In Episode 181 of The Citrix Session, hosts Bill Sutton and Todd Smith dive into the key takeaways from the blog “What’s New and Next with Citrix: Q&A from our May 2025 Webinar.” From release cadence updates and licensing clarity to enhanced integration with Windows 365 and Nutanix, this episode is packed with forward-looking insights for Citrix admins and tech leaders.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Why Citrix is moving to annual LTSR releases
• How UHMC licensing simplifies multi-cloud deployment
• The difference between the Secure Browser and Enterprise Browser
• How Citrix is integrating with Chrome Enterprise Premium, Unicon, and Elux
• Upcoming SSO and identity access changes using Entra ID
• PVS + Nutanix integrations and what’s coming in Web Studio
• What Citrix is doing to enable zero-trust browser access and secure SaaS use
• Real-world endpoint strategies including BYOD, thin clients, and USB redirection

Whether you’re catching up during your commute or tuning in to stay ahead of the curve, this episode offers a deep but approachable breakdown of what’s shaping the future of Citrix.

Managing virtual desktops doesn’t have to be hard. In Episode 180 of The Citrix Session, Bill Sutton is joined by Citrix’s Todd Smith and Geremy Meyers—and special guest Phil Sellers from XenTegra—to break down the latest innovations from the Citrix + Nutanix partnership.

What’s New & Why It Matters:

• One Integration Point: Citrix now supports Prism Central, giving you seamless access to multiple Nutanix clusters—on-prem or in the cloud
• Hybrid Cloud Ready: Simplify and scale across data centers and hyperscalers with Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2)
• Image Management at Scale: Clone and replicate Citrix golden images across clusters effortlessly
• NetScaler VPX Now on AHV: Official support eliminates hardware and hypervisor lock-in
• Faster, Simpler Admin Experience: Unified visibility, better resiliency, and zero image refactoring

Bottom Line:
Citrix and Nutanix just made managing and scaling VDI a whole lot easier—and more cost-effective.

🎙️ Hosted by: Bill Sutton, XenTegra
👥 Guests: Todd Smith & Geremy Meyers (Citrix), Phil Sellers (XenTegra)

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As hardware costs climb and Windows 11 migration looms, IT leaders face a tough choice: upgrade or optimize. In Episode 179 of The Citrix Session, Bill Sutton (XenTegra) and Todd Smith (Citrix) unpack a smarter path—repurposing aging hardware with Citrix Elux and Scout.

Why Listen:

• Learn how tariffs and supply chain delays are impacting endpoint strategies
• Discover how Citrix Elux enables secure, seamless access to Windows 11 on old devices
• Understand how Citrix's Scout tool simplifies endpoint management
• Explore flexible deployment options, including boot-to-VDI and Imprivata tap-and-go
• Hear how NetScaler and Win365 fit into a hybrid IT model—no rip and replace required

Key Takeaway:
You don’t need new hardware to modernize your workspace. Citrix’s built-in solutions help you do more with what you already have.

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📅 Recorded: June 5, 2025
🎙️ Hosted by: Bill Sutton, Director of Modern Workspaces, XenTegra
👥 Guest: Todd Smith, Citrix