With all the hype around Cloud, one eventually starts to wonder “If my data and applications are not in my office, how do I access them?” Meet Citrix Receiver and all of the benefits of Citrix. The Citrix Receiver is a piece of software that allows you to access your data and application in the cloud that are hosted by Citrix products. You can use the Citrix Receiver on just about any computer or device including smartphones, tablets, Windows, Linux, and Macs.

Network Virtualization Benefits of Citrix

An environment like this can be a real headache for IT staff. There are just too many different things that need to be managed in a traditional environment. A benefit of using the Citrix Receiver is that the client device does not matter because all the management is in one centralised location. If an application needs to be updated, administrators only need to update the servers, and not every single client device saving the company time and money. The benefits of desktop virtualisation cannot be underscored.

Another nice feature of the Citrix Receiver is the ability to switch devices without having to reopen everything. You can be working on your new high-end laptop until the battery died because you forgot the power cable. You can then resume right where you left off using your tablet. When you make it to your 4 year old desktop you can resume your work without missing a beat and still get great performance. This is a great time saver and provides a lot of flexibility since the device you’re using doesn’t matter.

Desktop virtualisation benefits everyone. But, what if you are not at your desktop?  So many devices are portable these days and are often away from their desk.

The Benefits of Application Virtualization for BYOD Offices

In this day and age people want access to their data and apps anytime, anywhere, and from any device. If you’re out of the office and need some numbers from an Excel spreadsheet quickly for a meeting you can bring it up using Citrix Receiver on your phone. These benefits plus many others provided by the Citrix Receiver is a real boon for businesses in this day and age.

Corporations and businesses can now embrace BYOD (Bring your own device) which would save them hundreds of thousands of pounds in managing end client devices among other benefits. For those concerned about security, be rest assured. With two factor authentication, ability to lock down a user to device and IP and by hours, Citrix Reciever from Black Caviar IT is perfect for your private cloud strategy.

For more information about how Citrix Remote Desktop can help your business contact Black Caviat IT today.