
These features include the ability to integrate with Google Cloud Print, audio and video playback, assignment of a unique Receiver ID to each device for monitoring, Clipboard integration across remote and local applications, end-user experience monitoring with HDX Insight and direct SSL connections.
CITRIX RECEIVER CHROMEBOOK PORTABLE
They rolled out Chromebooks to revive interest in sub-$300 portable PCs once the netbook bubble had burst, it adds.Ĭitrix and Google believe that a rapidly growing number of consumers will be looking for a way to leverage the enterprise cloud computing capabilities of the device and services, while still accessing critical line-of-business apps that they rely on today.Īlthough HTML5-based solutions, such as Citrix Receiver for HTML5, will work on Chrome OS and offer browser-based access to virtual apps and desktops without any download or installation of client software, the Receiver for Chrome provides direct integration to functionality specific to Chromebooks.

The firm explains that as the PC market is no longer growing strongly, vendors are searching for new business opportunities. In 2014, the sales stand at 5.2 million, Gartner says. With this download, users can access applications, desktops and data from any device, including smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs.Īccording to market research firm Gartner, by 2017, sales of Chromebooks are set to nearly triple to reach 14.4 million units.

The devices are designed to be used primarily while connected to the Internet, with most applications and data residing in the cloud.Ĭitrix Receiver is a client software that provides access to XenDesktop and XenApp installations. Citrix and Google have extended their relationship with the unveiling of a new Receiver for Chrome, which the companies say offers improved user experience.Ī Chromebook is a laptop running Chrome OS as its operating system.
