Resources Filter Type Blog Case Studies Data Sheets Demo & Trials Video Webinars & Events White Papers & Industry Reports Category Installation Software Composition Analysis Software Monetization Blog 32-bit vs 64-bit Installers: A Supplier’s Guide For software suppliers, installer architecture isn’t just a technical detail, it’s a strategic decision that influences customer experience, support costs, and brand perception. In 2026, 64‑bit has become the clear standard for performance, ... Report Enable Successful Software Installs with New Digital Signing Standards This guide explores changes to digital signing standards to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate them effectively for a seamless installation. Blog How Organizations Are Migrating Software Installations to the Cloud Software licensing is rarely simple, especially for organisations that are moving their software to the cloud, with a mix of legacy systems, and growing security demands. In our recent webinar, we explored how two very different companies are tack... Webinar Migrating from heritage installer technologies Register for the upcoming webinar to learn about best practices for reviewing and updating your installation and deployment strategies, and the risks of maintaining outdated systems. Best Practices Legacy Software Installers’ Hidden Risks and How to Migrate Them Learn about the hidden risks of legacy software installers and how they can impact your product’s security, performance, and compliance. This guide reveals common misconceptions and outlines best practices for modernizing your installation strategy. Blog Are Outdated Software Installers Putting Your Business at Risk? Why is it Important to Use an Up-to-Date Software Installer? When an installer fails, it’s easy to dismiss it as a minor inconvenience—simply retry the process. However, this seemingly small issue can signal more significant problems. Without ... Webinar Flexibility Meets Scalability: Why Dev Teams Are Moving to InstallShield CLS Register for the upcoming webinar to learn how InstallShield Cloud License Server (CLS) streamlines cloud integration while supporting on-premise setups.. Data Sheet InstallAnywhere 2025 Create multiplatform installations for physical, virtual and cloud environments. Data Sheet InstallShield 2025 Build Seamlessly in the Cloud with InstallShield Licensing Capabilities Data Sheet Compare InstallShield Versions Compare features by the latest releases. Webinar Enabling Successful Software Installs with New Digital Signing Standards Register for the upcoming webinar and be better equipped you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate changes to digital signing standards effectively for a seamless installation experience. Blog Digital Signing Software Applications in 2024 In the fast-paced realm of software development, digital signing stands as a cornerstone for ensuring the integrity and security of applications. As we delve into the state of digital signing in 2024, it’s crucial to explore its evolution, i... Video Is Revenera’s Cloud License Server Right for You? In this podcast our expert talks about the value of moving your software build infrastructure to the cloud with Revenera’s Cloud License Server option. Make an easy transition to the cloud. Learn more. Blog Is Revenera’s Cloud License Server Right for You? In this episode of Revenera’s TechTalk, Kendra Morton and Rob Neff discuss Revenera’s Cloud License Server (CLS) and its benefits, with a focus on InstallShield, Revenera’s software installation solution. They explain the two different licen... Trial InstallShield Get Windows 11 Ready with a Reliable, Simple Software Installation Solution: InstallShield. With new features for 2024, it’s the most flexible, modern installation technology on the market. Try it now. Podcast InstallShield 2022 Features and Benefits Revenera introduces the next version of InstallShield. Venkat Ram Donga, Principal Product Manager, talks about InstallShield’s integration with Visual Studio 2022 and support for custom extensions in MSIX projects. At the end of the discussion, Venkat gives a quick demo. Data Sheet Cloud License Server with InstallShield Get your questions answered about how to eliminate the time and effort required to set up and manage local License Servers. Easily configure your builds from the DevOps build pipeline with InstallShield’s Cloud License Server. Online Event “Unpacking MSIX”: Panel Discussion Watch this roundtable discussion to learn more about how developers can retain as much code as possible as they continue to innovate and modernize applications. Webinar TechTalk: InstallShield “Suite” Secrets In this TechTalk you’ll learn about Suite, a project type within InstallShield, and how it resolves the problem of installing multiple packages, learn how Windows features in Suite works, and how secure it is to send packages via an installer. Webinar A Developer’s Guide to MSIX: Hear from the Authors Join the authors of the recently published “A Developer’s Guide to MSIX” for this one hour webinar, where you can discover why and what MSIX brings to the world of software development Video Build Software Installations in the Cloud Moving your on-premise build infrastructure to the cloud shouldn't be difficult. With Cloud License Server from Revenera, it's not. eBook A Developer’s Guide to MSIX MSIX represents a new, modern runtime environment intended to protect both your application and end-user systems. This one-of-a-kind book will help you retain as much code as possible while modernizing your applications for containerized packages. Trial InstallAnywhere InstallAnywhere is our most powerful tool for creating professional, customized installations for multiple platforms. It provides the ultimate in technology support, configuration options, user interaction, and client/server features, simplifying even the most complicated installations. Register for a 21 day free trial of InstallAnywhere. Blog Build Your Next Software Installation in the Cloud The global pandemic’s impact on business continues to surface in both small and big ways, including security issues, work-from-home challenges, reopening approaches, and profit losses. Because of this new normal many organizations are engaging in strategies to migrate to the cloud and more seriously consider paths to digital transformation. For… Webinar The Power of Flexible, Modern Software Installation With the newest version of InstallShield Premier, you can build safely in the cloud through Revenera’s Cloud License Server—providing you with the support and flexibility to meet the needs of your business. Find out more about the 2021 InstallShield release in this webinar. Case Study Performigence Improves Customer Performance with Flawless Software Installations InstallShield Professional refreshes Performigence’s software installation capabilities to keep up with customer requirements and allows them to adapt and grow with customer needs. Webinar The MSIX Journey: What Have We Learned? Join John Vintzel, Principal Program Manager Lead in the Developer Experiences and Platform team at Microsoft, and Venkat Ram Donga, Product Management Leader at Revenera, for an informative, fireside discussion about MSIX changes and how Modification Packages make sense for software vendors. Data Sheet Compare InstallShield Editions Compare features by edition. Video Create MSIX Packages with InstallShield InstallShield allows one-click installs, clean uninstalls, and migrates existing apps from an MSI to an MSIX installer with ease. Video InstallShield - Build an Installer Installation is the first interaction end users have with your software. Learn how to build an optimal installer in minutes with just three easy steps using InstallShield! Video Reliable MSIX Installers with InstallShield 2019 The InstallShield 2019 product demo shows how you can easily build MSIX packages or convert your existing projects. White Paper I Didn’t Know InstallShield Could Do That Discover 9 secrets that will save you time with installation builds. Case Study Clearion Software: Converted from Competitor’s Installer to Increase Reliability and Save Time Learn why Clearion Software switched from a competitor to InstallShield for its ease-of-use and intuitive flexibility when building installers. Case Study Trend Micro: Creating installers 50% faster with InstallShield Concurrent Licensing See how this global leader in IT security significantly increases the speed of installation development, improves customer satisfaction and enhances market competitiveness. Case Study BEA Creates Easy-to-Install Software with InstallAnywhere See how BEA, one of the world’s leading software providers, uses InstallAnywhere to deliver flexible installation solutions to its end-users quickly and easily. Case Study Vitria: Enhancing the User Experience Starting with the Installation Process Using InstallAnywhere, Vitria now simplifies the process of creating installers for its software products. By reducing the time spent creating an installer by 75 percent, the company creat… Case Study Yantra Delivers Flexible and Intuitive Installations with InstallAnywhere Yantra Corporation, the leading provider of distributed commerce management solutions, uses InstallAnywhere to deliver its Distributed Commerce Management applications to customers quickly… Case Study Infragistics Creates Flexible and Intuitive Installations with InstallAnywhere Infragistics, an established leader in providing components and professional services for the accomplished developer, relies on the InstallAnywhere multiplatform installer to install and c… Case Study Realtek: Streamlines Production and Improves Compliance with InstallShield Concurrent Licensing Global semiconductor provider turns to InstallShield concurrent licensing to streamline production, ensure compliance and improve overall efficiency and collaboration across business proce… Trial InstallShield Premier The top-tier InstallShield Premier is the most powerful, capable, and widely used solution among installation developers worldwide. Register for a 14 day free trial of InstallShield Premier. Get immediate access to our new Suite Installation functionality, installation streaming, 64-bit enhancements and more. Data Sheet Concurrent Licensing Concurrent licensing available for large customers (Professional and Premier Editions): This alternative to the traditional node-locked (named) licensing provides large customers with an o… Data Sheet InstallShield Suites Bring modular development practices to your installations while ensuring a simple and familiar installation experience for your customers. Data Sheet Converting Visual Studio Installation Projects to InstallShield Projects Datasheet Read the benefits of switching to an InstallShield project. Case Study NetApp: Developed Reliable Software Installations 70% Faster Learn how NetApp switched from WiX to InstallShield in order to develop reliable software installations 70% faster. Case Study Websense: Reliably Installs their Solution on Multiple Platforms using InstallAnywhere Websense uses InstallAnywhere to reliably install their Websense Web Security solution on Windows, Linux, and V-Series Websense appliances. InstallAnywhere simplifies and streamlines softw… Case Study Global Business Process Outsourcing Provider: Delivered a Professional and Reliable Install Experience A global business outsourcing provider contracted by the Federal Government to develop a major application with complex requirements and an extremely tight deadline delivers a quick, profe… Case Study iPass: Growing Revenue by Generating Installers that Meet Critical Requirements of Enterprise Customers Learn why iPass switched to InstallShield to generate installers. Case Study McCabe and Associates Creates Flexible, Multi-Platform Installations with InstallAnywhere McCabe & Associates, the leading provider of software configuration management, defect tracking, testing, and quality assurance solutions to the software development community, relies… Load More
Blog 32-bit vs 64-bit Installers: A Supplier’s Guide For software suppliers, installer architecture isn’t just a technical detail, it’s a strategic decision that influences customer experience, support costs, and brand perception. In 2026, 64‑bit has become the clear standard for performance, ...
Report Enable Successful Software Installs with New Digital Signing Standards This guide explores changes to digital signing standards to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate them effectively for a seamless installation.
Blog How Organizations Are Migrating Software Installations to the Cloud Software licensing is rarely simple, especially for organisations that are moving their software to the cloud, with a mix of legacy systems, and growing security demands. In our recent webinar, we explored how two very different companies are tack...
Webinar Migrating from heritage installer technologies Register for the upcoming webinar to learn about best practices for reviewing and updating your installation and deployment strategies, and the risks of maintaining outdated systems.
Best Practices Legacy Software Installers’ Hidden Risks and How to Migrate Them Learn about the hidden risks of legacy software installers and how they can impact your product’s security, performance, and compliance. This guide reveals common misconceptions and outlines best practices for modernizing your installation strategy.
Blog Are Outdated Software Installers Putting Your Business at Risk? Why is it Important to Use an Up-to-Date Software Installer? When an installer fails, it’s easy to dismiss it as a minor inconvenience—simply retry the process. However, this seemingly small issue can signal more significant problems. Without ...
Webinar Flexibility Meets Scalability: Why Dev Teams Are Moving to InstallShield CLS Register for the upcoming webinar to learn how InstallShield Cloud License Server (CLS) streamlines cloud integration while supporting on-premise setups..
Data Sheet InstallAnywhere 2025 Create multiplatform installations for physical, virtual and cloud environments.
Data Sheet InstallShield 2025 Build Seamlessly in the Cloud with InstallShield Licensing Capabilities
Webinar Enabling Successful Software Installs with New Digital Signing Standards Register for the upcoming webinar and be better equipped you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate changes to digital signing standards effectively for a seamless installation experience.
Blog Digital Signing Software Applications in 2024 In the fast-paced realm of software development, digital signing stands as a cornerstone for ensuring the integrity and security of applications. As we delve into the state of digital signing in 2024, it’s crucial to explore its evolution, i...
Video Is Revenera’s Cloud License Server Right for You? In this podcast our expert talks about the value of moving your software build infrastructure to the cloud with Revenera’s Cloud License Server option. Make an easy transition to the cloud. Learn more.
Blog Is Revenera’s Cloud License Server Right for You? In this episode of Revenera’s TechTalk, Kendra Morton and Rob Neff discuss Revenera’s Cloud License Server (CLS) and its benefits, with a focus on InstallShield, Revenera’s software installation solution. They explain the two different licen...
Trial InstallShield Get Windows 11 Ready with a Reliable, Simple Software Installation Solution: InstallShield. With new features for 2024, it’s the most flexible, modern installation technology on the market. Try it now.
Podcast InstallShield 2022 Features and Benefits Revenera introduces the next version of InstallShield. Venkat Ram Donga, Principal Product Manager, talks about InstallShield’s integration with Visual Studio 2022 and support for custom extensions in MSIX projects. At the end of the discussion, Venkat gives a quick demo.
Data Sheet Cloud License Server with InstallShield Get your questions answered about how to eliminate the time and effort required to set up and manage local License Servers. Easily configure your builds from the DevOps build pipeline with InstallShield’s Cloud License Server.
Online Event “Unpacking MSIX”: Panel Discussion Watch this roundtable discussion to learn more about how developers can retain as much code as possible as they continue to innovate and modernize applications.
Webinar TechTalk: InstallShield “Suite” Secrets In this TechTalk you’ll learn about Suite, a project type within InstallShield, and how it resolves the problem of installing multiple packages, learn how Windows features in Suite works, and how secure it is to send packages via an installer.
Webinar A Developer’s Guide to MSIX: Hear from the Authors Join the authors of the recently published “A Developer’s Guide to MSIX” for this one hour webinar, where you can discover why and what MSIX brings to the world of software development
Video Build Software Installations in the Cloud Moving your on-premise build infrastructure to the cloud shouldn't be difficult. With Cloud License Server from Revenera, it's not.
eBook A Developer’s Guide to MSIX MSIX represents a new, modern runtime environment intended to protect both your application and end-user systems. This one-of-a-kind book will help you retain as much code as possible while modernizing your applications for containerized packages.
Trial InstallAnywhere InstallAnywhere is our most powerful tool for creating professional, customized installations for multiple platforms. It provides the ultimate in technology support, configuration options, user interaction, and client/server features, simplifying even the most complicated installations. Register for a 21 day free trial of InstallAnywhere.
Blog Build Your Next Software Installation in the Cloud The global pandemic’s impact on business continues to surface in both small and big ways, including security issues, work-from-home challenges, reopening approaches, and profit losses. Because of this new normal many organizations are engaging in strategies to migrate to the cloud and more seriously consider paths to digital transformation. For…
Webinar The Power of Flexible, Modern Software Installation With the newest version of InstallShield Premier, you can build safely in the cloud through Revenera’s Cloud License Server—providing you with the support and flexibility to meet the needs of your business. Find out more about the 2021 InstallShield release in this webinar.
Case Study Performigence Improves Customer Performance with Flawless Software Installations InstallShield Professional refreshes Performigence’s software installation capabilities to keep up with customer requirements and allows them to adapt and grow with customer needs.
Webinar The MSIX Journey: What Have We Learned? Join John Vintzel, Principal Program Manager Lead in the Developer Experiences and Platform team at Microsoft, and Venkat Ram Donga, Product Management Leader at Revenera, for an informative, fireside discussion about MSIX changes and how Modification Packages make sense for software vendors.
Video Create MSIX Packages with InstallShield InstallShield allows one-click installs, clean uninstalls, and migrates existing apps from an MSI to an MSIX installer with ease.
Video InstallShield - Build an Installer Installation is the first interaction end users have with your software. Learn how to build an optimal installer in minutes with just three easy steps using InstallShield!
Video Reliable MSIX Installers with InstallShield 2019 The InstallShield 2019 product demo shows how you can easily build MSIX packages or convert your existing projects.
White Paper I Didn’t Know InstallShield Could Do That Discover 9 secrets that will save you time with installation builds.
Case Study Clearion Software: Converted from Competitor’s Installer to Increase Reliability and Save Time Learn why Clearion Software switched from a competitor to InstallShield for its ease-of-use and intuitive flexibility when building installers.
Case Study Trend Micro: Creating installers 50% faster with InstallShield Concurrent Licensing See how this global leader in IT security significantly increases the speed of installation development, improves customer satisfaction and enhances market competitiveness.
Case Study BEA Creates Easy-to-Install Software with InstallAnywhere See how BEA, one of the world’s leading software providers, uses InstallAnywhere to deliver flexible installation solutions to its end-users quickly and easily.
Case Study Vitria: Enhancing the User Experience Starting with the Installation Process Using InstallAnywhere, Vitria now simplifies the process of creating installers for its software products. By reducing the time spent creating an installer by 75 percent, the company creat…
Case Study Yantra Delivers Flexible and Intuitive Installations with InstallAnywhere Yantra Corporation, the leading provider of distributed commerce management solutions, uses InstallAnywhere to deliver its Distributed Commerce Management applications to customers quickly…
Case Study Infragistics Creates Flexible and Intuitive Installations with InstallAnywhere Infragistics, an established leader in providing components and professional services for the accomplished developer, relies on the InstallAnywhere multiplatform installer to install and c…
Case Study Realtek: Streamlines Production and Improves Compliance with InstallShield Concurrent Licensing Global semiconductor provider turns to InstallShield concurrent licensing to streamline production, ensure compliance and improve overall efficiency and collaboration across business proce…
Trial InstallShield Premier The top-tier InstallShield Premier is the most powerful, capable, and widely used solution among installation developers worldwide. Register for a 14 day free trial of InstallShield Premier. Get immediate access to our new Suite Installation functionality, installation streaming, 64-bit enhancements and more.
Data Sheet Concurrent Licensing Concurrent licensing available for large customers (Professional and Premier Editions): This alternative to the traditional node-locked (named) licensing provides large customers with an o…
Data Sheet InstallShield Suites Bring modular development practices to your installations while ensuring a simple and familiar installation experience for your customers.
Data Sheet Converting Visual Studio Installation Projects to InstallShield Projects Datasheet Read the benefits of switching to an InstallShield project.
Case Study NetApp: Developed Reliable Software Installations 70% Faster Learn how NetApp switched from WiX to InstallShield in order to develop reliable software installations 70% faster.
Case Study Websense: Reliably Installs their Solution on Multiple Platforms using InstallAnywhere Websense uses InstallAnywhere to reliably install their Websense Web Security solution on Windows, Linux, and V-Series Websense appliances. InstallAnywhere simplifies and streamlines softw…
Case Study Global Business Process Outsourcing Provider: Delivered a Professional and Reliable Install Experience A global business outsourcing provider contracted by the Federal Government to develop a major application with complex requirements and an extremely tight deadline delivers a quick, profe…
Case Study iPass: Growing Revenue by Generating Installers that Meet Critical Requirements of Enterprise Customers Learn why iPass switched to InstallShield to generate installers.
Case Study McCabe and Associates Creates Flexible, Multi-Platform Installations with InstallAnywhere McCabe & Associates, the leading provider of software configuration management, defect tracking, testing, and quality assurance solutions to the software development community, relies…