Introducing Citrix XenApp 6

Citrix is pleased to announce that Citrix XenApp 6 for Windows Server 2008 R2 will be available for electronic download March 24, 2010!

With more than 230,000 customers and over 100 million users worldwide, Citrix XenApp is the de facto standard in on-demand application delivery to both virtual and physical desktops. It is the most cost-effective and secure way to manage and deliver applications, while providing users personalized, self-service access to applications from any device.

Purpose-built for Windows Server 2008 R2, XenApp 6 introduces exciting new features and enhancements for advanced management and scalability, a rich multi-media experience over any network and self-service applications and universal device support from PC to Mac to smartphone.

Key Features of XenApp 6


Enterprise-class scalability

• Built for Windows Server 2008 R2 - Increase scalability of your XenApp farm with up to 15% more users per server and take advantage of the enhancements and optimizations made to the newest Microsoft operating system.
• Simple, fast product installation - Install XenApp in half the time with role-based setup wizards and simplified server deployment.
• AppCenter - Simplify application management with a single, more intuitive console to perform management tasks.
• Seamless integration with Microsoft management tools - Streamline application management using familiar Active Directory group policies and automate management workflows using PowerShell.

High definition user experience

• HDX RealTime collaboration - Enable real-time audio and video collaboration using Microsoft Office Communicator and VoIP softphones.
• HDX RealTime audio - Ensure CD quality audio while using 90% less bandwidth.
• HDX Plug-n-Play for Windows portable USB devices - Ensure a seamless user experience with expanded USB support for POS interfaces, webcams, microphones, scanners, digital cameras and more.

Self-service apps

• Self-service app storefront - Deliver self-service access to the applications users need with Citrix Dazzle, the first self-service storefront for enterprise applications.
• App-V integration - Manage and deliver both Citrix and Microsoft virtual applications on demand from a single point with Microsoft App-V.

Any device, anywhere

• Citrix Receiver for Windows, Mac & Linux - Deliver applications on demand to Windows, Mac and Linux desktops using a single, auto-updating client.
• Expanded plug-in support for Citrix Receiver - Ensure high performance access to more applications and services than ever before with new Receiver plug-ins for WAN acceleration, Single sign-on, and EasyCall voice communications.
• Citrix Receiver for iPhone and Android - Give users ultimate mobility with access to corporate applications from the palm of your hand with popular smartphones, including iPhone, Windows Mobile, and now Android.

Hear why XenApp 6 is the de facto standard in application delivery to any desktop.