A New Approach to Application Packaging
Standardized. Automated. Future-proof.

Application packaging is not a ticketing system; it is an integral part of your IT architecture.

We transform legacy script and package landscapes into structured, framework-based deployments: audit-proof, scalable, and tool-independent.

For organizations that seek not just application distribution, but also control, governance, and future readiness.

Why Application Packaging with ceterion?

When packaging becomes a structural weakness 

In many organizations, application packaging has developed organically over time:

  • Individual Scripts Without a Unified Standard
  • Varying Package Structures Depending on the Administrator
  • Tool dependencies instead of architectural principles
  • Lack of documentation and versioning
  • High testing and support effort for updates
  • Cumbersome transitions to new systems or architectures

What works in the short term becomes a risk in the long term.

Deployments become more error-prone. Maintenance becomes more complex, governance more challenging.
Migrations become complex and cost-intensive. Without a structured package architecture, every transition becomes a project.
Application packaging then becomes not a stable component of the IT architecture, but an ongoing operational project.

Our Answer: Structure Instead of Tool Dependency 

Future-proof application packaging begins not with the deployment tool, but with the architecture.

We establish a standardized, framework-based package structure that clearly separates logic, configuration, and metadata.

This results in a reproducible, consistent, and migratable package landscape.

The Result:

  • Uniform Package Standards
  • Clear Governance Structures
  • Audit-Proof Rollouts
  • Reduced Maintenance Overhead
  • Technology Transition Without Structural Re-architecture
Illustrative image: A hand holds a neatly wrapped package.

With a clean package architecture, the logic remains consistent – only the target system changes. 

: The Ceterion Packaging Framework

Our modular, PowerShell-based Packaging Framework forms the technical foundation.

It enables:

  • Parameter-Driven Installations

  • Clear Separation of Package Logic and Environment

  • Standardized Folder and Documentation Structure

  • Reusable Components

  • Integration into Various Deployment Systems

This approach ensures the creation of a scalable architecture, not merely a tool-centric solution.

Beyond Traditional Packaging

Many service providers deliver functional installation packages. However, the challenges emerge subsequently:

  • Individual Scripts Without a Unified Standard
  • Varying Package Structures Depending on the Administrator
  • Tool dependencies instead of architectural principles
  • Lack of documentation and versioning
  • High testing and support effort for updates
  • Cumbersome transitions to new systems or architectures
  • Often supplemented by near- or offshore models, where standardization, documentation, and long-term responsibility are not prioritized.

We take a different approach!

We do not deliver isolated packages; instead, we establish sustainable, long-term standards.

Our Approach:

  • Architecture Before Tool

  • Standard Before Individual Script

  • Reusability over Custom Solutions

  • Structure over Short-Term Implementation

Made in Germany

Implementation, quality assurance, and responsibility are fully managed in Germany.

Dedicated Contacts. Project Team Continuity. Transparent, Documented Solutions.

Application Packaging with Guaranteed Service

Upon request, we also provide application packaging based on defined Service Level Agreements (SLA).

This means:

  • Clearly Defined Response and Delivery Times
  • Transparent Prioritization Models
  • Predictable Package Workflows
  • Reliable Quality Assurance
  • Documented Handovers

This ensures application packaging does not become a bottleneck – but rather a predictable component of your IT operations.

's Structure Ensures a Secure Future

Application packaging determines the true flexibility, migration capability, and stability of your IT architecture.

Through a framework-based approach, clear standards, and SLA-driven delivery and implementation, application packaging transforms from an operational burden into a structural advantage – Made in Germany.

Let us jointly assess how your existing application packaging landscape can be strategically evolved.

Our " " Services

Structured Application Services for organizations with 500–10,000+ clients  

Our services do not follow a tool-centric logic – but rather the structural design, operation, and evolution of your application packaging architecture. 

Application Assessment

  • Analysis of Installation and Update Mechanisms
  • Assessment of Dependencies and Specific Characteristics
  • Assessment of Cloud, VDI, and Virtualization Compatibility
  • Identification of Risks for Deployment and Operation
  • Maturity Analysis of Your Existing Package Landscape

→ You receive a reliable basis for decision-making regarding packaging, migration, or structural realignment.

Implementation & Extension of the ceterion Packaging Framework

We establish or extend a standardized, framework-based package architecture.

  • Separation of Logic, Configuration, and Metadata
  • Establishment of Consistent Packaging Guidelines
  • Integration into Existing Processes and Toolchains
  • Customer-Specific Extensions and Modules
  • Support for In-house Operations

→ Not merely isolated solutions, but a robust architecture.

Migration & Standardization

We transform organically developed structures into consistent standards.

  • Migration of proprietary or legacy packages
  • Standardization of diverse packaging approaches
  • Preparation for tool or platform changes
  • Architectural preparation for cloud transformation
  • Multi-client and multi-site structuring

→ Technology transition without a structural re-initialization.

Packaging as a Service

  • Development of standardized application packages

  • Integration into MECM / SCCM, Intune, Workspace ONE, or Recast

  • Testing, documentation, and structured transition

  • Optionally with defined Service Levels (SLA)

  • Ongoing package maintenance and lifecycle management

Predictable. Reproducible. SLA-backed.

Deployment Integration & Endpoint Consulting

We support the integration and optimization of your platforms.

  • Architecture Consulting for MECM / SCCM and Intune
  • Optimization of Task Sequences, Collections, and Variable Strategies
  • Support for Hybrid and Cloud Scenarios (M365, Azure, AVD, Windows 365)
  • Troubleshooting and Operational Support

→ Always with a focus on structured packaging.

Package Library & Best Practice Modules

You benefit from an established packaging library.

  • Pre-built Application Packages

  • Best-Practice Templates

  • Reusable Modules

  • Accelerated Project Start

→ Scale without starting from scratch.

Enablement & Workshops

  • PowerShell Training (Beginner & Advanced)

  • Workshops on Packaging and Automation

  • Best Practice Training tailored to your environment

  • Knowledge Transfer within Framework Implementations

→ Goal: Sustainable in-house operation with clear standards.

Questions? We are happy to help.

Find quick answers here – or feel free to contact us directly.

No. Our approach extends beyond traditional outsourcing: 

We don't just deliver installation packages; we establish sustainable standards, transparent structures, and targeted knowledge transfer.

The objective is to make your package landscape structurally maintainable and migration-ready – not to create a black box.

All structures, documentation, and configurations are transparently designed and fully transferable. Upon request, we support the structured transition to in-house operation or integration into existing internal processes.

You retain control at all times – technically, organizationally, and strategically.

No. Our architecture deliberately avoids vendor lock-in.

Packages are based on PowerShell, clear structures, and external configuration. The structure remains independent of individual vendors or platform strategies. 

You retain control at all times and can switch tools without having to redevelop packages.

No. While we primarily rely on the ceterion Packaging Framework as a proven reference architecture, we are deliberately technology-agnostic.

Depending on your requirements, existing standards, or target environments, we also integrate existing frameworks or packaging guidelines.

Our focus is always on the optimal solution, not a specific tool.

This is typically the case. Our packages are decoupled from the deployment system and function independently, whether you utilize MECM / SCCM, Intune, Workspace ONE, Recast, or multiple systems concurrently.

Hybrid or parallel deployment structures are also taken into account.

Your existing deployment remains intact – we integrate seamlessly.

Typically, no.

Existing packages can:

  • analyzed
  • structurally adapted
  • gradually migrated

be.

Our goal is evolution, not disruptive re-engineering. A complete rebuild is only advisable where quality, maintainability, or security necessitate it.

The internal effort depends on the chosen model.

We can fully manage the packaging as a service or integrate your team through structured enablement.

The goal is always relief – not additional complexity. Projects are designed to be implementable in parallel with ongoing operations.

Traditional service providers deliver installation packages. We establish a structured, migration-capable package architecture with clear standards, governance models, and optional SLA-backed delivery.

The focus is on sustainable structure – not on short-term individual solutions.

The onboarding process is structured, transparent, and without long-term commitment.

  1. Application Assessment
    : Analysis of Your Existing Software Stack and Deployment Processes
  2. Recommendations & Process Model:
    Concrete, actionable recommendations
  3. Implementation or Enablement
    As a service, project, or in collaboration with your team

Without sales pressure. Without unnecessary complexity.

The scope depends on your initial situation. An Application Assessment is typically possible within a few weeks. The implementation of a structured package architecture usually occurs incrementally and in parallel with ongoing operations.

We deliberately focus on evolution rather than big-bang transitions.

Our approach is specifically designed for complex IT structures.

Standardized package architectures, clear governance models, and decoupled deployment logic enable operation in environments with several thousand clients, hybrid platforms, and cross-location structures.

Scaling is achieved structurally – not through additional complexity.

Our offering is suitable for organizations that:

  • operate numerous applications
  • utilize or plan to utilize multiple deployment systems
  • aim to strategically address standardization and maintainability
  • seek to relieve internal teams
  • operate complex or growing IT environments

This approach is particularly suitable for organizations with 500+ clients or hybrid IT infrastructures.

It is less suitable for very small, static environments with few applications and no scalability or migration requirements.