Ivanti DesktopNow Plus Joins Citrix Ready Secure Remote Access Program

Workspace Management Solution Verified to Support Secure Remote Access to Citrix XenDesktop and Citrix XenApp

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Mar 22, 2017, 08:00 ET

SALT LAKE CITY, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivanti, a leader in integrating and automating critical IT tasks, today announced that Ivanti DesktopNow Plus, powered by AppSense, has joined the Citrix Ready Secure Remote Access program. The Citrix Ready Secure Remote Access program helps customers identify third-party solutions that are recommended to help secure corporate networks from data theft and other security attacks.

Ivanti DesktopNow Plus has been verified to integrate seamlessly with Citrix products in delivering fully personalized, dynamic desktops for all end users and has demonstrated the ability to support the security pillars of the Secure Remote Access program including: application security and data security. DesktopNow Plus secures virtual desktop infrastructures while simultaneously improving user acceptance of XenApp and XenDesktop environments, removing risks to both enterprise security and worker productivity when implementing a desktop virtualization project.

"At Ivanti, we're focused on helping customers and their users assure privacy, protect sensitive information and enable compliance of applications and data without compromising workforce flexibility or productivity," said Jon Rolls, Vice President of Product Management, Ivanti. "It's an honor to be recognized for these achievements by the Citrix Ready Secure Remote Access program."

"When integrated with XenApp and XenDesktop, the Ivanti DesktopNow Plus workspace management solution can enhance control at the application level to help protect sensitive business information and defend against zero-day and denial-of-service attacks," said Siddharth Rabindran, Director, Citrix Ready program at Citrix. "We are pleased to add it to a select list of products that have been verified in the App Security and Data Security categories of our Citrix Ready Secure Remote Access Program."

As previously announced, DesktopNow Plus has been verified as Citrix Ready® after completing a rigorous process to ensure compatibility with Citrix NetScaler, Citrix XenDesktop, and Citrix XenApp providing confidence in joint solution compatibility. Customers can be assured that DesktopNow Plus has successfully passed a series of tests established by Citrix, and can be trusted to work effectively with Citrix products in production environments.

Ivanti DesktopNow Plus is a workspace management solution that simplifies desktop deployments and administration, increasing productivity to reduce IT costs and secure endpoints. With DesktopNow Plus, IT organizations can deliver a personalized, compliant desktop regardless of user location or device. The solution also eases Windows 10 migrations and enables secure file sync, sharing and data access.

For more information on how DesktopNow Plus enhances the security of remote access to Citrix XenDesktop and Citrix XenApp, read this jointly developed whitepaper and infographic. You can also watch the Citrix Ready On-Demand Webinar, "A Glimpse into the World of an AppSense and Citrix Architect" here.

For more information on the Citrix Ready Secure Remote Access program, visit: http://citrixreadyprogram.com/2017/cr_sra.

About Ivanti
Ivanti is IT evolved. By integrating and automating critical IT tasks, Ivanti helps IT organizations secure the digital workplace. For more than three decades, Ivanti has helped IT professionals address security threats, manage devices and optimize their user experience. From traditional PCs, to mobile devices, virtual machines and the data center, Ivanti helps discover and manage your IT assets wherever they are located, improving IT service delivery and reducing risk. Ivanti also ensures that supply chain and warehouse teams are effectively leveraging the most up-to-date technology to improve productivity throughout their operation. Ivanti is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has offices all over the world. For more information, visit www.ivanti.com.