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Receiver for BlackBerry 2.1

Citrix have released a new Receiver for BlackBerry 2.1

What’s New

  • Support for ICA encryption (SecureICA) to secure communications between user devices and XenApp and XenDesktop.
  • Support for Web Interface 5.4, enabling users with mobile devices to launch applications through a Program Neighborhood Services site.
  • Users can now enter alphanumeric RSA tokens to connect to Citrix Access Gateway.
  • User experience enhancements:
    • Streamlined Citrix DemoCloud setup provides immediate access. The user name is the only input needed.
    • For BlackBerry 6.0 devices: Touch the screen or use the trackpad/trackball to change the mode.
    • A self-service network status message keeps users informed about poor network conditions.
    • Support for Windows shortcut keys: Use the Send Windows generic function keys button on the Receiver toolbar for operations such as Copy, Cut, Paste, and Save .
    • Improved error handling and notification to users about expired RSA tokens and more descriptive error messages for connectivity issues.
    • Usability improvements such as improved zoom performance and more accurate cursor movements.

 

Citrix Receiver is downloadable from BlackBerry App World for supported BlackBerry devices.  Automatic updates will occur when new versions are available.

For administrators, the download package can be downloaded and deployed to employee devices via the BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

Download Receiver for BlackBerry 2.1 here

Citrix Receiver 3.0 for Windows Technical Preview

Citrix is have released a technical preview of the next version of Citrix Reciever 3.0 for Windows.

Citrix Synergy is helding these days and on Wednesday all the great new technologies from Citrix will be announced.

Receiver 3.0 will dramatic improve the user experience, look out for features like Session Pre Launch, Multi-stream ICA, Multiple audio device redirection and New Single Sign-On Plug-in

What’s New

  • Citrix Receiver for Windows.The Citrix Receiver replaces the Citrix Online Plug-in for Windows. The Online Plug-in 13.0 is embedded in Receiver.
  • Unified user experience. Gives end users a common user interface whether using only Citrix Receiver or with any other Citrix Plug-ins.
  • Improved user experience. Improved application launching and reconnection.
  • Internet Explorer 9 support.
  • Simplified listing of devices in the Desktop Viewer. To simplify the display of USB devices, by default any that use the Generic USB virtual channel (for example, webcams and memory sticks) are not displayed on the Devices tab of the Desktop Viewer Preferences dialog box. Users can view the complete list of devices using a checkbox on the tab.
  • Enhanced Desktop Viewer user interface. The Preferences dialog box in the Desktop Viewer has been redesigned, and the USB button on the toolbar is now called Devices.
  • Windows 7 support. The Citrix Desktop Lock (formerly called the Desktop Appliance Lock) now supports Windows 7.
  • RemoteFX support. As an alternative to the Desktop Viewer UI, you can form connections to XenDesktop VDAs using Microsoft RemoteFX. For instructions on this, see CTX129509.
  • Session pre-launch. Reduced application launch time at high-traffic periods. Configure this feature on the server and client sides.
  • Multi-stream ICA. Improved QoS support by allowing Branch Repeater and third party routers to apply QoS policies across multiple ICA connections.
  • Multiple audio device redirection. Enables remoting of multiple audio devices present on the user device.
  • New Single Sign-On Plug-in. Simplified password management.
  • Aero support. Receiver now supports the display of Windows Aero theme on virtual desktops. A new .msi file is included that works with the Virtual Desktop Agent (part of XenDesktop) to provide the support.
  • User documentation. Topics that describe how users interact with their virtual desktops and control the Desktop Viewer have been moved from eDocs to the Receiver for Windows online help, which also includes the Connection Center help. This is available at http://support.citrix.com/help/receiver/en/receiverHelpWin.htm.

Communication Ports Used by Citrix Technologies *updated

Fred Donovan from Citrix have updated the whitepaper – Communication Ports Used by Citrix Technologies to version 1.5 (April 2011)

Overview

This document provides an overview of ports that are used by Citrix components and must be considered as part of Virtual Computing architecture, especially if communication traffic traverses network components such as firewalls or proxy servers, where ports must be opened to ensure communication flow.

References

The assignments are listed by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), updated regularly, and revised when new information is available and new assignments are made. The specific location of the port numbers list is available at the following Web site: http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers.

Microsoft Article “Network Ports Used by Key Microsoft Server Products”.

Microsoft Article ID 832017 “Service overview and network port requirements for the Windows Server system”.

Download WhitePaper – Communication Ports Used by Citrix Technologies here

Receiver Infrastructure

Receiver Infrastructure:

  • Enables the delivery of business applications to any user on any Windows or Mac device.
  • Ensures secure access and complete IT control and visibility.
  • Allow users simple, self-service access to Windows, web and SaaS applications.

Deploy Receiver(Updater)for Windows with managed plug-ins using your ESD solution to simplify access to applications and desktops.  Receiver (Updater) for Windows can be used with 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows 7, XP, Vista, Server 2003, and Server 2008.

Use Delivery Services to enable the next generation of Receiver for Windows self-service and authentication services.

Use OpenCloud access to enable single authentication to SaaS applications.

Use Merchandising Server with Receiver(Updater)for Windows or Mac to simplify client software configuration and version management, improve access to applications and desktops, and enable self-service selection of applications.

Use Doc Finder to simplify access to data files from mobile devices.

Download Receiver Infrastructure here