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February 10, 2021 10 Feb'21
Citrix launches well-being microapps for Workspace

Citrix will help companies measure employee wellness with simple programs that can take surveys and distribute health and corporate news.
January 20, 2021 20 Jan'21
Citrix to acquire Wrike for $2.25 billion

Citrix announced it will acquire Wrike for $2.25 billion, a move aimed at bringing project management features to the Citrix Workspace offering.
July 16, 2020 16 Jul'20
Citrix-Microsoft partnership aimed at Azure, Office

A new Citrix-Microsoft team-up is intended to ease the challenges of dealing with a hybrid workforce. The companies aim to improve moving to the cloud and working digitally.
July 08, 2020 08 Jul'20
Citrix vulnerabilities affect ADC, Gateway, SD-WAN

Citrix vulnerabilities in several of its networking products expose its customers to hackers looking to infiltrate computing systems.

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Citrix XenApp

Citrix XenApp, now part of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, was a product that extends Microsoft Remote Desktop Session Host (formerly known as Terminal Services) desktop sessions and applications to users through the Citrix HDX protocol. Continue Reading
Compare Nutanix Frame vs. Citrix Managed Desktops

While Nutanix isn't as invested in the end-user market as Citrix, both desktop-as-a-service vendors offer benefits for business use cases. IT must evaluate which is the better fit. Continue Reading
How does Citrix work on a Chromebook?

Organizations looking for cost-effective laptops may consider Chromebooks, but IT must learn if these endpoints can coexist with existing business technologies, such as Citrix. Continue Reading

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Compare Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops vs. WVD

It's difficult to know exactly how Citrix's and Microsoft's virtual desktop offerings stack up against one another, but this article compares WVD vs. Citrix based on several factors. Continue Reading
Compare 7 desktop-as-a-service providers

When it comes to choosing a DaaS provider, organizations may get overwhelmed by the options. Compare the features and capabilities of 7 major vendors to determine the best fit. Continue Reading
How does ControlUp monitoring fix Citrix performance issues?

There are few more important aspects of managing virtual desktops than monitoring them for performance issues. This video tutorial explains how to use ControlUp for UX monitoring. Continue Reading

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5 common Citrix printing issues and how to troubleshoot them

Printing is one of the most frustrating areas of IT management, especially as a VDI admin. Troubleshoot five common Citrix printing issues with these tips and tricks. Continue Reading
Follow Citrix VDI best practices for a successful deployment

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is a complicated product with a lot of different facets. Dig into these best practices to ensure a smooth deployment and management. Continue Reading
How to optimize Citrix and Microsoft deployments for VDI

Citrix and Microsoft offer a variety of integrations to enhance their products. Find out what they are, and how organizations running VDI can take advantage of them. Continue Reading

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Navigate Office 365 licensing issues with VDI

Office 365 can come with some tricky licensing situations, especially for VDI admins. Explore this rundown of licensing issues and some potential solutions. Continue Reading
How to identify and eliminate Citrix performance issues

Citrix performance issues can be difficult to deal with. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent them using a variety of techniques, such as automation. Continue Reading
Find alternatives when Citrix Smart Scale reaches end of life

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. Continue Reading