Citrix brings its virtual desktops to the Microsoft Azure Marketplace
The move makes virtual desktop adoption accessible for Azure users
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Citrix has announced that its Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering is now available viaMicrosoft’s Azure Marketplace.
Citrix DaaS, formerly known as Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service, is avirtualization toolthat allows users to access remotecloud-based desktops from any of their devices.
The company said the tie-in with Azure will simplify the delivery of Windows andLinuxvirtual desktopsand applications to Microsoft customers’ devices.
Citrix DaaS
The new integration means that Citrix usage will contribute to Microsoft customers’ Azure consumption commitment, a contractual commitment customers make with Microsoft for a specific amount of cloud spend over time.
Citrix also said users will be able to benefit from simplified procurement and management including access to Azure cost management.
The announcement comes after Citrix recently updated its desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) offering, which is now available in hybrid cloud and hyperscaler-specific deployment options.
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“Citrix and Microsoft have long been partnering to accelerate the future of work by combining the power of Microsoft Azure with the user experience, management and security benefits of Citrix digital workspace and virtualization solutions,” said Carisa Stringer, Vice President of Product Marketing, Citrix.
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The demand for DaaS products doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon; Gartner expectsspending on DaaSto grow 26.6% in 2022.
Recently published data collected by Microsoft suggests well over half of workers would prefer a hybrid or fully remote model, despite 54% of senior executiveshaving fearsabout the ability for workers to remain productive at home.
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