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S.Arunachalam

A simple, flexible and affordable approach to IT

Crimson Desktop as a Service

Vice President

August 2017Slide2

Users Want

Freedom to access desktops, individual apps, and data

from any of their devices, from any locationSlide3

3+

Devices per employee

1-2

Days a week working remote

47%

Using personal devices for workSlide4

BYOD Continues to Grow

“When will your organization cease to provide personal devices?”

– Gartner CIO Survey

“2014 Planning Guide for Mobility,” Gartner, October 2013Slide5

Users adopting more consumer apps, but often not ideal for work

Employees use 5 consumer apps for every IT provided app

How do I include email attachments in meeting invites?

How do I edit, share, sync files across my tablet, smartphone, desktop, and laptop?

“Source: Forrester Research 2013Slide6

IT can’t keep up with user’s app needs

How do I deliver Windows desktop apps when there aren’t mobile versions of these apps?

How do I prevent the use of non-secure consumer productivity apps?

How do I prevent users from rejecting our IT approved apps?

RESULT: “App Gap”Slide7

On Top of Existing IT Challenges You Face

Unpredictable IT expenses

that are difficult to forecast

Reliant on the “IT guy” for everything—apps, passwords, updates

Lacking a business continuity plan

to keep their business running

Wanting to use your tablet and phone

for more than just email

Workers cant be fully productive

outside of the office Slide8

SMB Cloud Trends

71%

Need solutions for mobile workstyles

50%

Think cloud is important to their business

60%

Don’t have the resources to implement new technology solutions

56%

Prefer a single source IT solution

Source: Microsoft 2012 SMB Cloud Adoption Study, Edge Strategies Slide9

IT is a large capital expense

Work only happens in the officeSmartphone and tablets for email

Calling the helpdesk or “IT guy”IT does support and maintenance

IT is a monthly operating expense

Work happens wherever you are

Your apps and data from any device

On-demand, self-service IT

IT drives strategic initiatives

IT Today

IT Tomorrow

Cloud Services Are Ideal For SMBsSlide10

Business

and

IT leaders Like the Business Case

“I know my exact employee IT costs and don’t have unexpected IT expenses.”

Finance Department

“Cloud makes it easy to work from any device and I can get to everything I need.”

Workers

“Cloud means we will have time to focus on more strategic initiatives.”

IT Owner

“I can focus on growing my business, not worrying about IT

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Business Owner

Business Growth

Flexibility & Agility

Predictable Spending

Modernize ITSlide11

The Solution: Hosted Desktops, Apps and MobilitySlide12

Desktops-as-a-Service (DaaS)

is a complete hosted IT solution,

delivered by Citrix Service Providers. DaaS includes a bundle of

cloud desktops, apps, data

and mobility services.

Businesses are drawn to DaaS

because it’s a better approach to IT.

One that is

simple, flexible and affordable

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IT Services

Data Storage and Backup

Infrastructure as a Service

Disaster Recovery

Hosted Email

Office Productivity

LOB

Web

WindowsSlide14

Hosted Desktop

IT Services

Data Storage and Backup

Infrastructure as a Service

Disaster Recovery

Hosted Email

Office Productivity

LOB

Web

WindowsSlide15

Intrinsic Benefits of DaaS

Business

Agility

Mobile

Workstyles

Business

Continuity

Predictable

IT Costs

Redefine the

Role of IT

Control and

Compliance Slide16

Any device, business or personal

Better than PC performance

Seamless app and data integration

Self-service IT

Cloud Desktop and App Essentials Slide17

Any device, Business or Personal

Universal access to desktops, apps,

data and IT services

Windows, Mac, tablets and smartphones 

Intuitive app store-like interface

Consistent experience on any device Slide18

High definition experience

on any network

Touch enabled for tablets and smartphones

Seamless use of local peripherals

Real time voice and video

Better Than PC PerformanceSlide19

Seamless App Integration

Integrate local apps into cloud desktops

Merge other cloud services or apps

Smoothly transition to cloud desktops

Migrate legacy apps over timeSlide20

Self-Service IT

Simple and intuitive self-service interface

Storefront to shop for cloud services

No help desk calls for adds/moves/changes

Dashboard for usage and analytics Slide21

What is My Path to the Cloud?

Start with basic IT servicesAdd Office and email apps

Layer in LOB and specialty appsAccess a cloud hosted desktop

from any deviceSlide22

Cost of Doing Nothing

IT spending and complexity inhibits business growth

The business is exposed to disruptions and disasters

Workers remain tethered to the office

Can’t attract top talent outside your region

Your competition can gain an advantage Slide23

Crimson Cloud and Citrix Partnership

Proven solution by over 2,600+ partners

Receiver delivers

apps and desktops to over 1.5 Billion devices

Same technology used

by 99% of Fortune

500 companiesSlide24

Get started on Your Desktops and Applications Move to the Cloud

Crimson Cloud

assesses objectives, requirements, existing investments and the readiness of your organization

Crimson Cloud

creates a well-designed strategy and plan for migration that leverages existing resources and minimizes impact

Crimson Cloud

builds, tests and deploys the solution starting with simple workloads to ensure that platform and automated operations meet your expectations

Assess

Design

DeploySlide25

Cloud Services

with

Crimson Cloud

Simple, self-service IT that gives you freedom and flexibility

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Pay for only what you use as a predictable monthly expense

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Ensure your business can whether a disruption and

your employees can stay productive Slide26