![]() He said that the software makes the iPad a complementary device to the smartphone and laptop in the client choices available to organisations. Labana also said that the National Health Service is interested in the iPad because of its long battery life (quoted as up to 10 hours by Apple), and because accessing applications via Citrix Receiver provides greater security as sensitive data is not stored on the unit itself.Ĭitrix is "very excited" about the new Receiver release, according to Labana. "We're seeing an unusual amount of interest for Receiver on this device," said Labana, adding that people may be drawn to interact with it more because of the gesture-driven interface. It runs an operating system very similar to that of the iPhone, and ships in versions with Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi and 3G broadband capability.Ĭitrix has "done things to make the user interface gesture-friendly", according to Labana, so that iPad users can navigate Windows applications using the touch-sensitive screen. The device has a 9.7in touch-screen and weighs less than 1Kg. Open Citrix Receiver and select Add Account Type in the. "We see the iPad as a device that users can just carry around with them for collaboration," said Harry Labana, chief technology officer for Citrix's desktop group. iOS If not yet installed, install the Citrix Receiver app for your device. Both applications are available for download now from Apple's App Store. Meanwhile, the GoToMeeting client allows iPad users to collaborate in web conference meetings with colleagues using a PC or Mac. Receiver is Citrix's 'universal client' for accessing corporate resources such as XenApp or XenDesktop sessions, and is already supported on Windows PCs, Macs and Apple's iPhone. Introduced over the long weekend to coincide with the US availability of the iPad, the new Citrix Receiver enables users to access Windows applications running in a virtual desktop or inside a traditional Citrix server-hosted session. Apple's iPad has been given a boost in credibility as an enterprise client with the release of a Citrix Receiver for the tablet device, along with a version of the firm's GoToMeeting collaboration tool ![]()
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