IT are access control, approval of application authorization, app license ownership and reuse, and multi-platform and device support. Benefits to end users include interface familiarity and ease-of-use, and peer ratings and recommendations. (citation needed)

Comparison of Mobile Device Management (MDM) and EAS
Mobile device management (MDM) is often associated with the EAS. First appearing in the (early?) days of laptop technologies, MDM has evolved into management of mobile devices such as phones and tablets. A key difference between MDM and EAS is MDM’s focus on managing and securing devices, while EAS focuses on the management of applications running on devices, and that ultimately affect end user satisfaction.

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There is overlap between MDM and EAS solutions. Some MDM solutions offer limited app store functionality. It is not uncommon that organizations may deploy both solutions are part of a broader “consumerization of IT” strategy. Among vendors offering EAS solutions include: Good Technology (formerly AppCentral); App47; Apperian; Symantec (formerly Nukona); and Partnerpedia. (citation needed)