Deliver desktops as a service to users anywhere

Citrix XenDesktop is a desktop virtualization or virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution that delivers desktops as a service to users anywhere and reduces desktop TCO up to 40 percent by centralizing desktop lifecycle management in the datacenter. It delivers a high definition user experience over any connection including high latency wide area networks using Citrix HDX technology.

The open architecture of XenDesktop offers choice and flexibility of virtualization platform and endpoints. Unlike other desktop virtualization alternatives, it simplifies desktop management by using a single image to deliver personalized desktops to both virtual and physical devices - in the datacenter or at the endpoint - and enables IT to manage service levels with built-in performance monitoring.

Citrix XenDesktop is a desktop virtualization (VDI) or desktop management system that centralizes and delivers virtual desktops as a service to users anywhere, ensures data security and business continuity, and reduces desktop TCO up to 40 percent.

Best desktop TCO
Centralizing and simplifying desktop management across the entire desktop lifecycle, dramatically reduces storage and endpoint costs, and provides the lowest TCO for desktops.

Single image desktop management
Maintaining a single master virtual desktop image in the datacenter provides users with an up-to-date, pristine virtual desktop at each logon, drastically reduces patch and upgrade maintenance efforts, and cuts storage costs of hosted virtual desktops by up to 90 percent. Use the single virtual desktop image to provision virtual desktops hosted in the datacenter, or stream the virtual desktop to the endpoint to leverage the local processing power.

Real-time desktop assembly
Users are instantly provisioned with a pristine virtual desktop that incorporates the user's personal settings and applications, regardless of the access device or location - whether accessed while on the corporate network or for remote desktop access.

High definition user experience
With HDX technology, XenDesktop ensures a high definition user experience - for virtual desktops and virtual applications - from any device, on any network - even for graphics-rich and multimedia content.

Built-in virtual applications
Virtual applications enable fewer, simpler virtual desktop images and eliminate system conflicts. This can reduce application regression testing and increase virtual desktop density by up to two times.

Secure by design
Centralized data, encrypted delivery, a SSL VPN appliance and multi-factor authentication ensure data security - that only the correct users connect to their desktops and that intellectual property is protected and in compliance with regulations.

Service level assurance
Proactive monitoring identifies performance issues at the user level and enables reallocation of resources in real time to ensure optimal performance, high availability and failover. This ensures high user satisfaction and enables IT to meet service level targets, and enables business continuity.

Open architecture
XenDesktop integrates with Citrix XenServer, Hyper-V and ESX, and works out-of-the-box with desktop appliances. This ensures no vendor lock-in for virtualization or endpoint devices.