# Citrix (Citrix)

> Citrix, a Cloud Software Group business unit, provides secure application and desktop delivery, virtualization, private access, workspace, observability, and application-delivery infrastructure.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.citrix.com/
- **Headquarters:** Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Citrix business unit)
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 1989
- **Founder:** Ed Iacobucci
- **Service regions:** Global
- **Categories:** Digital Workforce

## Overview
Citrix is a business unit of Cloud Software Group rather than a separately listed company. Its current platform focuses on secure application and desktop delivery for hybrid work, including Citrix DaaS and Virtual Apps and Desktops, Workspace app, Secure Private Access, endpoint management, observability, XenServer, and NetScaler application delivery and security. Citrix was founded in 1989 and became part of Cloud Software Group after the 2022 take-private transaction and combination with TIBCO. Historical NASDAQ ticker CTXS and parent-company employee counts are therefore not presented as current Citrix funding or headcount.

## Products
Citrix DaaS, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Workspace app, Citrix Secure Private Access, Citrix Endpoint Management, Citrix Enterprise Browser, Citrix platform, NetScaler application delivery and security, XenServer, performance observability, security analytics, uberAgent, deviceTRUST, Unicon, and secure developer spaces.

## Leadership
- Ed Iacobucci — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/ed-iacobucci))

## Sources
- [Citrix official about page](https://www.citrix.com/about/) — official
- [Citrix official product directory](https://www.citrix.com/downloads/) — official
- [Cloud Software Group official about page](https://www.cloud.com/about-us) — official
- [Citrix secure-delivery platform announcement](https://www.citrix.com/news/announcements/jan-2025/citrix-highlights-commitments-to-advancing-security-capabilities-and-delivering-greater-value-for-customers.html) — official
- [Citrix 2008 Form 10-K](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/877890/000119312509041053/d10k.htm) — regulatory
- [SEC-filed founder biography](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1102542/000104746903014466/a2109315zdef14a.htm) — regulatory

## FAQ
**What does Citrix do?**

Citrix, a Cloud Software Group business unit, provides secure application and desktop delivery, virtualization, private access, workspace, observability, and application-delivery infrastructure.

**Where is Citrix headquartered?**

Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Citrix business unit), United States.

**When was Citrix founded?**

Citrix was founded in 1989.

**Who founded Citrix?**

Citrix was founded by Ed Iacobucci.

**What kind of HR technology is Citrix?**

Citrix is categorized under Digital Workforce on DHRMap.

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