Introduction

In todays complex business and IT environment, organizations are looking for proven solutions that can deliver secure, consistent information access to users in different locations and work scenarios. They also seek to simplify the administration of these resourcesincluding applications, internal and external content and Web servicesto reduce costs and improve service.

Delivering uninterrupted, secure access to vital applications and information in a world that sees more and more information platforms, applications and devices every day. Computing environments are increasingly diverse.

Against this background, realizing the promise of a virtual workplace requires an infrastructure that adapts to change, supports mobile workforces, assures remote office connectivity and provides secure access to business-critical information and applications. From anywhere, on any device, over any connection.

Citrix addresses this challenge by offering solutions that permit organizations to centrally manage and support applications, including those designed for Windows and UNIX operating systems, and to integrate these applications along with other business information into a virtual workplace offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks.

Server-based computing (Thin Client Computing) is a model, in which applications are deployed, managed, supported and executed 100% on a server. It uses a multi-user operating system and a method for distributing the presentation of an applications interface to a client device.

Benefits

Allow rapid application deploymentwhat used to take months now takes minutes

Accelerate delivery of a full range of business applicationsincluding ERP, CRM and office productivity software

Enable rapid technology integration

Increase ROI by extending the life of existing technology investmentswithout rewriting applications or changing existing computing architectures

Reduce IT infrastructure costs up to 50 percent over five years

Maximize the productivity of IT staff and reduce IT costs by centralizing data center operations