Citrix enhances HDX tech

By Staff Writer for Citrix Systems
Johannesburg, 02 Sep 2009

Citrix Systems says it has made a breakthrough in its HDX technology, enabling Citrix XenDesktop to deliver high-end professional graphics in real-time over any network.

According to the company, the new HDX 3D technology delivers a richer, high-definition desktop experience to users in any location, over any network.

Combined with the full portfolio of HDX technologies in XenDesktop, says Citrix, the HDX 3D capability allows organisations to leverage talent globally, while still housing data centrally.

Nick Keene, country manager of Citrix Systems SA, says, “XenDesktop with HDX technology provides a desktop virtualisation solution that suits every user type without sacrificing performance and security over the LAN or WAN”.

The company notes that HDX 3D is part of a range of Citrix HDX technologies that go beyond a single protocol to address potential problems in all parts of the IT infrastructure, from the data centre, to the network, to the device.

It adds that, combined with its HDX Adaptive Orchestration technology, XenDesktop can also dynamically adapt to changes in the environment by applying the best technologies for each user scenario.

HDX 3D, says Citrix, consumes 10 times less bandwidth than alternative technologies and still provides a high-definition user experience, allowing IT to implement virtual desktops without going through expensive network upgrades.

HDX 3D will be available by the end of September as a free feature of Citrix XenDesktop Advanced, Enterprise and Platinum editions for all new and existing XenDesktop customers.