The Citrix Session

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Welcome to 'The Citrix Session,' where we bring you the latest in Citrix technologies and solutions. Hosted by XenTegra, this podcast dives deep into the world of Citrix digital workspace solutions, exploring everything from virtual apps and desktops to networking and security. Join us each episode as we discuss best practices, new features, and expert strategies to optimize your Citrix environment and enhance your user experience. Whether you're an IT professional seeking to expand your Citrix knowledge or a business leader looking to improve operational efficiency, 'The Citrix Session' is your essential resource for staying ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Tune in to transform the way you work with the power of Citrix and XenTegra."

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August 26, 2026Episode 325 min

CVAD 2607 LTSR: Why Standing Still Costs More Than Upgrading

In this episode of The Citrix Session, host Andy Whiteside is joined by XenTegra's Bill Sutton (Modern Workspace practice lead) and Charles Anderson (Solutions Architect) to break down Citrix's newly released Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) 2607 Long Term Service Release, using Citrix DaaS team member Sean Bass's blog post as their guide. The team covers why standing still on an older CVAD release costs organizations more than upgrading, what's actually new in this LTSR, and why most customers are better off moving fully to DaaS rather than maintaining an on-prem control plane. Topics include: LTSR vs. Current Release: the three-year support window, why Andy and Bill recommend waiting for CU1 before adopting a new LTSR, and what you give up by staying on Current Releases A ~14% improvement in protocol/bandwidth efficiency for faster, more responsive sessions Smarter cloud cost management with automated power management for Azure and Google Cloud workloads AI-powered session recording insights that let admins search recordings with natural language instead of watching hours of video New compliance capabilities that enforce app-level security policies down to the endpoint Enhancements to Citrix WEM (Workspace Environment Management) for automated administration and better logon performance visibility HDX Super Resolution, which offloads rendering to client-side GPUs for a better visual experience without adding server-side GPU cost Expanded unified communications support beyond Microsoft Teams and Zoom, including WebEx, Cisco Jabber, and Slack If you're still running an on-prem Citrix control plane, or you're evaluating whether to upgrade your VDAs to the 2607 LTSR, this episode breaks down what's worth paying attention to and why. Currently on-prem and considering your options? Contact XenTegra. We can help map out the right path forward: https://xentegra.com/contact-us/ #Citrix #CitrixDaaS #VDI #CVAD #LTSR #DigitalWorkspace #XenTegra #HDX #CloudComputing

August 17, 2026Episode 250 min

Citrix Secure Spaces Flex: A Smarter, More Secure Way to Power Modern Developer Environments

In Season 2, Episode 2 of The Citrix Session, XenTegra's Andy Whiteside and Charles Anderson are joined by Citrix's Tarkan Kocoglu, Mathew Varghese, and Somesh Naidu to discuss Citrix Secure Spaces Flex and how it's transforming secure, modern developer environments. The conversation explores container based development, zero trust security for code and secrets, persona based pricing, AI agent sandboxing, and how organizations can modernize without a disruptive cutover. Learn how Citrix is rethinking developer workspaces by combining managed Kubernetes infrastructure, built in security, and flexible consumption into a modern platform built for today's development teams. Watch the Secure Spaces demo Mathew references: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVZ7g3LdyZc&list=PLbrnMEdPVDPUfup2d5FFn8UHesJq-WdDp&index=5&t=3s

June 22, 202633 min

What is Citrix DaaS Flex?

In Season 2, Episode 1 of The Citrix Session, XenTegra's Andy Whiteside, Bill Sutton, and Randy Price are joined by Citrix's Mathew Varghese to discuss Citrix DaaS Flex and how it's transforming desktop modernization. The conversation explores persona-based computing, simplified cloud adoption, infrastructure management, security responsibilities, and how organizations can optimize costs while delivering the right user experience for every employee. Learn how Citrix is rethinking Desktop-as-a-Service by combining managed infrastructure, intelligent workload sizing, and operational simplicity into a modern platform built for today's digital workspace.

February 10, 2023Episode 12525 min

The Citrix Session: Enable mobile workstyles, empower users with Citrix Workspace App on iPad

The traditional 9-to-5 job looks a lot different today, and for many, there’s less sitting at a desk in an office building. Although some executives and employees in sales and customer success have always needed flexibility, many companies have adopted mobile and hybrid work styles for most if not all of their workforce. What’s behind the change? The pandemic, the influx of a new generation in the workforce, and more employees who need to work on the go and stay productive, no matter where they are. Users now expect to be able to access corporate applications on the move and at their desk, all while having access to an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, and audio devices. They also require a device powerful enough to deliver the performance necessary for accessing corporate applications, with a large display to perform business-critical work. In recent years, tablet devices such as iPads have become more prevalent in the enterprise because of their convenience and larger screens. Apple’s newest tablets offer displays that are nearly 13-inches, and they are much lighter compared to laptops. They also come equipped with a powerful processor and memory to deliver high performance. When combined with Citrix Workspace app, users can access their Windows-based apps and desktops on the device, providing enterprise capabilities with a great user experience. With external monitor, keyboard and mouse supported; users can truly transform their iPads with Citrix Workspace app into a full-scale workstation. Read more about it here . Host: Andy Whiteside Co-host: Geremy Meyers

May 4, 2021Episode 7244 min

The Citrix Session: What’s new with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops – March 2021

We’re rolling into the new year right where we left off, continuing to release new features that help our customers adapt to business challenges and securely deploy a digital workspace with confidence, regardless of where they are on their cloud journey. We are happy to announce the rollout of our latest features and developments with the release of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 version 2103 . This release, along with our continual cloud service enhancements, will help you to deliver the IT agility you need for 2021 and beyond. Host: Andy Whiteside Co-Host: Bill Sutton Guest: Nitin Sharma

May 26, 2024Episode 16229 min

The Citrix Session: Enhanced Security for Linux Thin Clients with Citrix Enterprise Browser and ZTNA

Building upon the robust security of Linux thin clients, Citrix is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Enterprise Browser offerings to Linux, marking a significant step in our access security platform expansion strategy. This empowers organizations to further secure access to web and SaaS applications, particularly for environments reliant on Linux thin clients, which are already locked down by design and managed by thin client vendors. This release, currently available as a private tech preview, comes packed with powerful features that are waiting for you to explore. As part of this preview, let’s dive into its advanced capabilities, particularly in the context of enhanced security for Linux thin clients: Host: Andy Whiteside Co-host: Bill Sutton Co-host: Geremy Meyers Co-host: Monica Griesemer

August 18, 2021Episode 8449 min

The Citrix Session: Hybrid Work and Hackers: The 2021 zero trust approach to security

Because of the new world of working from everywhere, we have created a hackers paradise. In this podcast, we discuss the end-to-end way Citrix is working on helping to address this. Host: Andy Whiteside Co-Host: Jon Spallone Guest: Andre Leibovici

October 28, 2020Episode 4838 min

The Citrix Session - Citrix TIPs: 10 common Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops assessment findings

These sessions discuss the following topics, blogs, and support articles: Citrix TIPs: 10 common Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops assessment findings "In my time as a virtualization consultant on Citrix’s Americas Professional Services team, I have been part of more than 30 Citrix environment assessment engagements. In these, we review the customer’s Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment and its supporting components." Host: Andy Whiteside Co-Host: Bill Sutton Guest: David Johnson

December 5, 2019Episode 91 hr 3 min

The Citrix Session - How Citrix Enhances Microsoft WVD

This session discusses how How Citrix Enhances Microsoft WVD. Host: Andy Whiteside Co-Host: Bill Sutton Special Guest: Pete Downing Guest/Author: Kevin Nardone

February 21, 2022Episode 10034 min

The Citrix Session: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops: Looking back on 2021 and ahead at 2022

Last year had many of us wondering, what’s next? Will we be able to travel home for the holidays? Meet our friends for happy hour? Cheer on our favorite football team in person? Here at Citrix, we’ve been focused on what’s next for the future of work. Over the past year, the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops team has added new features and functionality to support you as you navigate this new digital landscape, implement hybrid-work initiatives, and keep your employees productive no matter what’s ahead. Host: Andy Whiteside Co-host: Bill Sutton