Citrix XenApp (commonly called “Citrix”) is a product that for years has been recognised as the market leader in terminal server technology for medium sized organisations. But advancements in cloud computing and changes in Microsoft’s strategic roadmap now pose the question – will it be needed in 2016 on beyond?

In this webinar, Tony Nissen Virtual CIO from R & G Technologies explores this in more detail and provides practical insights on:

  • Why do we use Citrix/Terminal Services
  • Common problems and ways to improve Citrix/Terminal Server performance
  • Why Citrix will ultimately become irrelevant
  • Microsoft’s new strategic roadmap and how this affects not for profit organisations that use Citrix
  • A step by step plan on how to make an effective transition away from Citrix/Terminal Services

Agenda

  • What is Citrix?
  • Why did we need Citrix pre 2016?
  • Common Citrix problems and their likely causes
    • Printing
    • Performance
    • Dropouts
  • Citrix Pros and Cons
  • Why Citrix will ultimately become irrelevant
    • Microsoft's roadmap
    • Advancements in cloud computing
  • Moving away from Citrix - the steps
  • Conclusion

About the presenter - Tony Nissen

Tony Nissen is the National Solutions Manager for R&G Technologies. He has consulted to some of Australia’s largest and most successful not-for-profit organisations. Tony is a sought-after speaker, presenting at conferences such as Connecting Up, Third Sector and other not-for-profit events. He was also invited to co-present at Connecting Up’s sold out Technology Leadership Academy in conjunction with US-based technology evangelist and not-for-profit strategist John Kenyon.