The Application Packaging Standard;2.0 is all about making it easier and more profitable to deploy, use, and maintain the services critical to business - whether your business is developing software for the cloud, offering hosted services that specifically address your customers' needs, or relying on cloud services for your daily business operations.
ISVs: APS 2.0 is flexible and powerful enough to allow you to reduce your integration costs and broaden the reach and distribution of your applications.
Service Providers: Tailor offers that meet your SMB customers' needs by providing differentiated solutions of tightly integrated, best-of-breed cloud services.
End Users: Buy and use secure cloud services and solutions that meet your needs now and in the future from trusted service providers who can stay as agile as you are.