EtherApps Forge is live. The AI-assisted application capture and packaging platform is built to help IT teams modernise legacy Windows software for Windows 11, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Cloud PC environments. A free trial, ROI calculator, and transparent pricing are available from day one.
The problem Forge solves
Legacy application packaging is one of the most persistent blockers in Windows and cloud migration programmes. Many organisations have hundreds of applications, some decades old, that still need manual capture, testing, and conversion before they will run in modern packaging formats. With Windows 10 support ending on 14 October 2025, that work has become urgent. Forge removes the drag by combining automated capture with AI-assisted guidance, dependency intelligence, and multi-format output in one platform.
Platform capabilities
- Cross-platform capture. Capture applications from environments running Windows XP through Windows 11, without requiring the original installer media.
- Automated manifest generation. Every captured application receives an automatically generated manifest, cutting the manual documentation burden on packaging teams.
- Multiple output formats. Produce MSI, MSIX, App-V, and MSIX app attach packages from a single capture, supporting the full range of deployment targets.
- AI-assisted remediation. EtherAssist, EfficientEther's AI IT assistant, is embedded throughout the platform to provide guidance on dependency resolution, compatibility assessments, and fix-up recommendations.
- Dependency intelligence. Registry and AppData mapping surfaces hidden dependencies early, so testing and deployment see fewer surprises.
- Compliance alignment. The platform is built in line with ISO 27001 and UK Cyber Essentials standards.
Business impact
Customers applying modern packaging patterns through Forge can expect to reduce packaging effort by up to 90% and packaging overheads by up to 80%, with additional energy efficiency gains when migrating workloads from legacy hardware to modern devices. Those are the headline numbers; the practical effect is that migration programmes that would have stalled on the packaging stage now have a credible path through it.
EtherApps Forge is the practical realisation of our vision for AI-driven application packaging. Organisations should not have to stall major Windows or cloud migration programmes because of legacy app complexity. Forge handles the hard parts, from capture to deployment-ready output, with AI assistance at every step.
Ryan Mangan, CEO, EfficientEther
What is next
EtherApps Forge is available immediately. A free trial, ROI calculator, and full pricing details are available at www.etherapps.ai. Talk to us via the contact form or call +44 (0) 203 822 0072.
Source
This launch was covered by UK Tech News.