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Team: Executive / CTO
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The WIFM of MDX and Worx
App wrapping is one of those in vogue technical solutions for securing mobile apps without interfering with the development of those apps. Despite its flavor-of-the-day-ness, if done right, the technology can be powerful. Delivered as the Worx App SDK or a generic wrapping tool that can be applied to apps post-compile, Citrix MDX Technologies centralize IT configuration, management, security and control for any mobile app, whether created by ...
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Changing the game – new rules – shifting strategies
Why don’t we change the game? You’re coming to Synergy to hear about all the fantastic things Citrix is doing today and tomorrow. I’d like to share some secrets just a little further ahead of the curve. Citrix Startup Accelerator is part of Citrix Labs and invests in cool startups with insights and attitude that we reckon will matter to the enterprise. We’re going to hear ...
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Citrix Startup Accelerator, Makers and Synergy
I'm excited. Maker Faire this weekend, an amazing and cool celebration of Silicon Valley (and beyond) culture *. Then Synergy next week in Anaheim. Just too much awesome. We're bringing a slice of Silicon Valley to Anaheim with some of our innovative, enterprise-oriented, Citrix Startup Accelerator companies. On Thursday at 2pm, I’m going to share our approach to Open Innovation, Silicon Valley style; followed by a pitching competition, with our ...
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Why I’m Buying the iWatch .. It’s Not to Tell Time
There are lots of good rumors going around about a looming Apple iWatch. Some think it will be just another toy for fanboys but I think it could be much more, here is how I could use it for work & play. iNotifications - I usually have my ringer turned off and wear my iPhone on a belt holster, as a result I miss a lot ...
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For When the Magic Doesn’t Work – Makers and AppEnsure
Transparency (theme 1) Arthur C Clark famously claimed that "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic". This is nowhere more true than in our world of mobile devices and cloud computing. Indeed, for many, the very notion of 'cloud computing' is a mystical notion and they have only very hazy notions of what occurs within and beyond their device. This is a modern malaise at the consumer level ...
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Samsung Partners with Citrix to Provide Knox Security on Mobile Devices
Mobile World Congress 2013 was the backdrop for Samsung's announcement of Knox, a new secure implementation of Android that will soon be available on Samsung leading smartphones. The new solution provides organizations with Blackberry type security controls including a container, secure email, browser plus vetted apps from a Samsung enterprise App Store. For those familiar with Samsung SAFE (SAmsung For Enterprise) which provides partners APIs ...
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Armor5 Shuffles the Deck
Innovation lives at the fringes of current practice. Sometimes it comes about through shuffling existing capabilities in new ways. Often it addresses newly emerging challenges. Late last year we made an investment in a cool new startup by the name of Armor5, just now out of stealth. They happened to have offices just up the road from our Accelerator (on Lawrence expressway), so it was very easy for the whole team ...
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Cool Stuff from CES 2013
I got to squeeze a few moments on the show floor in between meetings at CES 2013. See my post in Wired.com CES 2013 Gear Headed to an Office Near You. Besides that these were a few things got my attention: My Best of CES 2013 : 65" Viewsonic Android All-in-One with embedded HDX SoC & Citrix Receiver Using brainwave to control apps really works ! . Android ...
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The Mobile Equation: EMM=M(D+A+I+E)M= Safe(BYOD+COPE+LDD) +Productive(users)
The Mobile imperative facing most IT organizations today goes beyond a single device type or use case. The looming BYOD dilemma is real but not the only challenge that needs to be addressed. A real EMM solution is required to keep the modern workforce safe and maximize productivity. The Ideal comprehensive solution will also include secure email, documents, collaboration, support, legacy apps, an app ecosystem, ...
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Technology Solutions to Avoid the Sandy Aftermath Commuting Nightmare
If you are one of the millions in the North East lucky enough to escape the worst of Sandy but now need to get back to work, gassing up for a long commute is not the most productive way to catch up. Many employees already have email as a primary remote connection to work however that only gets so far. Most need access to apps and ...