Virtualization to corporate and BYO MacBooks: Connectikpeople.co has captured the Citrix DesktopPlayer for Mac.
Launched today, this release aims to mark the extension of desktop virtualization to corporate and BYO MacBooks with no network dependency.
Connectikpeople.co observes that, DesktopPlayer runs locally, enterprise Windows apps in a VM while preserving personal Mac settings and data. DesktopPlayer also brings a simplified interface and multiple view modes that provide quick access to both Windows and Mac environments at the same time. A single wizard-driven installer pushes down a
Windows desktop after a simple registration to a server.
Corporate IT can use a single Windows golden image across any number of Macs in the enterprise with DesktopPlayer since it leverages the Synchronizer central management backend. The Synchronizer is the common management server that offers a single pane of glass for management of Windows virtual desktops for Macs, as well as and PCs running XenClient Enterprise.
The Centralized management provides the capability to automatically update VMs on multiple MacBooks
AD policy-based access and granular policies can be applied to managed VMs on BYO MacBooks, including VM lockout, expiration and remote kill.
The PvD technology enables users to retain user-installed applications and desktop settings. MacBook users can install their own apps and personal device software while IT can continue to control and update the base golden image, and more.
