Understanding the changes to Citrix Licensing From our Workspace Solution Specialist 

Citrix is a leader in providing workspace solutions that enable people to work securely and efficiently from anywhere, using any device.  

On 4^th March 2024 Citrix announced updates to their offerings to better meet the changing needs of its customers as the world moves towards a hybrid multi-cloud model. This includes a major change in its licensing structure that have taken effect. 

This blog aims to explain the latest licensing updates, the reasons behind these changes, and the unique benefits they offer to you as a customer.  

The Reasons for Citrix’s Licensing Changes 

Citrix’s licensing changes are motivated by a desire to simplify, increase value, and promote customer success:  

– Simplify: Before, Citrix and NetScaler had many product versions, editions, and add-ons that made the transaction process complicated, limiting usable functionality. The complexity sometimes prevented customers from accessing high value features due to cost implications. 

– Value: The introduction of three new subscription models aims to optimise the benefits of Citrix and NetScaler features, perfectly suited to customer deployment needs.  

– Customer Success: By lowering package options and enriching the Universal and Platform subscriptions with more capabilities, the focus shifts towards improving customer adoption and satisfaction. 

The New Citrix Licensing Options Described  

The simplification has led to the reduction of licensing options to four, described below: 

– Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi Cloud: Based on the success of the Citrix Universal subscription launched in 2023, this option will serve most customers in 2024. It provides unlimited access to all Citrix and NetScaler features across any cloud or on-premises setup,  

– Citrix for Private Cloud: Customised for customers needing to stay fully on-premises for compliance or specific requirements, offering unrestricted access to all Citrix and NetScaler features for on-premises deployment.  

– Citrix Platform Licenses: A special offering for select customers, providing all Citrix and NetScaler capabilities with infinite capacity through a single license. Secure Private Access, Analytics, and everything else that Citrix and NetScaler have to offer. 

– NetScaler Fixed Capacity: Designed for those only requiring NetScaler functionality with a preference for a fixed capacity model. 

Easy Transition with Ultima 

As a valued customer or partner of Ultima, transitioning to Citrix’s new licensing model will be easy and non-disruptive. We’re committed to helping you migrate smoothly, optimising your Citrix setup, and will be working with you on a one-to-one basis to find the right solution for your individual needs. For newcomers to Ultima, the journey to using Citrix’s updated licensing starts now. We’re here to help you find the best subscription for your needs and budget, guiding you through the changes ensuring ongoing support for your Citrix success.   

Why Ultima? 

Our Partnership: Over the past 20 years we have developed a strong strategic relationship with Citrix, being a platinum partner, we’ve maintained a large team of licensing, technical and sales specialists, providing us with the skills and experience to be able to deliver complete Citrix solutions to provide the capabilities that your business needs. 

We understand that there’s more to providing a successful solution than just Citrix. A typical end-to-end Citrix solution involves many dependencies and integrations to provide a first-class service. Ultima provide expertise in not only the core Citrix solutions but also the integration of those into your environment. 

Interested in learning more about the new Citrix licensing model or have questions? Don’t hesitate to contact Ultima here