VCE,
the worldwide leader in converged infrastructure, today announced a new
VDI Integration Service for Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop that provides
application deployment and a validated end-user virtual desktop
environment including Citrix NetScaler with TriScale technology on the
VCE Vblock Specialized System for Extreme Applications. VCE solutions
with Citrix mitigate risk and reduce desktop TCO to provide an unmatched
experience in deploying VDI so organizations can provide their users
with the freedom to work from anywhere using familiar applications on
any laptop, desktop or mobile device. The deepening of the partnership
between VCE and Citrix has resulted in the expansion of the ever-growing
portfolio of VCE End-User Computing Services that provides customers a
simple, rapid path to application and service delivery in cloud
environments.
"Secure
mobile workspace solutions are integral in today's business landscape
but pose many IT challenges in deployment and management. VCE is
committed to removing these barriers to reduce complexity for a seamless
transition to VDI," said Tim Page, Chief Operating Officer, VCE. "The
VCE and Citrix partnership brings together deep proven knowledge of
converged infrastructure and application and desktop delivery software
that allows customers to efficiently and effectively realize their goals
for user-centric mobile workspaces."
The
new VCE service leverages speed and efficiency of factory integration
to rapidly and reliably deploy XenApp and XenDesktop software in a
virtualized or cloud computing environment - with the exceptional
agility, reduced risk and extraordinary assurance that can only come
from VCE. Key features of the service include:
- Full
implementation and advance testing of Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop and
NetScaler components - including virtual desktop pools and
configurations.
- Configuration
of Citrix Profile Manager, which provides an easy and reliable way to
enjoy a consistent experience every time a user logs onto their workspace.
- Operational installation and configuration of Citrix NetScaler - an industry-leading application delivery controller.
"This
new VCE service accelerates mobile workspace deployments by combining
app and desktop delivery from XenApp and XenDesktop with the power of
NetScaler into a complete, factory-built solution that can be quickly
installed, turned on and provide faster time to value for our joint
customers," said Simon Hayes, Vice President of Strategic Alliances
& Business Development at Citrix.
'We
are excited to see two industry-leaders, VCE and Citrix, working
together to raise the bar on the ease of deploying a powerful virtual
desktop and application solution,' said Maria Pardee Vice President and
General Manager of GIS Workplace, CSC. 'As a result of this partnership
CSC will be able to enhance our customers' experience by minimizing the
risk and time associated with implementation of mobile workspace
solutions.'
VCE
is a silver sponsor of Citrix Synergy 2015 taking place May 12-14 at
the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The VCE VDI
Integration Service for Citrix XenDesktop will be part of a demo at the
VCE booth #430.
AVAILABILITY
The
VCE VDI Integration Service for Citrix XenDesktop is expected to be
orderable by early May 2015. Citrix products and VCE services are
available through existing Citrix and VCE channels, with VCE providing
final integration and installation at the customer premise.