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"This is a very stable solution which you can feel confident using.""Among the most valuable features is the Citrix Workspace, which allows us to drive that thin-client connection and the remote control/remote access capabilities. Those things have allowed us to connect an awful lot of people quickly from home and that's obviously helped during the pandemic.""I found the ease of deployment, scalability, and security to be to our benefit when supplying virtual applications to our clients.""The tool helps me to connect with some apps of our company and resolve the tickets.""The App is the most valuable feature.""The Provisioning Services are the most valuable feature. We have Premium licensing, so Provisioning Services is huge for us, along with the Virtual Apps and Desktops part. It allows us to have a vDisk for every region, one that can easily be copied between them if we need to, to limit the amount of updates we have to do.""Citrix has had the top remote display for the last 20 years, and there is a huge technological gap between Citrix and its competitors.""The product is simple to set up, and its deep integration with Microsoft is also a valuable feature."

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"The solution is very quick to set up.""This solution has allowed us to have a highly flexible remote access solution in DR/BC situations.""I can do anything from a remote desktop as if I were sitting at my own PC.""The installation is almost instant.""The technical support is good."

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"There is room for improvement on the hypervisor side, providing better integration between the hypervisor and the product line. I suspect that they haven't put the work into that because of the move to the cloud. They want everything to be cloud-hosted. But for folks like us, who will always be a hybrid model, that's of some concern.""The cost of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is high and has room for improvement.""Templating the deployment process could use improvement. When you start, there are a large number of details that are quite client-specific, although they do share common themes. To get somebody up and running in a day is very difficult to do. They should streamline by use case.""There is room for improvement because it has a lot of dependency on Active Directory and other things. If they could come up with something similar and native, a complete solution portfolio would help.""In the bank, a major part of all our applications is Microsoft App-V. If App-V is at end of life, then we need a new technology to replace it. As of today, I haven't seen in Citrix Studio that there is a new technology embedded directly in it to replace App-V.""For us, pricing is the most important feature to improve.""My only issue with Citrix is that they frequently rebrand their products. I'm using the app and everything is fine but after a couple of years, it's entirely different. There were an enormous number of Citrix tools readily available. My immediate concern was selecting the correct ones.""We encounter compatibility issues related to hardware, scanners, and other devices."

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"Integration could be improved. I'd prefer if the solution could integrate with our support and report tools as well as our timesheet reporting.""If the PC is hung then it requires a reboot.""The pricing has tripled in a small amount of time and there is not three times better service."

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  • "You have to do some hard work in order to get the suitable licenses."
  • "The licenses are affordable, but the support is a bit expensive, though worth the value.​"
  • "The product, XenServer, is free to use, and XenApp has a one month free license."
  • "It is a bit costly, but enterprise class features come with a cost."
  • "It is quite expensive, but so are the competitors on the market."
  • "I think it is a little high priced."
  • "I suggest using the concurrent user licensing scheme."
  • "A perpetual enterprise license costs approximately $300 USD."
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  • "We pay approximately 2,000 Euros a year for the solution. The licensing is all-inclusive; you don't have to pay for extra add-ons or services."
  • "It was cheap and now it is comparably expensive. It costs me $484 to use the solution with just two physical PCs."
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    Also Known As
    Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, XenDesktop, XenApp (Citrix Virtual Apps)
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    Overview

    Enable secure, flexible work with the leader in virtual apps and desktops

    Deliver desktop as a service (DaaS) from any cloud or datacenter

    Get started with Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) in minutes to provide a familiar, high-performance digital workspace experience to your users. We’ll manage the infrastructure and security. You focus on your business.

    GoToMyPC is a remote access platform that enables professionals to access, manage, and transfer files, data, and programs from remote desktops. AES encryption, dual passwords, and end-to-end authentication are included in the platform; these ensure safe access to hosts and clients using desktops, iPads, iPhones, and Android devices.

    GoToMyPC allows businesses to issue URL invites to guest users, allowing for one-time sessions for demonstrations, technical support, and presentations, among other things. Role-based permissions, screen zoom, remote printing, Wi-Fi network management, secure login, user & account management, and API access are all features that are included in the solution. In addition, professionals can use the document editing feature to cut, copy, and paste content between connected devices.

    GoToMyPC can help users access the device keyboard, auto-correction, and Bluetooth support.

    Managers can use reports to track sessions and acquire insight into the time, connection type, and duration of connections.

    GoToMyPC Features

    GoToMyPC has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Remote access: Work on your device from any location. Remote deployment and simple installation. Users can download GoToMyPC and use it to deploy, install, and configure their computer from any location.
    • Robust security: Stay safe with 256-bit AES encryption, multi-factor authentication, dual passwords, and host access credentials.
    • Stability: Real-Time Diagnostics provides continuous insight into your connectivity status while allowing you to connect in seconds and experience highly stable in-session performance.
    • Remote printing capability: Send documents to printers on your remote or local computer.
    • Simple privacy: To preserve your privacy, simply lock the remote keyboard and turn off the computer's screen.
    • Easy diagnostics when issues arise: You'll have complete visibility into device connectivity and performance with Real-Time Diagnostics, so you won't have to wait for answers. With in-dashboard fix suggestions, Real-Time Diagnostics empowers you to resolve common connectivity issues caused by your computer's hardware, Internet / Wi-Fi, or RAM.
    • File transferring: Transfer a file between machines with ease. No more sending files to oneself via email. Support for multi-monitors. View all monitors linked to your PC.
    • Shortcuts to desktop: Create shortcuts to your PC that skip the browser's normal login page.
    • Guest invitations: Invite someone to join you on your computer for a short time. This is ideal for demonstrations or technical support.
    • Sound: Listen to your music or voicemail on the computer you're using.
    • Usage reports: Keep track of your connections, including their origin, time, type, and duration.
    • Free support and upgrades: Free software upgrades, service upgrades, and technical support are available 24/7.
    • Bitdefender-powered GoTo Antivirus: Safeguard your PCs from cyber-threats such as malware, viruses, and sophisticated internet threats.

    GoToMyPC Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing GoToMyPC. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Boost productivity: Access everything you need to get your job done securely when away from the office, while giving exceptional service to your colleagues, customers, or teams.
    • Access all your work from home: Work on your files, applications, and programs, and network as if you were at your desk in real time.

    Sample Customers
    Exelon, Aeronamic, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Alameda County Medical Center, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Aloysius Stichting, Amarchand Mangaldas, AmBev, Amnet Technology Solutions, Arval
    The Lubitz Financial Group, Stitely & Kartsetter PLLC
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Insurance Company8%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Non Profit6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise56%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise44%
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    Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is ranked 3rd in Remote Access with 90 reviews while GoToMyPC is ranked 23rd in Remote Access. Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is rated 8.4, while GoToMyPC is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) writes "Flexible Deployment, reliable performance, and fast transmission speeds". On the other hand, the top reviewer of GoToMyPC writes "Accessing multiple PCs from remote locations is easy and reliable with this solution". Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is most compared with VMware Horizon View, Citrix Workspace, Amazon Appstream, Amazon WorkSpaces and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, whereas GoToMyPC is most compared with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, TeamViewer, GoToAssist, VNC Connect and LogMeIn Pro.

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