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David Coleman

Dave Coleman is Director of Product Management for Citrix Receiver for Windows and Mac  at Citrix. Currently his hot topics include simplifying the user experience and adding exciting new capabilities to  these products.

Dave is a six year veteran at Citrix, with previous start up experience, and prior to that many years with Nortel in various product management roles.

  1. Receiver for Win 8 and RT 1.3 now on the Windows Store

    By David Coleman · Published on 4 weeks ago · 6 Comments

    Our first official update for our touch-enabled Receiver for Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro devices! This version adds the ability to use multiple sessions as well as a number of usability improvements.   It can be used with  StoreFront  or Web Interface deployments. Connections can be direct or through Access Gateway Enterprise Edition version 10. Click here to try this version. It is still a good idea to ask ...

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  2. It’s here! Receiver for Win 8/RT 1.2

    By David Coleman · Published on 3 months ago · 67 Comments

    The first official release for your touch-enabled Win RT tablet or Windows 8 Pro device now on the Windows Store!   It adds the ability to connect to XenApp Services and XenDesktop Services sites for Web Interface deployments, not just StoreFront enabled sites. Connections can be direct or through Access Gateway Enterprise Edition.  We also added the ability to open ica files if you're using browser access. ...

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  3. Receiver for Mac 11.7 – Just Released

    By David Coleman · Published on 4 months ago · 7 Comments

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    Also in time for the new year, this version responds to requests for  user experience improvements and adds support for StorageZones in conjunction with CloudGateway 2.   To update your Mac, visit http://receiver.citrix.com/. As before, you can configure using with an email or server address or  activate by opening a provisioning file or even deploy using an ESD tool. However you can no longer deploy this version via ...

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  4. Receiver for Windows 3.4 – Just Released

    By David Coleman · Published on 4 months ago · 24 Comments

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    Just in time for the New Year, this update responds to requests for first time use and login  simplifications and supports StoreageZones with a new a ShareFile Sync upgrade. It also works well on Windows 8 Pro machines.  You can update  your PC to the latest standard version (CitrixReceiver.exe) by visiting http://receiver.citrix.com/. As before, you can configure the standard version of Receiver using an email or server address or activate it ...

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  5. StoreFront: Enterprise Mobility built into Excalibur Tech Preview

    By David Coleman · Published on 4 months ago · 6 Comments

    One of Cris Lau’s 5 reasons why you want to download the Excalibur tech preview is to try first-hand its new unified FlexCast 2.0 architecture. But another great one is to experience the updated StoreFront and it's ability to enable users on-the-go. With Excalibur, StoreFront supersedes Web Interface as the standard mid-tier server bringing superior functionality and flexibility. StoreFront provides that common access experience across devices ...

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  6. Receiver for Win 8/RT Preview Update Goes Live

    By David Coleman · Published on 5 months ago · 50 Comments

    If you have installed the preview version of  Citrix Receiver from the Windows Store, you have likely already been notified of the update. If you installed the very first Preview version, you might not be notified but can  Click here to install the Preview update. Before trying the Preview, you should ask your IT department if it can be used in your environment.  The Preview version let you access ...

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  7. Microsoft Launches Windows 8

    By David Coleman · Published on 6 months ago · 46 Comments

    Windows 8 has arrived accompanied by some fabulous new tablets and computers.  And if you want to work and play from anywhere, Citrix has some great choices for you to go along with it. For Intel-based Windows 8 devices, click here to install Citrix Receiver for Windows.  Receiver for Windows  works on your Windows 8 desktop to provides one click access to all of your Windows, Web and SaaS ...

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  8. Receiver for Windows 8/RT “Metro” Preview Arrives in the Windows Store

    By David Coleman · Published on 8 months ago · 127 Comments

    Eyeing one of  those stellar Windows 8 tablets or ultra-books that will start appearing this fall? When you purchase one, you can depend on Citrix to enable you to work and play from anywhere.  One of those ways is the new Citrix Receiver for Windows 8/RT Preview now available in the Windows 8 Store.  It's a great new option for accessing Citrix-enabled apps and desktops. The Preview version can ...

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  9. What’s new with Receiver for Windows 3.3

    By David Coleman · Published on 9 months ago · 8 Comments

    Receiver for Windows 3.3, just released today, comes at the same time as CloudGateway 2 and other Receiver updates. The benefits this brings to Receiver and CloudGateway users is that now, all of your Windows, Web and SaaS applications are all available to you in one click from Receiver. What’s more, if you are also a ShareFile Enterprise customer, all of your documents are available to ...

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  10. What’s new with Receiver for Mac 11.6

    By David Coleman · Published on 9 months ago · No Comments

    Receiver for Mac 11.6, just released today, at the same time as CloudGateway 2 and other Receiver updates. The benefits this brings to Receiver and CloudGateway users is that now, all of your Windows, Web and SaaS applications are all available to you in one click from Receiver on all your devices. What’s more, if you are also a ShareFile Enterprise customer, all of your documents ...

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