Cloud application streaming and virtualization, on particular cloud-based platforms, has grown to become a significant factor in ensuring that businesses continue to remain relevant in matters concerning application management. App virtualization basically separates the app from the Operating System (OS), thus creating a more efficient way in the delivery of your applications. There are so many tools at your disposal once you decide to virtualize your system, and it is for this reason you need to employ the services of a reputable company such as Citrix.

Citrix is considered special in the virtualization world. The mega experience of dealing with more than 330,000 organizations as well as the merger with Microsoft to expand its cloud makes Citrix a viable partner for any business organization. The uniqueness of XenApp by the company makes it stand apart from the usual local installation functions done by other versions. With this app users can enjoy the delivery of applications through a variety of methods and pathways where they set the rules and procedures on when and how different features can be accessed.

Since XenApp major announcement in May, a wave of excitement has been witnessed in the world of virtual apps. The primary objective by Citrix was to transform its virtualization packages to cloud-based versions with the aid of Microsoft’s Azure. Expert analysts depict that this remarkable blend of technological gurus is a win-win situation since both companies stand to strengthen their customer base. Microsoft Foundation is not just lending space to Citrix; the foundation plans to take part in the development and release of the latest XenApp cloud-based version. Azure is significant in this process as it is known over the years to produce practical and scalable solutions which are a factor in the administration and performance improvements of the current XenApp version. This combination of models results in the most comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution.

There has been growing hullabaloo by current Microsoft’s RemoteApp users concerning this merger. RemoteApp acts as a SaaS platform for Azure and some of the issues raised focus on the potential for conflict to occur. Microsoft has since come forward and assured the users that the foundation has laid down a clear transition plan to counter the growing concerns. The cloud-based version of XenApp is full proof that two tech moguls’ heads are indeed better than one. The services are superb, and the amount of available space is more than enough for any business to securely manage applications.

Word on the “tech-street” is that the success of the cloud-based app merger will soon trickle down to XenDesktop – this is yet to be confirmed. As far as it might be costly to some extent, the harsh reality is that it is important for any business to virtualize part of its primary operations to avoid the challenges of being left behind. In any case, if you consider your company a viable player in the market, consider the benefits of application virtualization. For more inquiries on how virtualization will work for you, do not hesitate to contact us. We are always at your service.

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