Tech Fusion By Citrix Ready

Have you ever wondered how the rapid transition of workloads to the cloud is reshaping the demands on endpoint security and management? In this episode Neil C. Hughes engages with James Millington from IGEL and James Hsu from Citrix in a deep dive into their groundbreaking partnership.This collaboration is not just about technology integration; it's about reinventing how businesses access and manage cloud environments and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) with an eye on security, efficiency, and user experience.IGEL has boldly shifted its focus towards providing a secure, Linux-based endpoint operating system (OS), stepping away from its previous hardware-centric model. This pivot allows IGEL to collaborate closely with hardware giants like HP and Lenovo, ensuring that businesses can tap into precisely what they need for seamless cloud connectivity and VDI operations. The duo discusses the transformative benefits of this shift, emphasizing enhanced user experiences, reduced IT administration efforts, and significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO).The conversation turns intriguing as they explore the unique value IGEL's approach brings to Citrix customers. With continuous updates and the latest features, IGEL's OS ensures that Citrix technologies are fully leveraged, delivering high-definition experiences across the board. The partnership's strengths shine in healthcare scenarios, where security, time efficiency, and flexibility are paramount for care providers.As the future beckons more workloads to the cloud, both James Millington and James Hsu share their excitement for this shift's accelerated possibilities. The alliance between IGEL and Citrix is a testament to their commitment to delivering new capabilities swiftly, transforming IT from a maintenance role to a cornerstone of business enablement through applications and improved user experiences.As we unwrap the layers of this partnership, one question remains: How will this alliance shape the future of cloud computing and endpoint management for businesses worldwide? Join us on this episode of Tech Fusion by Citrix Ready, and let's explore together. Please share your thoughts and insights with us, as your perspective enriches this ongoing conversation.

Are you ready to dive deep into IT Monitoring & Observability? In this episode, Neil is joined by Wendy Howard from eG Innovations and Manju Gali from Citrix Ready to explore the innovative solutions reshaping Citrix environments.Wendy Howard, a seasoned Citrix expert and lead solutions engineer at eG Innovations, shares her journey from a hospital service desk to the forefront of technological evolution. Her expertise in pre-sales, demos, and proof of concepts makes her a vital asset in understanding and optimizing Citrix environments. Joining her is Manju Gali, who spearheads the Citrix Ready program, guiding partners to integrate and validate their products seamlessly with Citrix systems.Wendy discusses the profound impact of eG Innovations observability solution, which transcends mere issue identification to provide deep insights into root causes. This approach streamlines Citrix environment optimization and fosters a culture of proactive problem-solving over reactionary blame games.We also venture into the realm of automation with Wendy, uncovering how eG Innovations is revolutionizing Citrix administration by automating mundane tasks, ensuring swift problem resolution, and maintaining business continuity. Manju highlights how eG Innovations extends beyond conventional monitoring, offering capabilities that significantly enhance Citrix environments.As we look to the future, our guests share their visions for their products and services, fueled by customer feedback and a commitment to innovation. This conversation promises to be a gateway to understanding the intricate dynamics of Citrix systems and the transformative solutions offered by eG Innovations and Citrix Ready.To close, we explore where listeners can learn more about these groundbreaking solutions and even engage in a free trial. So, are you ready to challenge your perceptions and gain a deeper understanding of Citrix monitoring and observability? What are your thoughts on the evolution of these technologies? Join us in this episode and share your insights with the community.

Neil C. Hughes sits down with Paul Craddock and Manju Gali in a discussion centered around the innovative partnership between Citrix and Stratodesk, shedding light on how these tech giants are spearheading digital transformation while championing IT sustainability.Paul elaborates on the impressive financial benefits for Stratodesk customers, who can save between $500 and $2000 per device annually. This significant expense reduction is achieved by extending the lifecycles of devices and optimizing endpoint management. This strategy benefits the bottom line and aligns with sustainable IT practices.Moving beyond just cost savings, we delved into the realm of IT sustainability, a topic that is increasingly gaining traction in the tech world. Manju provided an insightful overview of Stratodesk's approach to sustainability. The statistics shared were eye-opening, especially regarding the global challenge of e-waste and the importance of energy-efficient practices in IT.A critical aspect of our discussion was the average refresh rate of devices among Stratodesk's customers. The ability to use legacy devices longer is not just a cost-saving measure but also a significant step towards reducing e-waste. This approach aligns perfectly with the growing need for sustainable solutions in the tech industry.The synergy between Stratodesk NoTouch OS and Citrix was another highlight of our conversation. This partnership exemplifies how two tech entities can complement each other to enhance efficiency, security, and sustainability. The use cases discussed clearly show how these combined solutions can be implemented in real-world scenarios, offering tangible benefits to businesses.Our discussion also touched upon the insights Paul and Manju gathered from tech conferences and customer interactions. These insights painted a vivid picture of businesses' primary concerns and challenges at the onset of their digital transformation journey. The themes emerging from these discussions were enlightening and indicative of the trends shaping the tech industry as we approach 2024.

In this episode of the Tech Fusion Podcast, host Neil Hughes welcomes Rose Mauney from Citrix, Mike Romatzick from Google, and Edgar Zacharjev from Goliath for an enlightening discussion about the collaborative efforts between their respective companies. Learn how this powerful technology giant trio has unified its strengths to serve enterprises better. Discover the numerous benefits of utilizing Citrix on Chromebooks, including secure access to various applications, and how Goliath aids in simplifying and managing the deployment process. Our experts dive deep into the growing trend of enterprises adopting Chrome OS devices for their superior security features, including that no reported ransomware attack has ever occurred on a Chrome OS device. They underline the vital role of objective data in monitoring user experience within Citrix environments and stress the increasing need for robust cybersecurity measures in organizations today. The conversation further unravels the inherent advantages of deploying Chrome OS in a Citrix environment, such as heightened security, greater flexibility, and a significantly lower total cost of ownership. Listen to Rose as she demystifies the onboarding process and Mike as he emphasizes the crucial role of education and consistent monitoring through Goliath's innovative solutions. Hear them discuss the common issue of siloed monitoring solutions that produce isolated data sets, often leading to unproductive blame games within IT support. They highlight Goliath's solution as a powerful tool to pinpoint issues and prevent bad user experiences. As the discussion evolves, understand the multifaceted benefits of the integrated solution offered by Citrix, Chrome, and Goliath for VDI DAS rollout and enhancing the work experience in today's hybrid work environments. Our guests underline the importance of effective planning, data utilization, and the right solutions for a successful deployment. Finally, our experts explain the merits of using Chrome OS in a Citrix environment - from high-grade security and flexibility to advanced monitoring capabilities. Join us on this journey of discovery, where innovation meets practical application in the world of enterprise technology.

The transformation of work and how we define the workplace have changed considerably over the last two years. As we continue to evolve, hybrid workspaces will become more complicated too, and the days of a one size fits all approach for employees and the devices they use will no longer work in a world where we need more options. Large enterprises also have ESG scores and sustainability to consider before discarding thousands of old laptops or smartphones. But, again, there are many things to consider. For example, not everyone needs a high-powered machine, with task workers needing just a chrome book. But, equally, some teams with more intensive work with requirements around unified communications will need a higher spec device. Kevin Greenway, CTO at 10ZiG Technology, has built a reputation for helping businesses with endpoints, specifically thin and zero clients for cloud workspaces and virtual desktops. Kevin joins Manjunatha Gali from Citrix on the podcast to discuss how companies looking to access Citrix have predominantly connected via Linux, MAC OS, and Windows-based operating systems. But as The workplace is evolving, companies are now looking towards Chromebooks with the introduction of Chrome OS flex.

As we evolve into the future, hybrid workspaces will become more complicated, and this adds up to more cost, more time, and less productivity on all fronts. But the new world of hybrid working is here to stay, and it requires a new approach with higher levels of security, cloud adoption, and an OPEX mindset. Together, Citrix DaaS or VDI, and Flexxible IT are enabling the enterprise to migrate their past to the future, Desktop as a service where you want it and how you want it! Adam Cooperman from Flexxible IT and Manjunatha Gali from Citrix discuss how businesses can simplify their day-to-day life and hide all the complexities. We also discuss how together, they are enabling and facilitating your journey to the hybrid world by providing end-to-end operations and platform support.

Stuart Donnelson, director of community & chief solutions architect, Goliath Technologies joins Manjunatha Gali Manjunatha Gali sr. manager technical marketing, Citrix Ready at Citrix in a conversation about the perception vs. reality of performance monitoring. We explore the importance of collaboration and partnerships in reducing the time to remediation. We also discuss hybrid working and the role end-user experience monitoring will play in building a new future of work. But most importantly of all, how the relationship between Goliath Technologies and Citrix is providing their customers with a proactive approach to IT performance.

In today's episode of the Tech Fusion Podcast, Gaby Beitler and Allen Furmanski join Neil C. Hughes in discussing how Citrix and Nutanix complement each other. Together, we explore the world of Hyperconverged Infrastructure and discuss the importance of relationships, partnerships, and interoperability. Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software and a pioneer in hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, making clouds invisible, freeing customers to focus on their business outcomes. It's also a five-time leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software.

We live in a digital world where a desktop and a suite of applications can be made available on any device. But did you know that there are 2.7 billion deskless workers worldwide, comprising over 80% of the total workforce? This episode explores how frontline workers also need to be connected and access multiple applications during their shift. After hearing how ow Zebra Workstation Connect is making it possible to turn Zebra mobile computers into mobile-driven workstations. We felt compelled to learn more about how they do it and their relationship with Citrix. Join Tech Columnist Neil C. Hughes, Scott Lane from Citrix, and Lesly Gonzalez from Zebra technologies in a conversation about the future of mobile-driven workstations front frontline workers. We also discuss how Workstation Connect simplifies the management process of managing the growing number of devices, desktops, and applications.

Andy Philp is a Principal Product Marketing Manager at Nexthink. Andy has worked in various roles in End-User Computing over the last 20 years ranging from consulting, presales, product management, and marketing. In this episode, Andy joins Neil in a conversation about how Desktop as a Service (DaaS ) and VDI often excite businesses while also creating a dilemma for the IT teams. Andy discusses the need to monitor experience across all workspace types, not just physical and virtual, to ensure they have one source of truth. With the increase in interest in desktop virtualization as a response to the pandemic, but as people return to travel and offices, Andy also explains why decisions need to be re-evaluated based on how people need to work. Finally, Andy shares a teaser of how Nexthink and Citrix will be working on integration this year.

Goliath Technologies provides proactive end-to-end monitoring & troubleshooting software purpose-built for application & desktop virtualization and hybrid cloud infrastructures. Goliath's John Grant and Allen Furmanski from Citrix explore the world of monitoring and how to move away from legacy monitoring to break out of reactive mode into proactive mode. We also discuss how they are working together with purpose-built software for monitoring to troubleshoot the end-user experience.

This episode explores the impacts of technology in education and how it's paving the way for flexible learning in higher education. Catherine Gallagher from IGEL and Todd Smith from Citrix discuss how IGEL and Citrix are working together to transform education. The guests also discuss: The technology gap with variable access to devices among students propelling BYOD also to the gap among faculty staff and professors. Classroom in a box for professors and teachers in higher education Security – Citrix features and IGEL OS on the endpoint help to protect student data and IP from research projects. If you are attending the Educause Annual Conference between October 26-29, you can meet both Citrix and the IGEL teams at Citrix booth #907  

The future of work is no longer a binary choice of working from home or in the office. Instead, a more hybrid approach enables staff to choose which environment suits them most, depending on the task at hand. Teams also have the flexibility to work in a combination of the two. For the most part, organizations have seized the opportunity to redefine how they communicate, collaborate, and share ideas. Rather than return to the old way of doing things, leaders are reimagining the workplace. For example, a company called Intermedia is on a mission to make hybrid working better. Intermedia's cloud communications solutions keep you connected wherever work takes you in the office, at home, on the road, or anywhere in between. In today's episode, Michelle Couture, Director of Product Marketing at Intermedia joins James Hsu from Citrix. We discuss how Citrix and Intermedia are working together and the trends they are witnessing from the conversations with organizations, partners, and resellers worldwide. We have already redefined how we work and shop in a digital world. The bigger question is how we can continue to improve the digital experiences around how we communicate and collaborate? How brands and businesses respond to these challenges will play a critical role in retaining customers, talent, and the consumers that power their business. About Michelle Michelle is a marketing leader with over 14 years of experience in communicating and evangelizing the value and benefits of innovative SaaS products and technologies for Intermedia and formally Poly. Michelle is passionate about driving customer acquisition, staying current with market trends, and driving growth through stellar marketing campaigns.    

Video chat doesn't work as well for large groups or social situations. By letting participants move around the space and collaborate with others, GroupRoom gives individuals their freedom back. Three people on one side of the room can have a group conversation with a whiteboard or google doc etc completely separate from a group of two people on the other side. Chris Matthieu, founder & CEO of XRPA.NET, and Chris Fleck, Vice President and Technical Fellow at Citrix Systems, join Neil C. Hughes in a conversation about digital hybrid workspaces. We also discuss how businesses can leverage technology to re-enable those moments of serendipity in the workplace that are the lifeblood of every organization. About Chris Matthieu Chris Matthieu is the founder & CEO of XRPA.NET inc., a metaverse company. We build and market spatially-aware alternative communications platforms including: GroupRoom.io (2D digital twin virtual offices for digital hybrid workplaces) andMetaverses.io (3D metaverse platform allowing users to build, explore, and host their own metaverses). Prior to XRPANET, Chris co-founded Computes Inc. (a decentralized supercomputing platform company) which was acquired by MagicLeap and co-founded Octoblu Inc. (an enterprise IoT platform company) which was acquired by Citrix.  About Chris Chris Fleck is Vice President and Technical Fellow at Citrix Systems. In this role he is responsible for Emerging Technology, IP, and driving innovation. Previously, Mr. Fleck was CEO and a founder of 14 South Networks, an IBM Spin-off and pioneer in the application of Blade Technology for the IT industry. He was a NYS  Licensed Professional Engineer and has twelve patents issued, he graduated from NYU Poly and has an MBA from Union College      

Rachel Berry of eG Innovations and Richard Faulkner from the Conversant Group join Neil C. Hughes on the Tech Fusion Podcast. They discuss the importance of performance monitoring for Citrix deployments. Rachel shares where eG Innovations adds value to Citrix customers and how it relates to Citrix built-in tools. Richard shares more about the problems they solve for businesses at Conversant Group and how they work with eG Innovations. We also talk about what changes they have seen from Citrix customers' needs in terms of monitoring throughout the last year.

Lakeside Software is a leader in digital experience monitoring and a Citrix partner. The company recently released a report, "The Future of Digital Workplaces Bridging the critical 2021 digital experience divide between CEOs, IT leaders, and employees." I invited Peter Collins from Lakeside and Allen Furmanski from Citrix onto the podcast to discuss insights from the report and talk about how they are working together to solve some of the biggest business challenges around digital experiences. We also discuss how this partnership enables them to provide the visibility IT teams need to design and support productive digital workplaces. About Peter Peter Collins is a Senior Solution Architect with Lakeside Software, focusing on Digital Employee Experience. At Lakeside DEX is at the heart of what we do. SysTrack monitors 10,000 individual data points every 15 seconds, providing you with the richest insights into your employee experience. Peter has had the opportunity to work with some of the largest organizations, providing how to save money and make employees happier. About Allen Allen Furmanski is a Principal Product Marketing Manager with Citrix focusing on virtual app and desktop offerings and hybrid cloud solutions. He is a passionate IT professional, Citrix evangelist, creative problem-solver, and public speaker. In his personal time, Allen enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, digital photography, and trying new cuisines.  

Many businesses are currently juggling two different worlds. We have the modern cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes. But on the flip side, there is 10-20-year-old legacy tech such as Oracle Solaris, old IBM and HP servers, etc. Elsewhere, business leaders are also challenged with managing security, the Cloud, and hybrid working. Anil Kumar from Citrix and Sharon Besser from GuardiCore join Neil Hughes in discussing the advantages that hybrid cloud and SAS apps can offer businesses. About Sharon Sharon Besser is an accomplished data and network security expert with a successful track record combining deep technical hands-on excellence with a market vision to incubate new solutions and develop next-generation technologies. Sharon was the CTO and co-founder of Publicom (acquired by Comsec), co-founder of Contondo (acquired by Bigtincan), co-founder of EyeOTee Inc., VP Technologies at Net Optics, (acquired by IXIA), VP of Products Strategy at Imperva, Director of security solutions at Check Point, Director of security products at Websense, through the acquisition of Port Authority Technologies. Sharon holds a BSc degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Geography from Bar Ilan University. About Anil As a Technical Marketing Manager at Citrix, Anil Kumar is responsible for Building and owning an Ecosystem of Networking, Security, and Cloud technology partners. He is also a subject matter expert on the Citrix cloud, networking and security products, and services. Anil is also responsible for developing and managing a test infrastructure in-house/on-prem and on Cloud for proof of concepts and for partner product verifications.      

Organizations that use Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop solutions must secure both their on-premises and cloud environments. Citrix virtual solutions provide flexibility for the workforce but can remain a prime target for attackers since infecting the environment extends their reach greatly. Attackers have demonstrated that they can evade security controls to compromise an internal system, using it as a beachhead to infiltrate the network and target critical or sensitive data and infrastructures, such as Active Directory and Citrix VDI. Organizations must look to new solutions to enhance their security and prevent attackers from remaining undetected within the network. Joesph Salazar from Attivo Networks, the award-winning leader in deception for cybersecurity threat detection, and Rajkumar Repswal from Citrix to discuss how together organizations can protect against active directory attacks with Attivo's Citrix Ready® solution. We discuss how organizations can protect Citrix VDI endpoints against attackers successfully querying Active Directory and AD resources like privileged users, computer groups, and service accounts.

Mikhael Lindholm from Stratodek joins Nitin Sharma from Citrix to discuss how to provide an endpoint experience beyond the infrastructure. We talk about the advantages of using Citrix workspace in a Linux environment. About Mikael Mikael is an EUC, VDI, and virtualization industry veteran that has a long story with different jobs within industry-leading companies. He started as a Citrix Instructor in the early 2000. Mikael has spent his professional life in the world of virtualization and cloud and today saves the world at Stratodesk Software one endpoint at a time. In his free time, he spends time with his family, enjoying the Swiss Alps, mostly by foot and occasionally with his motorbike. About Stratodesk Stratodesk is the leading global innovator in EUC management and OS software. Stratodesk partners with Citrix to bring a greater level of efficiency, convenience, and security to Citrix VDI endpoints and organizations. Stratodesk NoTouch, our management, and OS software for VDI endpoints, is ready to connect to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops in a matter of minutes. With the Citrix Ready Workspace Hub, Stratodesk can offer an all-in-one solution for your Citrix environment and combines PC repurposing for existing hardware. Stratodesk's cutting-edge, Linux-based solution, NoTouch OS, is impervious to common security threats running on x86 and Raspberry Pi endpoints. Stratodesk offers the perfect user experience for administrators and end-users via NoTouch Center – the most advanced and user-friendly endpoint management software. NoTouch Center is a browser-based solution, packed with enterprise-grade features and can be run on-premise or in the cloud, enabling Remote Workforce to access and manage virtual apps and cloud workspaces from anywhere, on any device." About Nitin Sharma Nitin Sharma is a leader in product and solutions marketing strategy at Citrix. He is responsible for designing and executing global companywide go-to-market strategies for digital workspace solutions. With a passion for solving business problems with technology solutions, he has held various solutions sales and marketing roles—targeting audiences at all levels: executive, line of business, and IT.  

Andre Leibovici and Anil Kumar explore the Citrix Security Stack and Citrix Ready Security Ecosystem.  The guests discuss how expensive it has become to recruit security professionals and how businesses can turn this challenge into an opportunity. They also talk about retiring legacy VPNs, Zero Trust, monitoring, and analytics to measure your security improvements. Useful Links Citrix Ready Workspace Security Ecosystem: https://citrixready.citrix.com/program/workspace-security-program.html Citrix Secure Access solutions: https://www.citrix.com/solutions/secure-access/