If you are considering VDI or any kind of Desktop Virtualization solution, chances are you have heard about HDX, ICA, RDP, PCoIP, VNC, etc etc. Perhaps however you have not had a chance to use HDX first hand or at your location. Or you may be a solution provider, reseller, consultant or knowledgeable IT Pro that knows the benefits of HDX and ICA over the alternatives but have not been... (more...)
The Motorola ATRIX equipped with Citrix Receiver is the first smartphone to live up to the promise of the NirvanaPhone and it’s a reality now! As a killer consumer smartphone, the Atrix has awesome specs: Nvidia 1 Ghz Tegra 2 dual-core CPU, 1G RAM, 4 inch screen, Android 2.2, HDMI out, etc. This device tops any specs available on today’s smartphones; however, the best new feature... (more...)
Kevin Rose the founder of Digg made a prediction in a recent post about how the rumored $99 iTV will change everything. He make great points about how this could disrupt the Cable TV market and provide a great interactive TV experience for consumers. This makes me think about whether the iTV could also provide a great platform for business apps as well. Certainly Apple is not targeting... (more...)
I could list all the reasons I think the iPad + Citrix are a great fit for healthcare, but it may be more meaningful coming directly from Physicians and IT Pros in the heathcare industry. This is a sample of what has been shared on the blogs when we asked what would Citrix Receiver for iPad be used for. Dr. Paul Altmann says: ” Chris, the combination of Citrix and the iPad will, I am sure,... (more...)
IT has a number of options to enable remote access for employees wanting mobile access to email and work applications from their iPads. There are however pros and cons for each option as well as some prerequisite questions to consider. Considerations Company iPads - For company owned iPads a likely scenario is to treat iPads similar to mobile phones. If company apps or email are allowed to run... (more...)
If you are in the Healthcare business and rely on IT to improve patient care you may want to check out the Citrix community site for Healthcare IT. The site includes video tips with examples of what IT Pros like Nick Volosin have come up with using the Citrix SDK to speed access for providers. There are forums to ask questions of others in the industry and share feedback. Currently we are looking... (more...)
Traditionally Citrix has not been considered to be a key component in an organizations mobile device strategy. Typically mobile solutions include; Exchange integration, BES servers, and more recently Mobile Device Management software. However with increased IT challenges resulting from the explosion of devices and user requirements, Citrix has leveraged its technology into the mobility space,... (more...)
Progress on the Citrix Receiver for iPhone 4.0 is very going well. The Receiver will continue to work on older iPhone 3 and 3G iPhones, however the new iPhone 4 features may have you waiting on store lines or going online now to get on the Apple waiting list. As seen in the video, we have been able to exploit the best new capabilities of the iPhone 4, Multi-tasking and Video-out. Multi-tasking really... (more...)
So my new iPad is already making an impact on my work life. My normal routine in the morning is to scan my email from my iPhone while the coffee is brewing and then take the coffee on the road ( & listen to podcasts for the commute ). I look for all the emails that need urgent attention and may send out a quick reply. Most things with a link I delete or save to read later from my PC at work or... (more...)
For users of Citrix Receiver for iPhone with a 3G or 3GS iPhone we recommend waiting for our forth coming 4.0 release which is designed to support iOS 4. This release will include RSA sync, optional client drive mapping and multi-tasking support for 3GS. I have been using the multi-tasking for weeks and can attest to the improved usability. Fortunately Citrix Receiver 4.0 can even support keeping... (more...)
