subject: Quickbooks Hosting With Citrix Xenapp6; New Features, Benefits [print this page] Many accounting professionals and small business owners are now aware of the benefits of hosting their QuickBooks using Citrix and a third-party hosting company versus exchanging QuickBooks files or self-hosting client data.
These benefits include:
Access from anywhere - All you need is an internet connection
Convenience - No driving to and from your client's office
Reduced IT Costs - Companies have reduced their IT costs by 30 percent or more
Reliability - Networks and applications are managed by experts
Security - 128-bit encryption and servers stored at SAS 70 Type II data centers
Citrix recently introduced XenApp 6.0, which is the latest on-demand application delivery and virtualization software from Citrix. The benefits of Xenapp 6.0 to quickbooks hosting users include:
Enhanced Citrix receivers for Macs - Seamless access to the server through the new Citrix receiver
Universal Smartphone Support - Access from any smartphone including iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Android
App-V Integration - Citrix and Microsoft virtual applications can interact and share data seamlessly
Expanded support of devices - USB access supports POS devices, webcams, microphones, scanners, digital cameras, and more
Built for Windows Server 2008 - Improves speed and reliability of QuickBooks applications delivered through Xenapp 6.0.
Self Service - Using Citrix product Dazzle, user can now subscribe to applications from their PC and MAC
Multi-Language Support - Access can be customized to up to 8 different languages
Supports 64 bit computing - Applications run faster with 64 bit computing versus 32 bit computing
In addition to these user enhancements, there are many data center enhancements that improve the reliability, security, and performance of Citrix application hosting.
