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XenDesktop: Terminal Server wrapped in virtualization wrapped in the cloud wrapped in a pizza

Reading Benny's post about all the hodge-podge of products that make up XenDesktop reminds me of this:

Jack Madden on October 31, 2011 : 1 comments , 882 views
Is Microsoft finally closing in on Citrix? (With a look back at ten years of "Microsoft is going to kill Citrix" stories.)

If you've been around the server-based computing industry for any length of time you're no stranger to the Citrix rumor mill. At one time there were stories about Citrix being doomed as a company , acquired by Microsoft , acquired by Oracle and even IBM...

Shawn Bass on October 31, 2011 : 18 comments , 18,569 views
Citrix Synergy Barcelona Day 2 Keynote (aka "Super Session")

Citrix "Super Session", Synergy Barcelona Oct 27, 2011 Tim Mangan reports on the second day "Super Session". Otherwise called a Keynote, this morning's session focused on three topics: Collaboration, Cloud, and Mobility. While Wednesday's session was...

Tim Mangan on October 27, 2011 : 3 comments , 4,068 views
Citrix Synergy 2011 Video - First look at an HDX System-on-a-Chip thin client

I had a chance to catch up with Citrix's Juan Rivera and see the new System-on-a-Chip HDX thin client that was announced in the keynote. They only had some prototype boards sitting out, but it was worth a look.

Videos on October 27, 2011 : 0 comments , 4,077 views
Citrix Synergy 2011 Video - A conversation with Paul Schnell from App-DNA

I had a few moments to catch up with Paul Schnell from App-DNA and ask him about the plans for integrating App-DNA and AppTitude into Citrix and how it all fits together in the big picture.

Videos on October 27, 2011 : 0 comments , 2,752 views
Citrix Synergy 2011 Video - Lakeside Software and the Citrix Virtual Desktop Assessment Tool

I caught up with Dan Salinas from Lakeside Software and got a brief look at the upcoming Citrix Virtual Desktop Assessment Tool. This tool, along with AppTitude from App-DNA, provides a clear path to migrating your desktops using real-world information...

Videos on October 27, 2011 : 0 comments , 2,931 views
Citrix Synergy Barcelona Keynote News and Notes

Good Morning! While you may just be getting to the office, I've been awake for a few hours, spoke in a session, and attended the Citrix Synergy Barcelona Keynote. This year, there we announcements aplenty. So many, in fact, that not all of them made it...

Gabe Knuth on October 26, 2011 : 2 comments , 6,090 views
Citrix acquires AppDNA - Here's my initial take

Citrix has announced the acquisition of AppDNA , in what has been one of the worst kept secrets of synergy this week. The acquisition itself is interesting, because AppDNA's AppTitude technology was considered to have a limited lifespan. Since their core...

Gabe Knuth on October 26, 2011 : 11 comments , 10,135 views
New free tool lets you manage Citrix XenClient with Microsoft SCCM

Citrix Synergy has started, and after a couple of previews XenClient 2.0 is ready to be officially released. XenClient is maturing and on its way to become an enterprise solution. By design, Citrix offers management of XenClient systems through the XenClient...

Jeroen van de Kamp's Blog on October 25, 2011 : 4 comments , 5,973 views
VMware updates the View iPad PCoIP client. Now supports multitasking, external displays, and has embedded RSA soft tokens

Citrix Synergy Barcelona is taking place this week. (Gabe is there, I'm on vacation at home.) So while the news will probably be fast & furious from Barcelona, it's actually VMware who gets the first story of the week. Following their desktop announcements...

Brian Madden on October 24, 2011 : 0 comments , 6,291 views

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