Are you wondering how to move off your existing Citrix environment without interrupting operations? More and more of our customers are looking at a Citrix takeout because of what a Citrix environment now costs. Omnissa has the answer. With our Horizon migration approach we get you across to a future-proof, flexible and cost-effective working environment without the seams showing.

Why the move makes sense

Citrix was one of the leading platforms for virtual working environments for a long time. But what a modern unified desktop and endpoint solution has to do has changed. On top of that, Citrix’s licensing models have got more complex and more expensive over recent years. Companies looking to get their IT budgets under control face particular challenges:

• Cost: Citrix keeps getting more expensive, particularly on licence renewals and on licensing the hypervisor. With Omnissa everything is in one licence, and cheaper, with all the features.
• A modern architecture: Horizon gives you an agile, cloud-capable architecture that fits hybrid working.
• Efficiency: features such as App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager simplify administration and cut the IT effort.

Against that, Horizon is a predictable and future-proof alternative. Thanks to App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM), managing your working environment is simpler and cheaper.

The Omnissa route: how we simplify your migration

Assess and plan: a clear strategy from the first step

Our soulTec digital workplace experts analyse your current Citrix infrastructure and build a roadmap for the move that fits you. We take account of:

• Application and user profiles
• Technical dependencies
• Your business goals and budget

Migration without interruption

We use proven tools and methods to make the migration fast and reliable. That includes:

• Building the Horizon environment step by step alongside your running operation
• Integrating existing applications and data without the seams showing
• Thorough testing before the new environment goes live

Afterwards, and training

We do not leave you alone once the switch is made:

• Free live training for your IT team
• Ongoing support from our Horizon team
• Regular performance reviews, so your environment keeps improving

Products and services: what Omnissa Horizon gives you

A short overview of the main tools and services that make your Horizon environment capable.

VMware Horizon

The base platform for virtual desktops and applications:

• Support for on-premises, cloud and hybrid setups
• Scales to companies of any size
• Native integration with the leading cloud providers

App Volumes

Efficient application management:

• Faster provisioning and less storage
• User profiles stay personalised, whatever the device

Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM)

A tool for personalised, tuned user environments:

• Cuts logon times considerably
• Flexible access to personal settings wherever you are and on whatever device, virtual or physical, on-premises or in the cloud

Horizon managed services

Our nothing-to-worry-about option:

• soulTec manages the infrastructure completely
• Proactive maintenance and updates
• Regular security reviews, and continuing work on the infrastructure and the end-user experience

The soulTec PoC offer: try Horizon for CHF 4,500

Would you like to try Horizon before deciding on the migration? With our proof of concept offer you get a thorough look at what Horizon can do, in four days.

The PoC covers:

1. Requirements and technical workshops
   We go through your existing requirements and technical situation with you.

2. Planning including work packages
   Based on the workshops we produce a clear roadmap with every step needed.

3. Building the Horizon test environment
   We implement a fully working environment with:

   • Horizon View including an optimised base Windows 11 master image
   • Unified Access Gateways
   • App Volumes
   • Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM)

What does the PoC give you?

• A clear view of how Horizon could improve your current environment.
• Low investment before you commit to the full migration.
• A proven test environment already shaped around your requirements.

Why choose Omnissa

With Omnissa and soulTec you get partners who are technically strong and who understand what your business needs. What sets our approach apart:

• Experience: we have completed a lot of migrations, quickly, safely and at reasonable cost.
• Individual advice: your needs come first. Together we build a solution that fits your company.
• Everything from one place: from the analysis through to running it, we cover all of it.