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The time for virtual desktops is now.Citrix and Microsoft is how.Ramp up cloud adoption with Citrix Workspace plus Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop.
Are your desktops ready for the cloud?IT departments of all shapes and sizes across theglobe have continuously retooled their approach todesktop management in an ongoing effort to strikea balance between user experience, security, and ITmanagement overhead. From desktop images andautomated deployments to server-based remotedesktops and virtual applications, it's been quite aride. Then came on-premises virtual desktopinfrastructure (VDI), and now virtual desktopshosted in the cloud is where your company wantsto be. How do you get there?Choosing the right solution will help navigate thesechallenges without breaking the bank, putting undostrain on IT, and driving away users.1Wherever your organization is on the path todesktop nirvana, some inherent challengesneed to be considered. The top three are:123Citrix The time for virtual desktops is now. Citrix and Microsoft is howInfrastructure sprawlVDI requires maintaining and scalingservers, hypervisors, networking, storage,and images. Left unchecked, the size of aVDI deployment can sprawl out of control.User experience and performanceInadequate network and performanceplanning can lead to slow logins and asub-par end user experience, negativelyimpacting adoption and user sentiment.Capacity and cost planningWithout adequate sizing and real-timeprovisioning tools, planning for today’scapacity while being prepared for capacitybursts and long-term growth can lead tocostly over or under provisioning.2
Turning desktop ambitions into realityCitrix has been leading the charge todesktop and application virtualization forover 30 years. We’ve partnered withMicrosoft every step of the way to overcomethese challenges—making cloud-nativedesktop virtualization easier to manage,more affordable, and a breeze to use. Brings intelligence to your day,proactively presenting what you need,when you need it Uses real-time monitoring andanalytics to respond to changing security,performance, and workload conditionsBut the way we work today—always-oncollaboration everywhere on everydevice—necessitates a modernworkspace. A workspace that: Interconnects legacy applications andworkflows with SaaS and web apps Makes it easier to get work done byminimizing clicks, screens, and togglesCitrix The time for virtual desktops is now. Citrix and Microsoft is howReady tocontinueyour desktopevolution?Citrix hastaken morethan 400,000organizationslike yours fromtraditionalon-premisesdesktops to amodern cloudworkspace inrecord time.3
Citrix Workspace with Microsoft deliversthe fastest route to the modern desktopThe modern desktop is built on best-of-breedsolutions from Citrix and Microsoft. Sitting at the core forvirtualizing Windows 10 desktops in Azure is MicrosoftWindows Virtual Desktop. Providing a rich administrationlayer, the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service givesIT all the power and flexibility for efficient infrastructuremanagement. At the top of the stack is Citrix Workspace,bringing the high-performance Citrix HDX protocol and aunified, secure and intelligent workspace experience toyour users.Can I use Windows Virtual Desktop all on its own?Windows Virtual Desktop is a great solution for simpleWindows 10 workloads in Azure.The modern desktopCitrix WorkspaceCitrix Virtual Appsand DesktopsWindows VirtualDesktopCitrix Workspace and the Citrix Virtual Apps andDesktops service integrated with Windows VirtualDesktop brings advanced networking capabilities, robustmanagement tools, and an optimized HDX high-definitionuser experience.Together, it’s the ideal modern desktop—fast, scalable,easy to manage, and a pleasure to use.Citrix The time for virtual desktops is now. Citrix and Microsoft is how4
““It really is gamechanging both for theend users that workwithin a virtualizedenvironment and ITadmins that areresponsiblefor managing anddeploying them.“ 2Scott ManchesterGroup Program Director,Microsoft Windows Virtual DesktopCitrix The time for virtual desktops is now. Citrix and Microsoft is how5
Getting the most out of your ITand Microsoft license investmentsMoving to the cloud can be a major ITinitiative with lots of moving parts. Inaddition to providing the best unifiedmanagement of your virtual desktopinfrastructure, Citrix helps you maximizeyour cloud investment by ensuring youget the most out of your Microsoftlicense entitlements and automaticscaling as user workloads fluctuate.Citrix Workspace allows full supportof the new Windows 10 multi-sessiondesktop—available only as part ofWindows Virtual Desktop—whilemaintaining on-premises investments,resources, and policies. The CitrixVirtual Apps and Desktops service gives you flexibility through true hybridmanagement of on-premises apps anddesktops alongside new Azure desktops.“Microsoft Azure security expertsmanage 180 million monthly activeOffice 365 users.”Citrix The time for virtual desktops is now. Citrix and Microsoft is how6
Need more?With Citrix you get full cloud management ofWindows Virtual Desktop workloads hosted inAzure—whether on-premises or hybrid-cloud VDI.Accelerate time-to-value by removing bottleneckswith automated deployment of virtual workloads.Enable better system administration with Citrix’scentralized image management, applicationlayering, and advanced analytics.Windows Virtual DesktopEntitlementMulti-session OSCitrix The time for virtual desktops is now. Citrix and Microsoft is howSupport7
Get the best Microsoft Teamsexperience with CitrixCitrix Workspace combined with Windows VirtualDesktop allows you to get a more complete full-fidelityMicrosoft Office 365 and Teams experience. Citrixoptimizes Microsoft Teams with HDX RealTime MediaEngine resulting in clear, crisp, high-definition voice andvideo calls—and happy, productive employees who areable to collaborate from any location with anyWindows-enabled device.User and process authentication and signaling occursnatively on the Citrix Workspace app, unaffected byaudio or video redirection. The endpoint decodes andrenders the multimedia locally.Citrix The time for virtual desktops is now. Citrix and Microsoft is how8
A hybrid cloud strategy is the best approachYour cloud strategy is ready to go—is the game plan fast or slow?The middle ground between a stagedapproach and full-throttle ahead is a hybridcloud workspace strategy. A hybrid strategyallows you to transition to the cloud at yourown pace, leveraging existing investmentsand skills along the way. You can begin bysourcing a single application, service, ordesktop workload then re-evaluate:will you see greater benefits from going all-inwith cloud assimilation or by taking a slower,incremental approach?With Citrix to boost Windows Virtual Desktopyou can manage Azure app and desktopworkloads alongside existing on-premisesdeployments for maximum flexibility in yourcloud adoption. The goal in cloud workspacetransformation is to land on a strategy theappeals to all stakeholders.Business requirements and usecases are supportedIT isn’t forced into a managementand support bottleneckCost and capacity planning staywithin financial boundariesUsers embrace the change andbecome more productiveCitrix The time for virtual desktops is now. Citrix and Microsoft is how9
Get to the cloud confidently with CitrixCitrix helps you get to the cloud at your own pace with three Citrix Cloud services: Citrix Managed Desktops,Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service, and Citrix Workspace. Whatever your needs—simple, flexible, orcomprehensive—Citrix has the best virtual desktop solution for you.Ready to ramp up?SimpleFlexibleComprehensiveFastest, easiest way todeploy windows virtualdesktop workloadsAdvanced management,monitoring, provisioning,and user experienceComprehensive digitalworkspace experiencefor all your resourcesCitrix manageddesktopsCitrix Virtual Appsand desktops serviceCitrix The time for virtual desktops is now. Citrix and Microsoft is howCitrix Workspace10
Top use cases for virtualized desktopsCitrix Workspace with Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop virtualization service is ideal for modernizing theworkplace and business situations that require short-term access or temporary spikes in capacity.Mobile workforceDisaster recoveryGive remote and field workers the same desktopexperience as office workers, with fast, seamless,one-click access to work.Restore data and critical applications in the eventyour systems are destroyed when disaster strikes.Modern workspaceBring intelligence into the workday by proactivelyorganizing workflows and presenting what you need,when you need it.Seasonal hiringWhen access to systems apps and data is onlyneeded for a limited time, a pay-as-you-go servicegives you flexibility and cost savings.Capacity burstingKeep your applications in your on-premisesdatacenter, then burst into the cloud whencomputing demand spikes.Business continuityFailover to Azure to ensure continuity of operationswith minimal service outage or downtime.Mergers & acquisitionsProvide a fast, secure, and seamless access toparent company resources so everyone has thesame workspace experience on day one of a merger.Research & developmentQuickly develop new services and take them tomarket without putting intellectual property at riskor bypassing security controls.Regulation & complianceCentralized control of all your data makes it easierto comply with regulatory laws and policies.Citrix The time for virtual desktops is now. Citrix and Microsoft is how11
The best VDI solution for today,tomorrow, and the futureThe future of VDI is the cloud and the timeto initiate your cloud strategy is now. Citrixplus Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktopservice empowers enterprises with a flexible,intelligent workspace employees will love.By using Citrix tools and cloud servicesto launch hybrid workspace deployments,you can confidently build a virtualizationenvironment that maximizes your existingIT investments while providing the moderndesktop experience that unlocks userproductivity.Begin your corporate evolution to a moderncloud desktop today. Visit more.citrix.com/WVD Try a demo Talk to an expertCitrix The time for virtual desktops is now. Citrix and Microsoft is how12
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Get to the cloud confidently with Citrix Citrix helps you get to the cloud at your own pace with three Citrix Cloud services: Citrix Managed Desktops, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service, and Citrix Workspace. Whatever your needs—simple, flexible, or comprehensive—Citrix has the best virtual desktop solution for you. Simple
