Enterprises invest a tremendous amount in a variety of solutions to secure and deliver enterprise apps, data, and network access. With different solutions for web, SaaS, and Windows, dependencies on various infrastructure and devices, and additional complexity around internal and external access, enterprise IT environments have become increasingly fractured and costly to operate. That’s why we are taking a simpler approach by building a unified platform that gives you zero-trust access, best-in-class app and desktop virtualization, and high-performance application delivery with comprehensive security.
Introducing the Citrix platform
With the Citrix platform, you can deliver, monitor, and manage secure application access to any device and any user while ensuring high performance and security. The Citrix platform is a comprehensive, enterprise-wide solution, which includes the entire breadth of Citrix and NetScaler capabilities.
Previously, you had to navigate a variety of editions and add-ons to get valuable features such as WEM, PVS, or ServiceNow Integration. Likewise, there were countless variations of NetScaler features and capacity to decide on. We have eliminated all of that complexity, making all Citrix enterprise-grade capabilities available in two, value-driven platform-based offerings that include not just DaaS and VDI – but also the industry-leading capabilities of NetScaler for application delivery and security.
Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud: More Powerful than Ever
Last year we introduced the Citrix Universal subscription with permanent hybrid-rights. Now we are introducing the next evolution of the Universal subscription by adding full-featured NetScaler with plenty of throughput capacity for enterprises. We have even added Citrix Endpoint Management to round out your EUC capabilities. The new subscription is called Citrix Universal Hybrid-Multi Cloud, and includes Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Premium, Citrix DaaS Premium, 1000 GB of NetScaler throughput with unlimited instances, and Citrix Endpoint Management. Everything you need to address all your core application delivery needs – whether you’re using VDI, ADC, or both – is included in one, simple package.
With the new Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud, you have the capabilities to replace any VMware Horizon deployment in your environment, which many are looking to do given the uncertain future post-acquisition. In addition, if you have internet-facing web applications behind F5 or others, this offering can launch a consolidation effort and save on costs and complexity.
Benefits of the Citrix Platform License
I am also excited to announce the launch of our newest license: the Citrix Platform License. The Citrix Platform License is for enterprises for which Citrix is a strategic part of their business and IT operations, and they want to leverage that foundation to expand into other use cases for the entire enterprise, regardless if they are using virtual, SaaS, web, or local apps: ZTNA, web browser security, advanced observability insights and more. In addition, this offering provides unlimited capacity for Citrix users and NetScaler throughput. This is our most comprehensive and flexible license we have ever offered, designed to create a partnership with strategic customers.
Not only does the Citrix Platform License include every capability that Citrix offers, but it will also include future innovations as well as acquisitions made by Citrix! Speaking of which, I am thrilled to announce that Citrix recently acquired uberAgent and the team at vast limits GmbH, extending our observability capabilities with additional data gathered from both physical and virtual endpoints, and full integration with third-party solutions like Splunk. This is a fantastic addition to the platform, with proven large scale deployments exceeding 250,000 users in a single environment and more than 1.5 million users worldwide!
In addition to the new uberAgent, the Citrix Platform License also includes:
- App and Desktop Virtualization: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Premium and Citrix DaaS Premium for the best enterprise app and desktop delivery platform for securing and simplifying hybrid deployments.
- Application Delivery and Security: NetScaler for high-performance application delivery with comprehensive security and end-to-end observability
- Monitoring and Insights: Citrix Analytics for Performance & Security for streamlined monitoring and troubleshooting across complex and hybrid Citrix landscapes end-to-end. uberAgent complements and extends these capabilities.
- Secure Access: Secure Private Access and Citrix Endpoint Management to increase productivity by providing a unified portal for all virtual and non-virtual apps.
Remember, with the Citrix Platform License, not only do you gain access to every feature, but you also get unlimited capacity. That means that you can complete the migration off of VMware Horizon and F5 without having to worry about procuring additional licenses. With Secure Private Access, you can also increase security by replacing VPNs with a ZTNA approach solution – all at no additional charge.
Investing in your success
There’s one more thing: all of this access to our best technologies is only as valuable as your ability to implement and operate it successfully. That’s why we have made the bold move to invest in enhanced support, expert guidance, and education for our strategic customers – at no additional charge. Citrix Unified Services combines our elevated support offerings with access to our enterprise architects and consultants to ensure that we are partnered in growing the adoption of the Citrix platform so that you can get the most ROI, whether that’s by expanding current use cases or delving into net-new areas and consolidating vendor technologies. If you decide to go with Citrix Universal but want to explore some of our newer solutions like Secure Private Access or the full set of observability features including uberAgent or Analytics, our team can help you with a “Kickstart” program designed for your environment. Citrix Unified Services are not tied to a specific subscription but instead are offered by invitation from your account team.
Last but not least, every customer, regardless of whether you have Citrix Unified Services, has free access to Citrix and NetScaler courseware hosted on PluralSight! We want you to have the knowledge and skills to leverage the Citrix platform – and we’ll be adding to the catalog of courses throughout the year.
With these announcements across packaging, product, acquisitions, and services, it’s clear that Citrix is dedicating all our resources to helping customers solve a wide expanse of application delivery challenges in this hybrid multi-cloud world. I look forward to partnering with you in the future!
FAQs
When will the new licensing become available?
The new subscriptions became available on March 4, 2024. Contact your Citrix representative to determine which is right for you.
Am I eligible for the Citrix Platform License or the Universal Hybrid-Multi Cloud License?
Citrix Universal Hybrid-Multi Cloud subscription licenses are available for environments in quantities of 250 users and up. Please talk to your Citrix partner or representative for more information.
Please talk to your Citrix representative for more information on the Citrix Platform license.
Can I buy Citrix Analytics, uberAgent, and Citrix Secure Private Access (SPA) as standalone products?
Citrix Analytics and SPA went end of sale (EOS) as standalone offerings on December 6, 2023, and can be renewed until December 2024. uberAgent maintenance renewal is available to current customers only. These capabilities are now built into the Citrix platform. If you are interested in learning more about these capabilities and want to try them, contact your Citrix representative and inquire about the Kickstart program.
Learn More
To learn more about our product vision and strategy for 2024, check out this blog by Citrix Chief Product Officer Abhilash Verma. To learn more about the Citrix platform, visit our website.