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What the end of Citrix Smart Scale means for IT
Citrix will retire Smart Scale in May 2019, and its replacement is only for Citrix Cloud customers. Here's how IT pros can find alternatives to this VDI power management tool.
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4 on-prem benefits that cloud desktops can't deliver
IT shouldn't overlook the benefits of on-premises desktop hosting, such as more choices for virtualization software. Cloud-hosted desktops also fall short in areas such as infrastructure control.
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How Citrix and Cisco can help IT offload desktop management
Citrix and Cisco released an integration that helps organizations transition to Citrix Cloud for a hybrid model that moves desktop management to the cloud. So, how does it work?
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Words to go: Virtual app delivery
It can be intimidating to choose the best virtual application delivery method. Take a look at the different options to determine the best one for your organization.
PDF: Nonpersistent vs. persistent VDI showdown
Would your organization benefit more from persistent or nonpersistent VDI? Which approach keeps your desktop running smoothest? This nonpersistent vs. persistent VDI guide weighs the pros and cons of both to help you in your decision process. Download the full guide now for related content.
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How Citrix and Cisco can help IT offload desktop management
Citrix and Cisco released an integration that helps organizations transition to Citrix Cloud for a hybrid model that moves desktop management to the cloud. So, how does it work?
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4 on-prem benefits that cloud desktops can't deliver
IT shouldn't overlook the benefits of on-premises desktop hosting, such as more choices for virtualization software. Cloud-hosted desktops also fall short in areas such as infrastructure control.
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Applications Evaluate
Words to go: Virtual app delivery
It can be intimidating to choose the best virtual application delivery method. Take a look at the different options to determine the best one for your organization.
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Get to know Windows Virtual Desktop's multi-user support
Windows Virtual Desktop could be a game-changer in the DaaS market with the introduction of multi-user Windows 10. Understand the pros and cons of this new service.
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Citrix virtual desktop News
Citrix Synergy 2019 conference news, highlights and awards
Citrix Synergy 2019 runs May 21 through 23 in Atlanta. Read about the conference's latest news and product announcements, including the winners of the Best of Citrix Synergy Awards.
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VMware virtual desktop News
What's new in VMware Horizon
Recent updates to VMware Horizon include features that focus on troubleshooting UX issues and making it simpler for IT to manage the tool.
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Words to go: Virtual app delivery
It can be intimidating to choose the best virtual application delivery method. Take a look at the different options to determine the best one for your organization.
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Compare Windows Virtual Desktop to other DaaS options
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Get to know Windows Virtual Desktop's multi-user support
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The two main methods of workload management for VDI
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What the end of Citrix Smart Scale means for IT
Citrix will retire Smart Scale in May 2019, and its replacement is only for Citrix Cloud customers. Here's how IT pros can find alternatives to this VDI power management tool.
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Top 5 RDS printer redirection problems
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HCI not always suited to specialized VDI
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Take a closer look at Remote Desktop Services licensing
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4 on-prem benefits that cloud desktops can't deliver
IT shouldn't overlook the benefits of on-premises desktop hosting, such as more choices for virtualization software. Cloud-hosted desktops also fall short in areas such as infrastructure control.
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Lock down virtual desktops with these 3 tips
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How HCI scaling helps improve VDI performance
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Help mobile device users work with VDI apps
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Buyer's Handbook | February 2019
A guide to enterprise thin client systems
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E-Handbook | April 2018
How to use GPU for rendering graphics in VDI deployments
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E-Handbook | February 2018
What's new with desktop virtualization management?
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E-Handbook | July 2017
Come on down! The VDI price is finally right
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E-Handbook | June 2017
An in-depth look at converged and hyper-converged technology for VDI
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What kinds of desktops do DaaS providers offer?
Most DaaS providers offer either session- or client-based desktops. Services differ in the OSes that providers support and the configuration options at IT administrators' disposal.
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Nominate products for the Best of Citrix Synergy 2019
The Best of Citrix Synergy 2019 Awards are coming. Get to know the rules and criteria, and nominate a product for this year's awards using the form below.
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Lock down virtual desktops with these 3 tips
Virtual desktops present unique security concerns. Take these three steps to better secure VDI environments from the start.
Vendor Resources
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Friday Notebook, April 19: More identity news; a look at Mosyle
Also: Passwords; conditional access; Android Security; Google Cloud Identity; ManageEngine; macOS 10.15; and a bit more.Continue Reading
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Citrix Synergy 2019 conference news, highlights and awards
Citrix Synergy 2019 runs May 21 through 23 in Atlanta. Read about the conference's latest news and product announcements, including the winners of the Best of Citrix Synergy Awards.Continue Reading
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Citrix downsizes marketing department
Citrix responded to a report of substantial layoffs that a few positions were eliminated during a marketing restructuring and that no leadership or C-level positions were affected.
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Virtual desktop management
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops unveils new features
Citrix continues to add new capabilities to its cloud products, but getting consumers to adopt as-a-service offerings remains a hurdle.
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Virtual desktop software and vendors
Microsoft releases DaaS product for public preview
The highly anticipated release of Windows Virtual Desktop will provide a cloud-based desktop and app virtualization service, integrated with Office 365 ProPlus and built on Azure.