Citrix and Microsoft have been innovating and collaborating for more than 30 years, helping companies accelerate their digital transformations and power better ways to work. We recently announced that this collaboration now extends to Windows 365, in the form of a powerful new integration that will enable organizations to simplify IT management while supporting hybrid work initiatives by bringing key Citrix technologies to this new era of Cloud PC computing.
At Microsoft Inspire 2022, Citrix is excited to introduce our new offering — Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 — targeted for release later this year. Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 will enhance the Cloud PC experience with an exceptional high-definition user experience, and integration across a broad range of industry-leading IT solutions.
What is Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365?
Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 brings the comprehensive security and user experience capabilities you’ve come to expect from Citrix to the Microsoft cloud solution. Citrix and Windows 365 users can take advantage of years of innovation bringing graphics, audio, and collaboration tools to life on any device with incredible performance. IT admins benefit from the ability to support a broad range of endpoint devices and peripherals, advanced security policy controls, and integration with third-party identity providers.
Simple to deploy and configure, Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 offers a shared management experience within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager console to meet IT admins where they are. Integration between the cloud services is easy, enabling you to access everything Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 has to offer. Existing Citrix customers can manage Windows 365 Cloud PCs alongside their other Citrix deployments, applying access policies and security controls consistently across their enterprise.
End users will gain the streamlined capabilities of Citrix HDX technologies, and the integration will allow them to access their enhanced Cloud PC through windows365.microsoft.com, or the Citrix Workspace app (along with other Citrix-provided content). Plus, it can be launched directly from a user’s Start Menu or taskbar on a traditional PC or other device.
Let’s take a closer look at the solution in action:
Microsoft Showcases Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 at Inspire
In case you missed it, Microsoft showcased Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 at Microsoft Inspire and gave great insights to the Citrix and Microsoft partner community about our collaboration in this new area. We were excited to be a part of the Windows session and the demonstration led by Scott Manchester, Director of Program Management, Windows 365, Microsoft, to dive into the value-add solution.
“Microsoft is proud to be extending the power of Windows 365 with Citrix HDX technologies through the Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 value-add solution,” Scott said. “These Citrix optimizations extend the reach of Windows 365 into a wide range of hybrid work scenarios.”
When will Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 be available?
We are targeting later this year for general availability of Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365, and we are working diligently on a public preview to be ready in a few months. Sign up here to stay up to date with the latest announcements.
Stay tuned for more exciting news to come!
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