Editing Citrix Systems (section)

==Products==
Citrix creates [[software]] that allows employees to work and collaborate remotely regardless of [[Cross-platform|device]] or network. The company's main products are in [[Client (computing)|desktop]] software, [[Desktop virtualization#Desktop as a Service|Desktop as a Service]] (DaaS) systems, networking, [[cloud computing|cloud]], and [[Software as a service]] (SaaS).<ref name=Butler12/><ref name=Alpha13/>

===Desktops and apps===
Citrix offers several products related to [[Desktop virtualization|desktop]] and [[application virtualization]]. These tools allow access to computers and applications independently of what device they are physically using, from any device.<ref name=Krebs10>{{cite news |title=An Overview of Citrix Virtualization |author=Andreas Krebs |url=http://www.allcovered.com/learning/virtualization/overview-of-citrix/ |work=All Covered |date=January 5, 2010 |access-date=19 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215035045/http://www.allcovered.com/learning/virtualization/overview-of-citrix/ |archive-date=15 December 2015 }}</ref> Citrix XenApp, now integrated as part of XenDesktop, provides application virtualization. Citrix [[XenDesktop]], Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, and XenClient all provide desktop virtualization.<ref name=Morgan11/><ref name=Finley15/> The DesktopPlayer for Mac allows online and offline access to Windows virtual desktops from Macs.<ref name=Wood14>{{cite news |title=Citrix DesktopPlayer for Mac supports offline mobile workers |author=Alyssa Wood |url=http://searchvirtualdesktop.techtarget.com/news/2240212227/Citrix-DesktopPlayer-for-Mac-supports-offline-mobile-workers |work=[[TechTarget]] |date=January 8, 2014 |access-date=18 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129105134/http://searchvirtualdesktop.techtarget.com/news/2240212227/Citrix-DesktopPlayer-for-Mac-supports-offline-mobile-workers |archive-date=29 January 2015 }}</ref> Citrix Workspace Cloud is a platform for building and delivering desktops and [[Application software|applications]] from the [[Cloud computing|cloud]].<ref name=Ward15>{{cite news |title=Citrix Unveils Workspace Cloud |author=Keith Ward |url=http://virtualizationreview.com/articles/2015/01/14/citrix-unveils-workspace-cloud.aspx |work=Virtualization Review |date=January 15, 2015 |access-date=18 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214183757/http://virtualizationreview.com/articles/2015/01/14/citrix-unveils-workspace-cloud.aspx |archive-date=14 February 2015 }}</ref> ShareFile allows companies and organizations to sync and share files.<ref name=Kerravala13/> XenMobile offers [[mobile app]] and device management. [[Citrix Receiver]] is a [[Client (computing)|client software]] that allows universal access to [[virtual application]]s and desktops. AppDNA offers software that provides application migration and management.<ref name=Morgan11>{{cite news |title=Citrix snaps up App-DNA for app migration |author=Timothy Prickett Morgan |url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/10/26/citrix_synergy_extravaganza/ |work=[[The Register]] |date=October 26, 2011 |access-date=18 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321180110/http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/10/26/citrix_synergy_extravaganza/ |archive-date=21 March 2015 }}</ref>
Citrix users interact with the [[Half-duplex|HDX protocol]] on top of the RDS. This protocol acts as a buffer between the users and the server and compresses data in the meantime.

===Desktop as a service (DaaS)===
Citrix technology enables service providers to provide [[Desktop virtualization#Desktop as a Service|Desktop as a Service]] (DaaS) offerings, including business apps and desktops, to their customers,.<ref name=Butler12>{{cite news |title=Citrix releases desktop as a service improvements for providers |author=Brandon Butler |url=https://www.networkworld.com/article/707334/computers-citrix-releases-desktop-as-a-service-improvements-for-providers.html |work=[[Network World]] |date=March 19, 2012 |access-date=18 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240426184243/https://www.networkworld.com/article/707334/computers-citrix-releases-desktop-as-a-service-improvements-for-providers.html |archive-date=26 April 2024 }}</ref> These products include Worx Mobile Apps for secure [[email]], [[Web browser|browser]], and document sharing,<ref name=Donovan13>{{cite news |title=Citrix unveils Worx App Gallery mobile app ecosystem |author=Fred Donovan |url=http://www.fiercemobileit.com/story/citrix-unveils-worx-app-gallery-mobile-app-ecosystem/2013-08-23 |work=FierceMobileIT |date=August 23, 2013 |access-date=18 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110224211/http://www.fiercemobileit.com/story/citrix-unveils-worx-app-gallery-mobile-app-ecosystem/2013-08-23 |archive-date=10 January 2015 }}</ref> and [[Citrix Workspace|Citrix Workspace Suite]] for mobile workspaces.<ref name=know>{{cite news |title=5 Things Citrix Systems, Inc. Management Wants You to Know |author=Steve Symington |url=http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/01/29/5-things-citrix-systems-inc-management-wants-you-t.aspx |work=[[The Motley Fool]] |date=January 29, 2015 |access-date=18 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222161009/http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/01/29/5-things-citrix-systems-inc-management-wants-you-t.aspx |archive-date=22 February 2015 }}</ref>

===Networking and cloud===
Citrix products related to cloud computing and [[Telecommunications network|networking]] include Citrix XenServer for server virtualization<ref name=Finley15/><ref name=Rath12>{{cite news |title=Citrix Outlines Gains for CloudStack |author=John Rath |url=http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2012/10/18/citrix-advances-cloud-era-strategies-at-synergy-barcelona/ |work=Data Center Knowledge |date=October 18, 2012 |access-date=18 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619045441/http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2012/10/18/citrix-advances-cloud-era-strategies-at-synergy-barcelona/ |archive-date=19 June 2015 }}</ref> and its NetScaler brand of [[Computer appliance|network appliances]], including [[Wide area network|WAN]] optimization devices, [[SD-WAN|Software-Defined WAN]] delivery equipment, Application Delivery Controllers (ADC), Gateways, and AppFirewall web application firewalls.<ref name=Alpha13>{{cite news |title=Citrix: Undervalued And Almost Ready For Accumulation |url=http://seekingalpha.com/article/1902741-citrix-undervalued-and-almost-ready-for-accumulation |work=[[Seeking Alpha]] |date=December 17, 2013 |access-date=18 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727034117/http://seekingalpha.com/article/1902741-citrix-undervalued-and-almost-ready-for-accumulation |archive-date=27 July 2014 }}</ref> All of these are managed by Citrix's cloud management software, [[Citrix Cloud]]. The company also has ByteMobile Adaptive Traffic Management, which aims to optimize mobile video services through traffic management, policy control, and [[cache (computing)|caching]]. ByteMobile Insight provides mobile data and subscriber analytics.<ref name=moves>{{cite news |title=Citrix moves into mobile network optimization with Bytemobile buyout |author=Brandon Butler |url=https://www.networkworld.com/article/710578/wireless-citrix-moves-into-mobile-network-optimization-with-bytemobile-buyout.html |work=[[Network World]] |date=June 7, 2012 |access-date=18 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240426184532/https://www.networkworld.com/article/710578/wireless-citrix-moves-into-mobile-network-optimization-with-bytemobile-buyout.html |archive-date=26 April 2024 }}</ref><ref name=Perez12>{{cite news |title=Citrix Goes After Carriers With Acquisition Of Mobile Data & Video Optimization Firm Bytemobile |author=Sarah Perez |url=https://techcrunch.com/2012/06/07/citrix-acquires-mobile-data-video-optimization-firm-bytemobile/ |work=[[TechCrunch]] |date=June 7, 2012 |access-date=5 March 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320184042/http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/07/citrix-acquires-mobile-data-video-optimization-firm-bytemobile/ |archive-date=20 March 2015 }}</ref>

===Software as a service (SaaS)===
Citrix [[software as a service]] (SaaS) products are focused on collaboration and communications. The offerings include [[Podio]], a cloud-based collaboration service, and OpenVoice, which provides audio conferencing.<ref name=Finley15>{{cite news |title=Stock Update: Citrix Systems Inc. |author=Steven Finley |url=http://www.streetreport.co/stock-update-citrix-systems-inc-nasdaqctxs/9652/ |work=[[TheStreet.com]] |date=February 5, 2015 |access-date=18 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305043949/http://www.streetreport.co/stock-update-citrix-systems-inc-nasdaqctxs/9652/ |archive-date=5 March 2016 }}</ref><ref name=Kerravala13>{{cite news |title=Zeus Comes to the UC Industry |author=Zeus Kerravala |url=http://www.nojitter.com/post/240161522/zeus-comes-to-the-uc-industry |work=No Jitter |date=September 19, 2013 |access-date=18 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023133530/http://www.nojitter.com/post/240161522/zeus-comes-to-the-uc-industry |archive-date=23 October 2016 }}</ref>