Today, the technological landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The AI revolution is accelerating innovation, driving the adoption of new company policies, regulations, and tools that boost employee productivity, while safeguarding intellectual property and company data. As more legacy Windows applications transition to SaaS, organizations are increasingly leveraging secure enterprise browsers, reducing reliance on virtualization and compute resources. But does this signal the end of VDI/DaaS?
In this blog, we share key insights gathered from our recent participation at Citrix Connect in Washington and the MSP Summit in Orlando that helped us tailor our solution further to the needs of organizations and MSPs.
Altanora Secure DaaS+ delivers a fully managed, all-inclusive solution built for today’s challenges:
Predictable pricing and cost control
Scalable, secure access for global and remote workforces
Compliance-ready architecture for regulated industries
What we discovered as one of only 20 Platinum Citrix Partners at Citrix Connect.
What we learned as a featured provider at MSP Summit, North America’s leading managed services event.
How we can tailor your VDI/DaaS with security blueprints and compliance-ready configurations (CMMC, ITAR) to meet enterprise and regulated industry requirements.
According to Fortune Business Insights, the DaaS and VDI market is projected to grow at a 22.1% CAGR between 2025 and 2032, reaching $78.03 billion (USD). The demand for secure digital workspaces remains strong, as organizations seek solutions that empower employees, whether in the office or remote, while ensuring data security and seamless access to AI-powered tools.
For over 15 years, Altanora has been recognized as a leading DaaS/VDI Managed Service Provider (MSP). Our latest offer, Altanora Secure DaaS+, is an all-inclusive solution designed to address today’s customer pain points: cost predictability, security, scalability, flexibility, and data compliance. Powered by industry-leading DaaS/VDI technologies, Altanora Secure DaaS+ delivers a true turnkey experience, eliminating the complexity of configuration and maintenance.
Altanora’s vision for digital workspace is clear: AI is here to stay, security remains a top priority for C-level executives, and predictable costs are essential. In September, Altanora attended Citrix Connect at Washington, D.C. and MSP Summit in Orlando, FL to learn about the latest DaaS/VDI product updates and to connect with other MSPs focused on high-margin growth respectively.
Citrix Connect brought together global partners for in-depth sessions on the evolution of the Citrix Workspace platform. As one of only 20 Platinum Citrix Partners worldwide, Altanora engaged directly with Citrix engineers, product teams, and solution providers to explore how organizations can simplify, secure, and scale their digital workspace environments
The event highlighted Citrix’s evolving vision and strategy, with a proactive investment in AI and the future of work, reinforcing three major priorities for organizations modernizing their IT environments:
For Altanora, these insights reaffirmed what drives Secure DaaS+: giving organizations predictable performance, cost visibility, and continuous optimization — all while making the most of the Citrix tools they already own.
One of the most anticipated announcements from Citrix Connect was Citrix Copilot, an AI-powered assistant that helps administrators with tasks such as troubleshooting, planning, and optimization. By analyzing telemetry from sessions, apps, and endpoints, Copilot will:
Altanora will integrate Copilot capabilities into Secure DaaS+ as they become available—extending automation even further to help IT teams manage more with fewer manual steps.
(A deep-dive article on the Citrix Copilot framework is coming soon.)
While Copilot is on the horizon, Altanora Secure DaaS+ already incorporates key Citrix technologies that automate, secure, and simplify workspace delivery. For more information about how you can incorporate copilot into your Citrix workspace contact our team today.
Unicon provides a secure, lightweight OS (eLux) and centralized management console (Scout) for thin clients and endpoints.
Client benefits:
Simplified device provisioning and updates.
Hardened, read-only OS for stronger endpoint security.
Centralized control across hybrid environments.
deviceTRUST continuously verifies the security posture of user devices before granting workspace access.
Client benefits:
Dynamic policy enforcement based on device and network context.
Compliance alignment with CMMC and ITAR requirements.
Protection against non-compliant endpoints or external networks.
uberAgent extends Citrix Analytics by tracking logon times, session health, and app responsiveness in real time.
Client benefits:
Actionable insights for performance optimization.
Proactive detection of potential service disruptions.
Measurable user experience improvements backed by analytics.
Together, these tools make Altanora Secure DaaS+ a complete managed workspace solution that delivers visibility, performance, and compliance — without extra licensing or add-on costs.
As a featured provider at the MSP Summit, Altanora engaged with leading managed service providers and enterprise IT leaders across North America.
The message was clear: organizations are under pressure to balance security, compliance, and predictable costs in a market of escalating licensing fees and complex multi-cloud architectures.
Key takeaways for Secure DaaS+ clients:
Cost predictability is now a strategic priority — MSPs, healthcare providers, and financial institutions need fixed, transparent DaaS costs without unpredictable usage spikes.
Compliance frameworks matter more than ever — CMMC, ITAR, HIPAA, and other regulations are driving demand for managed DaaS solutions that can pass audits without complex configuration.
Hybrid flexibility wins — clients want the control of Citrix with the simplicity of managed operations, not the lock-in of a single hyperscaler.
Altanora Secure DaaS+ directly addresses these needs by combining Citrix-native technology, managed compliance, and scalable pricing models that align with enterprise budgets.
While hyperscaler DaaS offerings have gained traction, their cost structures and architectural limitations often make them less attractive for organizations seeking long-term ROI and compliance.
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Category
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Altanora Secure DaaS+
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AWS WorkSpaces Core
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Microsoft Windows 365
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Architecture
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Citrix Cloud-based, integrated with NetScaler, XenServer, and HDX
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AWS-native stack, limited to Amazon ecosystem
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Azure-only Cloud PC deployment
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Licensing
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Usage-based Citrix subscription optimized by Altanora
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Dual AWS + Citrix licensing required
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Fixed per-user/month model
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Performance
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HDX protocol with GPU, adaptive compression, and real-time monitoring
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RDP-based; limited HDX features
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RDP over Azure
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Security
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deviceTRUST, Citrix Analytics, CMMC & ITAR alignment
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AWS shared responsibility model
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Microsoft 365 baseline security
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Management
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Altanora-managed with analytics, automation, and compliance tracking
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Customer-managed
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Microsoft Intune integration
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Cloud Flexibility
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Hybrid and multi-cloud (Azure, AWS, sovereign private)
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AWS only
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Microsoft ecosystem only
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ROI
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Lower operational costs through right-sized licensing and integrated features
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Higher total cost due to separate add-ons
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Higher per-user cost and limited control
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Result:
Altanora Secure DaaS+ offers the security posture of enterprise-grade Citrix, the cost predictability MSPs and customers need, and the flexibility hyperscalers can’t provide — all delivered as a managed service.
Citrix’s focus on AI-driven optimization validates the path Altanora has already taken. Secure DaaS+ clients are equipped to adopt future Citrix innovations such as AI Copilot, without new migrations or licensing changes. For organizations in regulated sectors—healthcare, government, finance, and defense—Secure DaaS+ ensures compliance alignment with CMMC, ITAR, and Zero Trust frameworks while reducing IT spend and administrative burden.
Altanora’s mission remains simple: to help clients get more from their Citrix investment, minimize waste, and operate more securely—with transparent pricing and enterprise-grade support.
Altanora helps organizations get full value from Citrix — combining license optimization, managed security, and cost predictability into one scalable service.
To see how Altanora Secure DaaS+ can enhance your workspace operations and reduce costs, contact our team todayto schedule a consultation.