Citrix is launching a Windows 365 rival on Google Cloud
New DaaS aims to simplify remote and hybrid work
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Citrix andGoogleCloud have announced that they have expanded their strategic partnership to provide enterprise organizations with the tools needed to supporthybrid work.
As part of their collaboration, Citrix will launch a new Desktop-as-Service (DaaS) offering on Google Cloud which will leverage its management plan andHDX protocolto enable the seamless delivery of virtualized applications and desktops on the search giant’scloud computingservice.
This expanded partnership will provide distributed workforces and hybrid workers with a secure way to access the tools and information they need to be productive from anywhere.
EVP of business strategy at Citrix, Tim Minahan explained in apress releasehow this new offering will enable organizations to implement hybrid work models successfully, saying:
“Enterprises are no longer struggling with whether they should embrace remote work, but how quickly and efficiently they can do it. Through this partnership with Google Cloud, we will help customers accelerate and embrace hybrid work models with new virtual desktop services on Google Cloud’s global and secure network.”
Simplifying DaaS
With Citrix’s new DaaS solution onGoogle Cloud, organizations will be able to scale and secure their remote workforce without the IT responsibility.
With just a few clicks, they’ll be able to provision and deploy virtual apps and desktops to employees on Google Cloud without having to separately obtain their own Google Cloud subscription or additional IT resources. At the same time, the two companies also plan to co-develop a new, integrated control plane that will make it easier to monitor and provision these desktops to users.
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The expanded partnership will leverage Google Cloud’s cloud-native services and backbone network using advanced software-defined networking and edge caching services to deliver a fast and consistent experience when using Citrix’s new DaaS.
By using the Citrix Workspace app and Citrix Secure Internet Access withChrome OS, organizations can ensure their hybrid and remote workers are protected against internet threats both inside and outside of Citrix Workspace.
After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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