Any IT professional who’s had the opportunity to manage a Citrix XenApp or XenDesktop environment understands the complexities of such a task. Precisely because of its multitude of capabilities, a Citrix environment can be a beast to manage. Profiles get corrupted, printers disappear, users are frustrated by slow response times, some applications do not […] View Post
Escape PC Refreshes with Desktop Virtualization
Did the launch of Windows 10 this past summer get you thinking about the next cycle of PC upgrades for your business? Did you get a feeling of dread thinking about the budget and time-consuming effort that goes into refreshing your outdated PCs? If so, you’re not alone. View Post
Is That Email a Phishing Scheme?
Research has revealed that more than half of all users end up opening fraudulent emails and often even fall for them. Phishing is done with the aim of gathering personal information about you, generally related to your finances. The most common reason for the large number of people falling for fraudulent emails is that the phishing […] View Post
What’s new in Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop 7.7 and 7.8?
Citrix’s recent updates to its XenApp and XenDesktop include some significant Microsoft integrations and application layering capabilities you may want to consider integrating into your Citrix environment. View Post
Why is Citrix Slow? & how the 30 Second Challenge Fixes it
Why is Citrix slow? I have heard this question several thousand times over the last 15+ years. It only took me that long to work out a good answer. View Post
Why It’s Time to Move on if Your Cloud Provider Won’t Sign a HIPAA BAA
Despite new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Business Associate Agreement (BAA) regulations that went into effect in 2013, many healthcare organizations are still encountering the occasional cloud service provider who refuses to sign a BAA. Although they may have a logical explanation, any refusal to sign a BAA should be seen as a red flag. View Post
Top 5 Benefits of Desktop Virtualization
Rapidly changing technology often leaves small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) struggling to stay on top. Deploying desktop computers is not an easy task, and with operating system patches being released every week just for operating systems, keeping software updated can be daunting. Meanwhile, when new employees come aboard, the business needs to have a machine […] View Post
A Smarter Approach to Mobile Device Management
More people today use personal mobile devices like smartphones and tablets for business purposes. Such devices, coupled with greater Wi-Fi accessibility and cloud services, have empowered us with the ability to access data and do business from practically anywhere at anytime. View Post
Top 5 Reasons Citrix is Slow and Why IT Can’t Seem to Fix It
Quite possibly the No. 1 complaint you hear from your end users is frustration about the speed — or lack thereof — of their Citrix XenApp or XenDesktop environment. You and they both know that not only is a slow system inordinately annoying, but it’s also a productivity-killer. Moments spent watching the blue donut of death […] View Post
Is the Cloud Right For Your Healthcare Practice?
Despite the fact that the cloud offers healthcare providers, facilities and organizations substantial relief and efficiency, the industry has been slow to transition data to cloud storage. Most of this apprehension can be traced to concern about remaining HIPAA-compliant in the cloud and the sometimes-literal life and death need for constant data accessibility. View Post
