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Citrix Technology Advocate (CTA) Program

The Citrix Technology Advocate (CTA) program is designed to reward Citrix enthusiasts with meaningful recognition for their ongoing community contributions, provide unique opportunities to connect with Citrix peers and internal stakeholders – resulting in enhanced career performance and satisfaction.

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Benefits
  • CTA award designation
  • CTA badge assigned to profile on Citrix Discussions
  • Dedicated Slack program channel
  • Speaking and moderating opportunities with Citrix

 

  • Demo Licenses for core products
  • CTP mentorship
  • Quarterly program webinars
  • Various industry discounts
  • Citrix product feedback
Selection Criteria

CTA Applicants much possess these minimum qualifications:

  • Citrix Product Experience
  • Active member of the Citrix Community
  • Willingness to blog and/or moderate webinars
  • Active social impact (Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)
  • Willingness to share expertise amongst CTA’s
  • A passion for community and advocacy of Citrix products

 

Selection Process

CTA candidates will be voted into the program by the Citrix CTA Program Manager and CTA members currently in the program. There is a formal review and voting process based on the candidate’s alignment with the program guidelines and Citrix objectives.

CTA Contributions

To maintain the CTA award designation, and in an effort to maintain engagement within the CTA program, we expect to see one of the areas listed below achieved at least once per quarter and submitted to the system of record:

  • Write a new piece of technical content on Citrix technologies (e.g. blog, guide, or diagram)
  • Participate in the Citrix Discussion Forums
  • Host or moderate a technical webinar or podcast on Citrix technologies
  • Speak on a technical Citrix subject at an online or local event
  • Provide meaningful product feedback to Citrix PM Teams
  • Promote Citrix technologies on social media

Product Webinars

The program will have a quarterly cadence of webinars. These meetings can include product roadmaps, latest version and features presentation, product feedback and general CTA program meetings. Special topic requests can be made as well.

Product Feedback

Product feedback can be facilitated through the CTA Program Manager who will share issues and bugs with the Citrix product managers.

Product Licensing

Test licenses are available to all CTA members during their tenure in the program for the core Citrix products. Licenses are also available to members who are already partners.

Contributions

To maintain membership in the CTA program, all contributions to the Citrix community must be entered into the CTA Podio app throughout the year. The member’s contribution will be considered at the end of the year renewal process.

Communication

Instant messages to members can be achieved through our private CTA slack channel. Calendar events will be sent to the primary email address registered for the CTA member

Confidentiality

Citrix and each Technology Advocate will have in place a mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) concerning any information discussed in private webinars or product discussions. In addition to protecting confidential Citrix information, this NDA will also ensure that members can openly discuss their operations, configurations and strategies amongst each other.