Cordance Deepens Education Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of AppsAnywhere
AppsAnywhere acquisition expands Cordance’s capabilities in application delivery and IT efficiency for higher education institutions.
Raleigh, NC – October 9, 2025 – Cordance today announced the acquisition of AppsAnywhere, a leading provider of application delivery and IT management software built specifically for higher education. The acquisition strengthens Cordance’s growing portfolio of education technology solutions and underscores its commitment to helping universities improve operations and student outcomes.
AppsAnywhere provides universities with a student-centric, cost-effective, and compliant way to deliver software to students and faculty on any device—without the complexity or expense of traditional VDI platforms. Trusted by more than 300 institutions worldwide, the platform supports millions of users by ensuring seamless application access across both university-owned and BYOD environments. This acquisition comes at a significant time for the sector globally, as higher education leaders work to stay ahead of the expectations of an increasingly diverse student population while driving greater IT efficiencies.
The move brings AppsAnywhere into close alignment with LabStats, another Cordance company serving higher education IT leaders. Together, the two solutions create a powerful combination of real-time usage analytics and flexible software delivery, helping institutions optimize access, device usage, licensing spend, and infrastructure planning, while directly supporting improved student success.
“I’m thrilled to welcome AppsAnywhere to the Cordance organization,” said Caroline Morris, Chief Executive Officer at Cordance. “This acquisition strengthens our commitment to higher education and expands the ways we can support IT leaders as they modernize their institutions. By pairing AppsAnywhere’s delivery platform with LabStats’ analytics, we’re not only helping universities run more efficiently, we’re empowering them to create better digital experiences that drive long-term student success.”
“Joining Cordance marks a powerful next step for AppsAnywhere,” said Nick Johnson, CEO of AppsAnywhere. “We’ve always believed that software delivery in higher education requires purpose-built tools, not one-size-fits-all solutions. With Cordance’s partnership and the opportunity to collaborate closely with LabStats, we’re excited to expand our impact, drive further innovations, and continue removing the technical barriers to student success.”
By integrating AppsAnywhere into its education portfolio alongside LabStats, Cordance deepens its investment in higher education technology and reinforces its mission to build and support a community of high-performing vertical SaaS businesses. This unique combination delivers capabilities that horizontal providers can’t match.
About AppsAnywhere
Founded in the UK and trusted globally, AppsAnywhere helps colleges and universities deliver academic applications to students, faculty, and staff on any device—wherever they are—reducing IT complexity and improving learning outcomes. Its lightweight, scalable platform simplifies access to education software, strengthens license compliance, and extends the life of IT infrastructure. Learn more at appsanywhere.com
About Cordance
Cordance acquires and accelerates the growth of vertically-focused, B2B SaaS companies by investing in their products, processes, and people—for the long-term. Cordance seeks businesses with strong teams, high impact software, and a readiness to serve an expanded customer base. Cordance’s community of experienced operators and subject-matter experts provide go-to-market leadership, operational excellence, and financial rigor to help acquired companies realize their full potential. Visit Cordance.co to learn more.