The rapid pace of XenApp and XenDesktop release cycles allows Citrix to bring more innovation to the application and desktop virtualization solutions. This accelerated pace empowers one to address more app and desktop use cases with existing implementation, accelerate the delivery of applications across the enterprise, and simplify IT management of end user computing.
XenApp and XenDesktop Releases 7.7 : XenApp 7.7 and XenDesktop 7.7 is available for download today on Citrix.com. This 7.7 release amplifies the ongoing relationship and integrated value between Citrix and Microsoft with new cloud provisioning and collaboration optimizations, enhances the flexibility of the FlexCast Management Architecture (FMA) across multiple geographical locations, and simplifies application management.
XenApp and XenDesktop Releases 7.8 (Coming 2016 Q1): All the features and functionality of 7.7 are also incorporated into 7.8, making the pending XenApp and XenDesktop 7.8 release the most feature-rich release of XenApp and XenDesktop on the FlexCast Management Architecture to date. This release is focused on enhancing application management and delivery, optimizing the user experience while increasing server scalability and extending the flexibility of the architecture to be more robust based on vertical and user needs. You can read more about these here.
Long Term Service Release of XenApp and XenDesktop 7.6
Citrix has been releasing innovations and feature enhancements for the XenApp and XenDesktop product lines at a rapid pace. Throughout 2015, we introduced new product releases on a quarterly basis. This rapid pace of innovation enhances the use cases for XenApp and XenDesktop while keeping the industry-leading Citrix solutions ahead of the competition.
To help balance these rapid, feature-rich release cycles with the needs of some organizations for long-term enterprise planning schedules, a software industry trend has emerged to establish ‘long term’ or ‘extended support’ releases. Citrix has joined this movement by announcing two new Servicing Options for XenApp and XenDesktop: ‘Long Term Service Release’ (LTSR) and ‘Current Release’ (CR). You can read more about these here.
Platinum Edition for XenApp and XenDesktop
Citrix Summit saw new value added to XenApp and XenDesktop Platinum editions – and by extension, the Citrix Workspace Suite. Collectively, these raise the bar even higher on simplifying the management and delivery of apps, and monitoring and optimizing app, desktop and user performance, and provide compelling reasons to upgrade to our most value-packed edition ever.
Introducing Citrix Workspace Delivery Platform
Citrix introduced Workspace Delivery Platform: a comprehensive networking solution that allows you to deliver a seamless, secure XenApp and XenDesktop user experience from anywhere, over any network.
Citrix and Microsoft Unveil “v2” Solution for Skype for Business
Another important announcement at Summit 2016, was the unveiling of a year-long collaboration between Citrix and Microsoft by Brad Anderson, Microsoft Corporate VP, and Bill Burley, Citrix Corporate VP and Acting GM. The partnership has now culminated in the 2.0 release of the XenApp/XenDesktop HDX RealTime Optimization Pack for Microsoft Skype® for Business.
Citrix Workspace Cloud: Broader Reach, New Pricing, Updated Packages
Citrix Workspace Cloud offers the simplest, fastest, and most flexible way to deliver secure mobile workspaces on the market today. This platform provides tremendous value to our customers and partners and since the launch of the platform back in October 2015, the response from customers has been fantastic. Customers love the elegance of a SaaS-style cloud-based management plane and a subscription pricing approach. Citrix Summit showcased how Citrix is advancing the platform with updates to how Workspace Cloud is priced, discounted, and sold.
New data released at Citrix Summit shares the top reasons why savvy IT buyers are choosing Citrix Workspace Suite. The research also reveals how IT thinks strategically about the entire business when they consider the top benefits of a broader mobile workspace strategy.
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