Citrix, a business unit of Cloud Software Group, Inc., announced the general availability of Citrix DaaS™ for Amazon WorkSpaces Core from Amazon Web Services (AWS). This innovative solution leverages the strengths of Citrix DaaS with AWS’s managed virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) service, Amazon WorkSpaces Core, offering businesses a secure, high-performing, and economically effective way to deliver virtual desktops and applications to users, including support for Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, regardless of location or device.

We’re excited to expand our relationship with AWS through Citrix DaaS for Amazon WorkSpaces Core,” said Sridhar Mullapudi, General Manager of Citrix. “This integration harnesses the power of both platforms, providing our customers with a robust, adaptable, and secure solution for virtual desktop delivery. By working with AWS, we are empowering businesses to streamline IT operations and enhance user experiences across the board.”

With the release of Citrix DaaS for Amazon WorkSpaces Core, organizations can now manage their combined Citrix and Amazon WorkSpaces Core environments more effectively, benefiting from a unified management experience. This solution introduces new capabilities, including flexible compute pricing models, seamless support for Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, and enhanced security features such as encrypted disk support.

“Our relationship with AWS is about driving value for our customers by offering scalable and secure virtual desktop solutions that meet their evolving needs,” said Hector Lima, Chief Revenue Officer for Citrix. “With Citrix DaaS for Amazon WorkSpaces Core, businesses can benefit from a streamlined desktop delivery solution that supports their growth and cloud adoption goal.”

Key Features and Benefits:

• Fixed Compute Pricing: Citrix DaaS for Amazon WorkSpaces Core offers a fixed-price model designed to optimize IT budgets. Additionally, organizations can take advantage of discounts with the AWS Enterprise Discount Program (EDP) when utilizing the full suite of Citrix and AWS offerings. Citrix customers with Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud (UHMC) or Citrix Platform License (CPL) can take full advantage of deployments on Amazon WorkSpaces Core as a part of their Citrix^Ⓡ product entitlements.
• Productivity App Integration: The solution supports Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, as well as Windows Server and Windows Desktop operating systems on dedicated instances. Businesses already using these systems can deploy their applications on Amazon WorkSpaces Core, at no additional cost depending on their existing licenses. This integration ensures secure and efficient application delivery across all devices, maximizing the value of existing IT investments.
• Automation with Terraform: For customers favoring infrastructure-as-code, the Citrix^Ⓡ Terraform Provider allows for automated deployments, creating necessary resources through Citrix DaaS APIs. This enables efficient scaling and management of virtual desktop environments.
• Support for Single Session and Encrypted Disks: Citrix DaaS for Amazon WorkSpaces Core provides support for Windows Server 2019 and 2022 single session instances and adds encrypted disk support, providing greater flexibility and an extra layer of security for deployments.

“Citrix DaaS for Amazon WorkSpaces Core sets a new standard for our customers in delivering secure, consistent virtual desktop access, no matter where their users are,” said Alex Duncan, VP Digital Workspace at Presidio, a Citrix Platinum Partner. “The solution helps IT teams deploy Office 365 apps in AWS and achieve greater efficiency and control over resources, while strengthening the overall user experience over the native AWS Workspaces solution.” 

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