Update: Centrix WorkSpace 4.0 Product Review

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Title: 

Centrix WorkSpace 4.0 Product Review

Author(s): 

Xtravirt (Paul Wood)

Target Audience: 

Technical - Novice

First Published: 

11 January 2010

Products: 

Centrix WorkSpace 4.0

UID: 

XD10152

Xtravirt reviews Centrix Workspace 4.0. Application virtualisation assessment, metering, monitoring and delivery - what more could you want?

Xtravirt reviews Centrix Workspace 4.0. Application virtualisation assessment, metering, monitoring and delivery - what more could you want?

Update: May 2010

Centrix Software Solutions:

• WorkSpace Discovery
• WorkSpace iQ
• WorkSpace Universal

WorkSpace Discovery is a free-of-charge tool delivering an end point assessment of current client hardware and software. Use WorkSpace Discovery to support feasibility studies and build a business case for investing in desktop and application solutions. Datasheet: http://www.centrixsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/WorkSpace-4_Discoverylow-WEB-VERSION2.pdf.

Download Workspace Discovery

WorkSpace iQ provides IT intelligence and reporting on application demand across the enterprise. Make informed decisions about application sourcing and maximize return on new technology investments.   Datasheet: http://www.centrixsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/WorkSpace-4_iQlow-WEB-VERSION.pdf

WorkSpace Universal is a powerful single platform for aggregating, metering and publishing applications across the enterprise. Datasheet: http://www.centrixsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/WorkSpace-4_Universallow.pdf

WorkSpace iQ and WorkSpace Universal can also be purchased together in a combination called the WorkSpace Suite.

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Overview

Centrix WorkSpace is a multi-tiered software solution focussed on application endpoint discovery, metering and monitoring, delivery aggregation and billing/chargeback. It is aimed at organisations that want to reduce the cost of delivering applications and content, and protect user service levels when undertaking virtualisation transformation projects. It also aims to consolidate and simplify application deployment for organisations running a mix of application delivery platforms, including multiple virtualisation technologies.

In September 2009 Centrix Software announced the general availability of Centrix WorkSpace 4.0, a significant product update. This review takes a detailed look at this latest version, and uncovers some interesting propositions.

Key concepts:

• Centrix WorkSpace 4.0 product overview
• Capabilities and functions
• Usability and experience
• Usage scenarios
• License model

References

Links: 

1. Centrix website, http://www.centrixsoftware.com/
2. Centrix online demo, http://www.centrixsoftware.com/tryworkspace.html
3. Butler Group Technical Audit, http://www.centrixsoftware.com/workspace/butler-group-technical-audit.html