CloudConnect: Breaking the Cloud Barrier for Businesses

The market is replete with cloud solution providers, but few can claim to be as unique as CloudConnect. By providing a turnkey Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution paired with comprehensive cloud infrastructure, CloudConnect has carved itself a unique identity in the hosted IT marketplace. The company combines the industry leader in server infrastructure, VMware, and the industry leader in desktop virtualization, Citrix, on its unified cloud platform. This enables the delivery and management of robust cloud infrastructure and cloud desktop deployments. Specially designed for Managed Service/Solution Providers (MSPs), the platform helps IT professionals deploy and support Citrix cloud desktop environments for their clients, specifically in the SMB market, enabling them to have seamless access to all their data and applications.

The CloudConnect platform combines the management power of VMware with the strong delivery capability of Citrix to help businesses run their existing applications in the cloud. Without ever having to modify the applications or source code of the programs, “CloudConnect provides a truly seamless transition to a secure, virtual environment,” says Evan Sullivan, Lead Product Dev.

The company’s flagship product, IQMAP, allows for the mapping, provisioning, and deployment of virtual environments; both utilizing Citrix’s superior ICA protocol, as well as providing the option for solutions using RDP. IQMAP provides small and medium businesses with the platform they need to accurately price and pitch a solution to their clients, new and old. “There’s no need to be a Citrix expert to utilize our platform,” explains Evan. “Our greatest strength, along with our close relationships with our partners, is the ease at which our solution is deployed.” CloudConnect’s IQMAP tool is also on its way to receiving a major update, which will integrate VMware’s Clarity UI for a smoother transition to the management interface in vCloud Director.

On the CloudConnect platform, organizations can leverage Citrix to provide desktop optimization and the best user experience of any delivery protocol available. They can also easily access peripheral devices like webcams, scanners, and local printers from the CloudConnect Desktop. Other features include low bandwidth requirements. Using Citrix ICA, users consume approximately 25 percent of the bandwidth of a traditional RDP client, which significantly reduces the burden on existing bandwidth and drastically increases the user experience.