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costs. XenDesktop includes Citrix HDX technologies to give users a high-definition experience - even when using
multimedia, real-time collaboration, USB devices, and 3D graphics content - while consuming less bandwidth than
competing solutions.
• Citrix® XenApp® is a widely deployed solution that allows Windows applications to be delivered as cloud services
to Android and iOS mobile devices, Macs, PCs and thin clients. XenApp enables mobile workstyles by running
applications in the security of the data center and using HDX technologies to deliver the user experience to any
device, anywhere. XenApp can optimize the application experience for smartphones, tablets and touchscreen
laptops, providing intuitive touch capabilities for the latest generation of devices. Keeping applications under the
centralized control of IT administrators enhances data security and reduces the costs of managing applications on
every PC. XenApp runs on all current versions of Microsoft® Windows Server® and tightly integrates with the
Microsoft® Desktop Optimization Pack, Microsoft App-V, and Microsoft System Center. Our joint solution lowers
the cost of delivering and maintaining Windows applications for all users in the enterprise. The capabilities of
XenApp are available standalone as well as with XenDesktop Enterprise and Platinum Editions.
• Citrix®AppDNA application lifecycle management software enables enterprises to discover, automate, model and
manage applications for faster application migration, easier application virtualization and streamlined application
management. AppDNA software combines application insight with accurate application testing, remediation and
compatibility.
• Citrix® VDI-in-a-Box™ is an easy, affordable, all-in-one, appliance-based, desktop virtualization solution aimed at
departmental, branch office, and other small to medium sized deployments. Running on off-the-shelf servers, the
solution enables IT to quickly and easily deliver centrally-managed virtual desktops to virtually any user, on
virtually any device.
• Citrix® XenClient® is a high-performance, bare-metal hypervisor that runs directly on the client device hardware,
dividing up the resources of the machine and enabling multiple operating systems to run side by side in complete
isolation. XenClient is available as a free download on citrix.com.
Citrix Receiver is the client side of XenApp and XenDesktop. Citrix Receiver is available as a free download from
citrix.com supporting numerous types of client devices. Citrix Receiver uses the Citrix HDX Technologies (discussed below) to
communicate with XenApp and XenDesktop.
Mobility
In January 2013, Citrix acquired Zenprise, a leader in mobile device management. Zenprise and existing Citrix mobile
technology, namely CloudGateway, will serve as the foundation for the Citrix mobile platform. Initially, we will offer
CloudGateway and XenMobile as a Mobile Solutions bundle.
• Citrix CloudGateway™ is a unified service broker that aggregates, controls and delivers Windows, Web, Software as a
Service, or SaaS, and mobile applications to virtually any device. CloudGateway provides end-users with an intuitive
single point of access and self- service to all of their business applications on virtually any device. CloudGateway also
provides IT with a comprehensive single point of aggregation and control for applications and users.
• XenMobile MDM™ provides role-based management, configuration and security of corporate and employee-owned
devices. IT can enroll and manage any device, blacklist or whitelist apps, detect jailbroken devices and perform a full or
selective wipe of a device that is out of compliance. Users can use any device they choose, while IT can ensure compliance
of corporate assets and the security of corporate content on the device.
Networking and Cloud
Networking and Cloud includes our Cloud Platform and Cloud Networking products. Our Cloud Platform products help
organizations build clouds, transform and deliver apps and desktops as cloud services. Our Cloud Networking products allow
organizations to deliver these cloud services to any device with high performance, security and reliability.
In July 2012, Citrix completed the acquisition of privately held Bytemobile, a leading provider of data and video
optimization solutions for mobile network operators. This acquisition gives Citrix a strategic foothold in the core infrastructure
of more than 130 mobile operators in 60 countries around the world, significantly extending the company's market reach, and
enhancing the broader Citrix strategy of powering mobile workstyles and cloud services. Bytemobile is part of our Cloud
Networking group. The principle offering, Bytemobile Smart Capacity, is described below.
Cloud Networking
• Citrix® NetScaler® is an all-in-one Web application delivery controller designed to make applications run five times
faster by application accelerator methods such as hypertext transfer protocol, or HTTP compression and caching,
ensuring application availability through the advanced L4-7 load balancer and content switching methods; increase