Build Once Deliver AnywhereNo Objective C Required ! Chris Fleck, VP Solutions & Community Development Citrix Systems, Inc.6/23/09
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ISV’s Dilemma …
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CIO’s Worry About …
Developers Want …
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One Answer…
• Keep the data off the device
• Run the Apps on Servers
• Build Rich Apps Once
• Deliver Any where, Any Device
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What works :
• Windows
• Flash
• Java
• Flex / AIR
• Silverlight
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Architecture
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XenApp on Windows Server
HDX = RDP , VNC
HDX
Same Application Delivered to any Device
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Citrix XenApp
Symbain S60
iPhone
= Receiver
WinMo
Standard Development Tools
• MS Visual Studio• Business Objects• Hyperion• Silverlight• Flash• Etc
• Common Mobile UI
• Deliver with XenApp
Un-modified Apps Securely Delivered
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Citrix XenApp
Corporate Applications
Symbain S60
Windows Mobile
SSL/VPN AccessGateway
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Windows File Viewer App
Windows - Server Admin Apps
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Built on AIR
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No Code Tools
• MS Office
• Xcelsius
• Hyperion
• Many reporting tools..
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Development Platforms you know ..
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Limitations
• Must be connected; WiFi or 3G preferred
• Video intensive Flash
• Server Infrastructure required .. Somewhere..
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Comparison to Web Apps
• Security – No data gets to device
• Browser and Device dependencies ( memory limitations.. )
• Rich Applications
• Freedom of Development Platform
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Considerations
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• Fat fingers
• Scrolling
• Non- iPhone mobile devices
• Cost
Getting Started
• Get Amazon EC2 account
• Go to: Community.Citrix.com/C3Lab
• Start building apps @ 320x480
• Upload & Publish !
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http://Community.citrix.com/iPhone
http://twitter.com/chrisfleck
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