Citrix Receiver for BlackBerry PlayBook now available in beta!

by Otoniel Bruno

13 September 2011 No Comment

The BlackBerry PlayBook just got cooler. RIM has introduced Citrix Receiver for PlayBook today, giving IT professionals more to do on the tablet. Citrix Receiver allows you to access virtual desktops on servers that run Microsoft Windows and enterprise applications. Features include:

Multitasking – similar to the PlayBook’s multi-tab browsing experience, the Citrix Receiver allows for multitasking between virtualized apps and desktops, and between multiple desktops themselves – all on the tablet’s seven-inch screen-
Single “Sign On” Access – one single sign on access point provides full access to virtual apps and desktops
IT Controlled Built-in Enterprise App Hosting – IT managers can give self-service access to enterprise apps, much like you select apps from BlackBerry App World
Security – the unique FIPS-certified BlackBerry PlayBook tablet security protocols protect your data when using the Citrix Receiver
Peripheral Integration in High Definition – by pairing a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, you’ll gain full access to your remote desktop and apps on the PlayBook’s brilliant HD screen

Citrix Receiver is currently in beta, but you can grab in BlackBerry App World. Just head over to the Test Center category and you’ll see it there. Otherwise click the link below to get redirected to the download. It’s free for now, and hopefully later as well when the official version takes off.

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