Citrix “ a big and blue-chip name in corporate remote access systems “ has released an iPhone app, Citrix Receiver.

The app promises ‘fast, easy access to Windows applications from anywhere ‘.  There are already a number of VNC and similar apps for the iPhone that can provide remote access to computers from the iPhone “ but for all those using Citrix in their company environments, this app should be a very welcome sight.

This first release of Citrix Receiver is referred to as a ‘Technology Preview ‘ “ a beta really “ and carries a version number of 0.9.0 “ so I assume updates should be expected soon.

Here are a few of the features highlighted on the app ‘s description page:

HIGH DEFINITION EXPERIENCE “ Citrix HDX technology delivers rich, multi-media content including websites built in Flash™ and Silverlight™

SIMPLE, INTUITIVE NAVIGATION “ interact with Windows apps and docs using intuitive gestures to zoom, pan, click, scroll and type with ease

SAFE AND SECURE “ data is encrypted and stored on your company network, not on your device

And here are its requirements:

- Wi-Fi or 3G connection
- Citrix XenApp and XenApp Web Services
- Windows applications hosted on Citrix XenApp

I ‘ve worked with Citrix at a few client locations in the past, and I must admit I prefer Windows ‘ in-built RDP to work with “ but I ‘ve known many folks who swear by Citrix over the years.

You can find Citrix Receiver in the App Store now, and it ‘s a free app.

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