Global diagnostic laboratory leader optimises desktop and application delivery

Scalable implementation of Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop solution results in acceleration of business service deployment by 50%
Global diagnostic laboratory leader

The customer

Established in 1979, this renowned Laboratory Information Systems provides market-leading diagnostic information technology to over 1,700 laboratories internationally, supporting and fulfilling the requirements of today’s leading healthcare providers.

The situation

  • Provide applications and desktops across multiple data centres in multiple locations with centralised management
  • Ensure a consistent and streamlined managed application experience for all users
  • Simplified and enhanced authentication for all users across the entire solution
  • Scalable solution capable of supporting 5,000 staff across multiple locations

Our approach

  • Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop implemented and Citrix Workspace Environment Manager utilised for user persona management
  • Citrix AppDisks installed, used for application installation and management
  • Microsoft Active Directory, Zerto Virtual Replication, CommVault Backup and Recovery along with VMware vRealize Operations designed and implemented to provide a robust and scalable end to end solution

Outcomes achieved

  • Delivery time accelerated by 50% for implementation services
  • Successful roll out of modern and scalable application and desktop platform
  • Fully centralised model delivering streamlined multi-site management