Employees today want to work from anywhere, using any device, and expect a streamlined, high-performance experience. Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS) announces that it is working with Microsoft to deliver a solution that combines Citrix's high-definition user experience (HDX) technology, IT policy control and ecosystem flexibility with Windows 365. The new feature provides IT administrators with simplified licensing for Citrix users and employees a successful switch to Citrix customers through Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Windows365.microsoft.com.
Enabling the future of work
“Work these days is all about flexibility and choice,” says Carisa Stringer, vice president of Product Marketing at Citrix. "Together, Citrix and Microsoft can provide a new generation of Citrix and Windows 365 users with easy access to the applications and data they need to work when, where and how they want, leveraging familiar Citrix interfaces and client features."
Better together
Citrix and Microsoft partner to help companies accelerate their Digital Transformation path and develop better ways of working. Also, Citrix is part of the Windows 365 Approved Partner list.
Windows 365 aims to securely stream custom applications, content and settings from the Microsoft cloud to any device. Citrix, on the other hand, specializes in virtualization technologies. In this way, the new solution together will enable IT to deliver an enhanced work experience on cloud PCs that:
· Allows employees to easily switch to Citrix clients through the windows365.microsoft.com.
· Optimizes voice and video performance for multimedia applications.
· Provides an interactive high-definition experience on a wide variety of endpoint and peripheral devices.
· Apply granular policy controls to increase security and protect corporate data.
· Integrates with third-party identity solutions.
Powering the future of work
“Microsoft and Citrix are committed to providing solutions that empower our customers to advance the future of work,” says Wangui McKelvey, GM Microsoft 365, Microsoft. "This new integration brings together the power of Windows 365 Cloud PCs and the flexibility of Citrix HD technology for a better user experience for our joint cloud customers."
