Application Layering

A chat with Arthur Hitomi about Numecent

|Posted In: Application Compatibility , Application Layering , Cloud , End User Computing | May 17, 2019 | 0

Jarian is back again with our special guest co-host Rory Monaghan.  Jarian and Rory had the pleasure of chattingarthur-hitomi-1 with Arthur Hitomi, CEO and Co-Founder of Numecent.  We discussed all things Numecent and how they make application delivery simple with Cloudpaging.

On this podcast we had the pleasure of talking with Arthur about:

  • Numecent and company history
  • Cloudpaging and packaging applications
  • Cloudpaging learning curve
  • App Challenge at Citrix Synergy
  • Windows 10 and Cloudpaging
  • Cloudpaging and end user computing
  • Cloudpaging integration with products like System Center
  • On-premises vs cloud solutions for application delivery
  • Integration with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
  • Thoughts on what the future holds for enterprise application delivery
  • Short and long term goals for Numecent
  • Outside of anything tech, what excites him and what is he passionate about?

Thanks as always to Rory for being our special guest co-host.  Please check out Rory’s 5 Bytes Podcast!

A catch-up with Ruben Spruijt, Field CTO at Frame.

|Posted In: Application Compatibility , Application Layering , Cloud , End User Computing , VDI , VMware | December 18, 2017 | 0

rubenBack again! This week on Frontline Chatter, Jarian and Kees had the pleasure to speak with Ruben Spruijt, Field CTO at Frame.

Ruben has had an illustrious career, from consultant to CTO in one of the best known virtual computing companies, PQR, to CTO of Atlantis Computing and now Frame. Away from this Ruben has been an extremely active member of pretty much every evangelist program that exists in our space. Citrix CTP, Microsoft MVP, Nvidia NGCA, the list goes on.

On this podcast, we had the pleasure to speak with Ruben about the following topics:

  • What are FRAME customer types?
  • What are FRAME run rates, infrastructure, graphics, etc? Is everything public cloud hosted?
  • What clouds and types of instances does FRAME run on?
  • Let’s do deeper in to graphics, any differences between cloud providers?
  • Does FRAME handle everything for the applications? What does application onboarding look like for custom applications?
  • Is AzureStack on your radar?
  • What is does a new client on boarding process look like?
  • What vendors/partners does FRAME integrate with? Let’s talk about those partnerships. VMware Workspace One Express as example.
  • From being an engineer in your Dad’s IT company to multiple CTO roles, how did that evolve?
  • What made you choose FRAME and make the transition from Atlantis?
  • On a personal note, away from your day job. What market or technology are you keenly watching now? What excites you about it?

A catch-up with Kevin Goodman from FSLogix

|Posted In: Application Layering , Citrix , End User Computing , FSLogix , Horizon , Microsoft RDS , Remote Desktop Services , VDI , VMware | September 8, 2017 | 0

unnamedOn this episode we’re joined by Kevin Goodman (CEO and Founder) for a catch-up on all things with FSLogix.

The market has been changing with acquisitions and announcements along with the buzz around cloud.  Kevin gives us his thoughts on both of these and how FSLogix is tackling these changes.

On this episode, we had the pleasure to speak about the following topics:

  • FSLogix at VMworld
  • The new Flux release
  • New team expansion at FSLogix
  • What has been the biggest barrier/misnomer for FSLogix and customers
  • Thoughts on partnering/integration with other products
  • Kevin’s thoughts on the market, consolidation, and changes
  • Thoughts on Citrix/Microsoft and VMware/Frame Workspace One announcements/partnerships
  • FSLogix being cloud ready and using cloud native services

A catch-up with Liquidware on new features of FlexApp and ProfileUnity

|Posted In: Application Compatibility , Application Layering , Citrix , End User Computing , Horizon , Liquidware Labs , Microsoft RDS , Podcasts , Remote Desktop Services , RES Software , VDI , VMware | August 1, 2017 | 0

On this episode we’re joined by  Jason E. Smith (VP Product Marketing) and Jason Mattox (CTO) for a catchup on all things we with Liquidware.

The market has morphed and changed a lot this year, with vendors snapping up vendors alike, Liquidware are keeping their heads down and doing what they do best, innovating.

On this episode, we had the pleasure to speak about the following topics:

  • How is Liquidware getting on these days.
  • Going strong with three core products.
  • The importance of remaining independent.
  • Thoughts on the Ivanti – RES acquisition.
  • New name, same company.
  • Whats new with ProfileUnity:
    • Role based Access Control
    • Auditing
    • Profile disk support for RDSH.
  • Whats new with FlexApp.
    • On Demand layering
    • Session Isolation.
  • The differences and benefits between operating system layering and Application layering.
  • What is the “Inside Track” LinkedIn group.
  • What’s next for Liquidware.

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A chat with Ingmar Verheij, Citrix Senior Sales Engineer and IoT rock star.

|Posted In: Application Compatibility , Application Layering , Citrix , End User Computing , IoT , Mobility , Podcasts , ShareFile , Unidesk , VDI | July 7, 2017 | 0

ingmarWe’re back! On this episode, we were very happy to invite Ingmar Verheij along to chat to us. Ingmar has been a community rockstar since forever. With a long history in application development, consulting, EUC and now working in Citrix, Ingmar has had a fascinating journey through our industry.

On this episode, Ingmar takes us down memory lane, shares his story and we chat about all things Citrix, Consulting, IoT and everything along the way. Ingmar is a true gentleman, this episode was a real pleasure to record.

On this episode, we covered the following topics and so much more:

  • Ingmar’s start in IT.
  • Ingmar’s journey from kick ass community advocate and consultant to vendor land.
  • How his move affected his outlook and how it went.
  • Independent consultant to Vendor enthusiast, how did you negotiate the blinker effect.
  • All things XenApp and XenDesktop Express.
  • Samsung Dex and nirvana phone.
  • Ingmar’s favorite Citrix product.
  • Virtues of ShareFile.
  • IoT
  • Why is IoT such a passion to Ingmar?
  • How do you see IoT invading enterprise.
  • Presenting like a Pro, Ingmar shares his epic tips.
  • And so much more!

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A chat with Dave Brett, CTA, CTP and all that was before.

|Posted In: Application Compatibility , Application Layering , Citrix , End User Computing , Netscaler , Podcasts , VDI | February 24, 2017 | 0

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Back again… told you it would be quick! On this weeks episode, we had the utter pleasure to speak with Dave Brett, Citrix EUC evangelist, blogger and newly crowned Citrix CTP. Dave has been a friend of the podcast for a long time now, having not had a community podcast in a while, i was really keen to get Dave on to talk all about his history and work.

On this podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dave on the following topics.

  • From programming to Softricity.
  • The brutal requirements of consulting.
  • What brought Dave to Citrix technologies.
  • Building a blog and idea’s behind it.
  • Cloud MFA and the enterprise.
  • Dave’s favorite Citrix technology.
  • Always snapshot your netscaler before running a wizard!
  • Octoblu and possibilities.
  • Thoughts on Unidesk?
  • will app layering replace app virtualisation?
  • XenServer 7.1 updates.
  • CTA and us not knowing what the hell it stood for!
  • Becoming a CTP.
  • As we look down the track 3-5 years, where do you see your next focus being?
  • Will Cloud become a reality in your opinion for VDI?
  • is IoT going to pay off for Citrix in a big way?
  • Fitness tracking and data nerds.

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Cloudhouse looks awesome, we had a chat with CTO Mat Clothier all about it.

|Posted In: Application Compatibility , Application Layering , Citrix , End User Computing , Horizon , Microsoft RDS , Podcasts , Remote Desktop Services | July 25, 2016 | 0

MatClothier2Back again and a great little podcast with Mat Clothier, a veteran of Briforum, founder and CTO of Cloudhouse.

Application containers are the new black, but Cloudhouses approach is truly unique and Jarian and I were blown away with their demo recently at Briforum London.

But i’m getting way ahead of myself, in the mean time, here are a few of the items we had the pleasure of talking with Mat about on this podcast:

  • Who is Cloudhouse.
  • What did Cloudhouse set out to fix.
  • How does Cloudhouse “Applications anywhere” work?
  • What is Cloudhouse “Data anywhere”.
  • How does Cloudhouse add value?
  • What are the nuance differences between application packaging and Cloudhouse’s approach.
  • App-V integration with Cloudhouse, awesome value feature, how does it work?
  • How has the reception with Microsoft been with the App-V integration piece?
  • Autonomy and Self driving cars.

I really enjoyed this podcast, you should definitely check out Cloudhouse when you get a chance.

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