Citrix

Rafael Garzon, vice president of the Americas partner organization at Ctirix
Distribution

Citrix adds Arrow as second North American distributor

May 25, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Citrix adds Arrow as second North American distributor
Citrix steps away from having Ingram as its exclusive North American distributor, aims to re-engage lapse partners and attack the midmarket with Arrow.

Citrix CEO Kirill Tatarinov
Cloud

Citrix eyes unified cloud workspace

May 25, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Citrix eyes unified cloud workspace
Citrix announces Workspace Service, which brings its multi-device application and document access products together under a cloud sign-on.

Cloud

MTM Technologies, IGEL, partner on new AnywhereApp cloud workspace solution

May 24, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on MTM Technologies, IGEL, partner on new AnywhereApp cloud workspace solution
The AnywhereApp provides a high level of customization in a secure, end-to-end management solution for any device, anywhere.

Citrix Systems CEO Kirill Tatarinov
Security

Citrix shines light on security at Synergy

May 23, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Citrix shines light on security at Synergy
Citrix CEO Kirill Tatarinv urges customers to switch from defense to offense on security, launches new security services practice.

Computers

NComputing’s new RX-HDX thin client looks to bring Raspberry Pi to the enterprise

May 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on NComputing’s new RX-HDX thin client looks to bring Raspberry Pi to the enterprise
The new NComputing RH-HDX thin client boasts enterprise device management and dual monitor support capabilities, addressing two key enterprise concerns where Raspberry Pi 3 had been lacking.

Cloud

Flexxible IT launches new SMB-focused hybrid cloud virtual workspace appliance

May 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Flexxible IT launches new SMB-focused hybrid cloud virtual workspace appliance
UK-based Flexxible IT has been focused on Europe, but has opened a US office with ex-Appsense channel chief Jim Airdo running the North American business.

Virtualization

Dell refreshes low end of thin client lineup with new quad-core Wyse 3040 model

March 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell refreshes low end of thin client lineup with new quad-core Wyse 3040 model

The quad-core processor in the Dell new low-end thin client will be able to handle demanding apps like Skype for Business, which strained the resources of earlier models with less powerful processors.

Virtualization

NComputing adds higher end VDI capabilities by acquiring VERDE Workspaces

March 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on NComputing adds higher end VDI capabilities by acquiring VERDE Workspaces
VERDE, formerly Virtual Bridges, has higher end capabilities that will allow NComputing to offer a full-stack, end-to-end solution.

Virtualization

Dell collaborates with Citrix on new XenDesktop VXRail solution

January 18, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell collaborates with Citrix on new XenDesktop VXRail solution
The offering with Citrix provides the same capabilities of the latest version of a VMRail VMware solution announced at last year’s Dell EMC World, and gives Dell partners an offering for their Citrix focused customers.

Channel Programs

Citrix outlines channel priorities for 2017 at Summit partner event

January 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Citrix outlines channel priorities for 2017 at Summit partner event
Citrix’s new global channel chief also indicates that some simplifications of the program are in the works to make it easier to do business with Citrix – but likely not until 2018.