CITRIX Virtual Apps and Desktops

The Hassle Free Solution for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Whether you are planning on using Citrix Virtual Apps (XenApp) or Citrix Virtual Desktops (Xen Desktop) or you are currently connected and want to scale up your VDI –either way you are going to need an endpoint OS and management solution capable of unlocking the full benefit of your VDI.

VP at Citrix, Chris Fleck, on Stratodesk partnership and the Citrix Ready workspace hub

Challenges facing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop) customers include

High Security Expenses

Without a standardized endpoint architecture in place, you will spend vasts amounts of cash on security updates and Windows fixes. Not to mention the countless IT staff hours you will have to deploy in order to keep your VDI up-to-date and running flawlessly.

Massive Hardware Investment

In order to connect to your Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (XenDesktop and XenApp), you may be thinking of investing in a complete new set of endpoint devices or Thin Clients. Thin Clients are pricey and replacing all of your devices with them will cost a fortune.

Management Nightmare

Even after purchasing your new Thin Clients you will still need to install Windows onto all of your endpoint devices. This means more machines that need to be managed, updated, and have malware and antivirus provided for.

You know all the advantages of a VDI already. Which is why you are considering Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (XenApp and XenDesktop). However, in order to get the full benefit of your VDI you will need to look outside the windows lock-down approach.

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Cut Your Security Bill

NoTouch OS installs directly onto all of your hardware, bare metal, transforming them into high performing Thin Clients. Cancel your malware and antivirus contracts and save your money. Because NoTouch OS is Linux based, it is impervious to common malware or security exploits.

Leverage Existing Hardware

Connect your existing hardware to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (XenApp and XenDesktop) –no need for added hardware investments.

Standardize Endpoints

Decrease management time and streamline your process with one look and feel across all your endpoints. NoTouch OS has the Citrix Receiver, the client to access your Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (XenApp and XenDesktop), already built in.

NoTouch OS Doesn’t Need Windows in Order to Run

NoTouch OS does not need Windows in order to run and replaces the need to have Windows installed on local devices. NoTouch can run side-by-side with Windows, it can replace Windows, or even inside Windows for BYOD deployments.

Citrix Workspace App Included

NoTouch includes the Citrix Workspace App (formerly Citrix Receiver) and supports the ICA and HDX protocols natively. Configure NoTouch to display a login prompt to your end users and then go directly to a desktop or published app. Add Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop) published resources to the NoTouch start menu.

Citrix/StoreFront

Citrix StoreFront is fully supported. End users can either sign directly into a browser session or select from a menu of options.

Citrix/One Application or Desktop

Sign into your browser session and run a single published application or desktop. This is the most seamless experience for end users as they will be taken to one specific public resource.

Citrix/Program Neighborhood

Configure all available published applications in your local Start Menu. Allow your users to choose from many different resources.

Connect Via Browser

Allow users to connect directly to your network via Firefox and/or Chromium.

Enterprise Grade Features

NoTouch supports multi-monitor (dual-screen) operation on the Citrix implementation. NoTouch supports Citrix USB device forwarding, local printers, storage (USB sticks / thumb drives), smart cards (including CAC). Multimedia is supported on the client with Citrix HDX features – everything Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop) have to offer including Flash redirection and Skype for Business.

HDX MediaStream Flash Redirection
HDX RealTime Media Engine (MS Lync Optimization)
HDX 3D Pro GPU/H.264 acceleration
HDX Mediastream Windows Media Redirection
HDX RealTime Webcam Video Compression

Maintain Control of Your Citrix Endpoints

NoTouch takes the pain of configuring your endpoints away while you still retain full control. Each and every aspect of the Citrix-internal configuration can be changed with just a few clicks.

Simple Pricing Structure

Just one price – that includes the endpoint OS, the management, the PXE virtual appliance. No hidden fees or costs.

Resources

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