Citrix announced the strategic acquisition of Unicon GmbH, a Citrix Ready partner and provider of the secure endpoint operating system (OS), eLux, along with the enterprise management platform, Scout.
With the acquisition of Unicon, Citrix will provide customers with a
secure client OS and endpoint management that dramatically improves
endpoint security, resiliency and operational costs, while providing a
seamless end-to-end experience for access to corporate applications and
desktops. In addition, enterprise customers can leverage eLux to extend
the life of their current assets as they look to the upcoming Windows 10
end of support.
“The hybrid work model embraced by countless companies today brings
tremendous opportunities for employees, as well as challenges for IT
teams who must balance security, performance, scalability, and cost
savings,” said Sridhar Mullapudi, co-president of Citrix. “Our
acquisition of Unicon will enable our customers to maximize the value of
their endpoints, giving users secure access to the Citrix platform
without the need for additional software purchases. We are proud to
welcome Unicon to the Citrix family and look forward to supporting
today’s evolving workforce.”
Proven Solutions for Global Organizations
Founded in Germany over 30 years ago, Unicon’s eLux OS is deployed to
more than 2.5 million endpoint devices across 65+ countries, including
large-scale customers with fleets of 300,000+ endpoint devices.
Unicon’s eLux OS and Scout management platform help organizations
repurpose existing devices, reduce hardware waste, and support green IT
initiatives, offering a seamless and cost-effective experience:
- eLux provides endpoint security, supports device repurposing, and aligns with green IT goals.
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Scout centralizes IT operations, simplifying application
deployment and empowering IT teams to manage endpoints through a single
interface
Maximizing Value with Citrix and Unicon Integration
The technology partnership between Citrix and Unicon has been in place since 2001. eLux is seamlessly integrated with Citrix? technologies like Virtual Apps and Desktops (VDI), Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), and the Citrix?
Enterprise Browser. This integration ensures a secure and
high-performance user experience. Customers can repurpose existing
devices to access VDIs on-premises or in the cloud, as well as SaaS
services, in a more cost-effective way.
Driving Innovation and Sustainability
Citrix’s acquisition of Unicon follows its recent purchases of deviceTRUST and Strong Network,
reinforcing its commitment to zero-trust security and hybrid work
models. Together, Citrix and Unicon are addressing the needs of
industries such as finance, public sectors, and healthcare by offering:
- Cost-effective endpoint management with no additional OS license requirements.
- Enhanced sustainability by extending the lifecycle of existing devices.
- Scalable solutions that support hybrid work environments.
“Unicon’s solutions, combined with Citrix’s platform, create a powerful
synergy for hybrid work,” said Philipp Benkler, former CEO of Unicon and
now Vice President of Product at Citrix. “By joining Citrix, we are
helping businesses achieve secure, future-ready IT strategies.”
A Unified Vision for the Future
Together, Citrix and Unicon are redefining hybrid work environments,
offering secure, scalable, and sustainable solutions to meet the needs
of today’s enterprises.
“With eLux and Scout as part of our platform, Citrix is delivering a
comprehensive solution for organizations seeking to enhance security,
reduce costs, and embrace sustainable IT practices,” said Citrix’s
Mullapudi.
