Citrix has enhanced Citrix XenApp 5 to enable companies to deliver on-demand applications from virtual machines (VMs) running desktop operating systems such as Windows 7, Vista and Windows XP.
The VM-based model, says Citrix, complements delivery methods already included in XenApp, including the ability to host shared applications centrally via Windows Terminal Services or stream them to a PC or laptop to run locally.
“The combination of shared, streamed and VM-based delivery, working together with Citrix Receiver and Dazzle, give our customers the ability to dynamically deliver on-demand applications to any user in any location,” says Nick Keene, country manager, Citrix Systems SA.
With the addition of VM hosted applications, XenApp 5 now offers 100% application compatibility with minimal testing and validation requirements, says Citrix.
In addition to VM hosted applications, XenApp 5 also features new capabilities for power and capacity management as well as Citrix HDX technology enhancements, such as HDX MediaStream for Flash, the company adds.
According to Citrix, the new features in XenApp 5 will be available for download from the company's Web site on 29 September.
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