Citrix provides superior desktop and server virtualization tools. The following are some of Citrix's major technologies:
Citrix Virtual Desktop (formerly XenDesktop)
Citrix Virtual Desktop is a secure virtual application that instantly mobilizes Windows applications and desktops by translating them to any mobile device. This means executives and employees are given the freedom to use their own mobile technology, without the need for IT to support the hardware.
Citrix Virtual Desktop:
- Leverages a mobile workforce
- Simplifies management
- Reduces costs
- Enhances security
Citrix Virtual Apps (formerly XenApps)
Citrix Virtual Apps delivers hosted applications and desktops as on-demand, real time services, permitting users to connect on any device. XenApp saves the labor hours required to prepare traditional hardware because it streamlines application management and unexpected demands are deployed to the cloud.
Virtual App's centralized applications helps protect intellectual property and private information, reducing the risk of data invasion.
Additional benefits of Virtual Apps include:
- Improved employee satisfaction
- Increased productivity
- Expanded employee retention and recruiting
Hypervisor (formerly XenServer)
Citrix Hypervisor is an open-source server virtualization platform that allows for management of virtual cloud, server, and desktop foundations.
Hypervisor enables IT to significantly reduce the number of servers in the datacenter, while maximizing application performance. Hypervisor offers security and space for multiple virtual machines on a single physical server.
Hypervisor allows businesses of all sizes to:
- Save money
- Respond to ever-changing business needs
- Improve performance
ADC (formerly NetScaler)
Citrix ADC is a cloud platform that allows networks across the globe to control, optimize, and secure delivery of enterprise information. As a single solution with a powerful interface, it provides quick information delivery, while reducing ongoing operational expenses.
Citrix ADC improves performance of the network and server infrastructure and allows users to keep information isolated on the cloud to prevent data security issues.