In line with the growing demand among Indian CIOs for TCO, Citrix(NASDAQ:CTXS) has announced Desktops-as-a-Service (DaaS), a desktop virtualization solution that delivers desktops, applications and data as an on-demand service.
Speaking about the focus on this segment, Atul Ahuja, Director, Desktop and Apps, Microsoft Alliances, India Subcontinent, Citrix, "Desktop virtualization and DaaS in specific is emerging as a key priority for today's CIOs as they look to transform their enterprise desktops strategy to effectivize their TCO and become increasingly agile. Adoption of DAAS is being witnessed across a wide gamut of industries - be it healthcare, insurance, legal, retail and many more, in organizations ranging from large enterprises to small and midsize organizations. As leaders in the DaaS space along with a strong product proposition, we are well poised to partner with Indian organizations on their transformational initiatives and boosting their strategic imperatives."
Citrix-powered Desktops-as-a-Service provides secure access to desktops, apps and data; securely delivered over the web and hosted by a managed service provider. The remote hosting nature of the solution eliminates the need for local management of servers, hardware or software updates. Additionally, Citrix DaaS provides an accessible pay-as-you-go model to scale up in busy seasons and reduce expenditures, when necessary. Hosted desktop services from Citrix partners deliver more than just remote access, including mobile device management, offering security and support for corporate and employee-owned devices.
