Citrix FlexCast: Why it Matters

Friday, February 18, 2011

In today’s ever changing technology market, the lines are often blurred between actual technology and marketing.  In some cases, that line is so blurred that it’s hard to tell what matters and what does not. For example, ICA messaging turns into HDX which sprouts into Nitro, and Mach 3, all the while we are still talking about the ICA protocol.

Similar blurry messaging surrounds Citrix FlexCast. However, the technology behind it, and most importantly the flexibility of that technology, is truly impressive.  To be clear, FlexCast is all about desktop virtualization.  So, let’s first discuss the meaning around desktop virtualization, then the meaning around Flexcast, and finally uncover why FlexCast matters. Read the Tech Brief.