What are Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces Core?
Citrix DaaS is a proven cloud-based service that allows organisations to deliver secure virtual apps and desktops to any device, anywhere. It leverages Citrix's market-leading HDX technology to ensure high-definition user experiences even over challenging network conditions. Citrix DaaS simplifies the management of virtual desktops and applications, providing centralised control and robust security features.
Amazon WorkSpaces Core is a managed VDI service designed to work with third-party VDI solutions like Citrix DaaS. It provides the underlying infrastructure, allowing organisations to build or extend their VDI environments to the highly scalable and secure AWS Cloud using a set of APIs to integrate with Citrix. This integration enables businesses to leverage AWS's global infrastructure, flexible billing options, and advanced security features while continuing to use the Citrix management console and toolsets they have invested in and are familiar with.
Use Cases:
- VDI Migration: Organisations can start with a hybrid solution, running virtual desktops both on-premises and on WorkSpaces Core, and gradually migrate fully to the cloud. This approach minimises disruption and allows for a smooth transition.
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: By leveraging AWS's robust infrastructure, businesses can build a disaster recovery site without the need for over-provisioning. This ensures that users can continue working seamlessly in the event of an on-premises failure.
- Data Centre Extension: Companies can extend their existing data centre capabilities by adding desktop and application workloads to the AWS Cloud. This is particularly useful for handling peak loads without investing in additional on-premises infrastructure.
- Optimised Productivity: IT staff can continue using their familiar Citrix management tools, reducing the need for retraining. End users benefit from a consistent and high-performance experience, regardless of their location.
Benefits:
- Scalability: Easily scale your virtual desktop environment to meet changing business needs without the long lead times associated with procuring new hardware.
- Cost Efficiency: Take advantage of AWS's flexible billing options and pay-as-you-go pricing, reducing capital expenditure and optimising operational costs.
- Enhanced Security: Leverage AWS's highly secure infrastructure and Citrix's advanced security features, including Zero Trust security, anti-keylogging, anti-screen capture, session recording and more.
- Improved User Experience: Citrix HDX technology ensures a high-definition user experience, even over high-latency networks. This includes optimised performance for multimedia, unified communications, and 3D professional graphics applications.
- Operational Efficiency: Centralised management through the Citrix Cloud console simplifies administration, allowing IT teams to focus on higher-value tasks.
Partner Opportunity
For Citrix partners, the integration of Citrix DaaS with Amazon WorkSpaces Core presents a significant opportunity. Customers can now run Microsoft 365 apps for Enterprise or Windows 10/11 on Amazon WorkSpaces Core. By offering this combined solution, partners can help their customers achieve greater flexibility, security, and cost savings. The ability to provide a seamless hybrid cloud solution enhances a partners' value proposition, enabling them to address a broader range of their customers’ needs.
Partners can also benefit from access to joint resources, training, and support because of this Citrix/Amazon collaboration. This ensures that partners are well-equipped to deliver and support Citrix DaaS on Amazon WorkSpaces Core, driving customer success and business growth.
In conclusion, the combination of Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces Core offers a compelling solution for modern businesses looking to enhance their virtual desktop infrastructure. With its scalability, cost efficiency, and robust security features, this integrated solution is poised to meet the demands of today's dynamic work environments.
For more information reach out to the team at CXANZ on how to empower your workforce with Citrix DaaS on AWS.