Deploy cloud desktops for secure hybrid work

Simplify virtual desktop and app delivery with the leader in DaaS

Organizations of all sizes are turning to desktop as a service (DaaS), for good reason. As the hybrid workforce grows at a rapid rate, companies are seeking new ways to simplify IT and improve business agility. Still, challenges remain, making it imperative to have the right solutions in place. With a proven provider to streamline cloud management, you can deliver an exceptional user experience while reliably offloading IT infrastructure and maintenance.

Cloud desktop executive summary

To meet the needs of an increasingly flexible workforce, organizations are turning to desktop as a service (DaaS).
Citrix DaaS provides the fastest and simplest way to get started with cloud desktops.
Only Citrix lets you choose the app and desktop virtualization deployment that works best for you, whether that means moving fully to cloud infrastructure or adopting a hybrid scenario.

BENEFITS

Cloud desktop business outcomes

Improve business agility with cloud desktop

Today's employees are working across a wide array of locations. And it’s pushing IT to provide cost-effective solutions that perform equally well on every device, from any location. Citrix DaaS equips you with a secure, easy-to-manage cloud solution to quickly deliver apps or desktops from any cloud or datacenter. Provide secure remote access to Linux or Windows desktops when the need arises—and spin them back down at any time. This pay-as-you-go consumption model ensures you pay only for what you use and empowers employees to work wherever they’re most productive. It's the easiest, fastest way to adapt to the changing needs of your hybrid workforce while maintaining data security and compliance.

Simplify your virtual desktop infrastructure

If you're looking for ways to unburden IT from physical infrastructure, Citrix DaaS provides an ideal option. There’s no need to set up servers, strain your datacenter, or manage patches and updates. Since resources are in the cloud, you can scale up and down on demand to accommodate seasonal shifts, temporary staff, mergers, acquisitions, and more—without having to devote extra resources or take time from higher-value initiatives. Any admin, regardless of IT level, has the option to deploy new cloud desktops seamlessly.

Improve business continuity and disaster recovery with the cloud

Business disruptions can occur at any time, for any number of reasons, from weather events to pandemics. Regardless of the type of outage, Citrix DaaS ensures your end users have secure access to resources from any location, device, or network connection. Simply scale up and down as needed—no need to worry about your datacenters or wait until an admin can get to physical servers. Employees get the same high performance desktop experience. You keep sensitive apps and desktops secure by centralizing management within the cloud console.

Choose your cloud deployment

With Citrix, you choose the deployment that works best for you. For the quickest, simplest way to get started with cloud apps and desktops, there’s Citrix DaaS for Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud—easy-to-adopt solutions that can be purchased directly from the cloud services marketplace of your choice. For enterprise IT teams in need of full flexibility, hybrid DaaS lets you manage on-premises and public cloud-hosted desktops side by side. Whether you move to cloud-only desktops or manage them alongside on-premises resources, you can use the same central console to set granular security policies, monitor activity, and rapidly provision updates to all users.