Citrix To Acquire MDM Innovator Zenprise

Citrix has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zenprise, an innovator in mobile device management (MDM). Following the close of the acquisition, Citrix intends to integrate the Zenprise solution for mobile device management, with its Citrix CloudGateway and Me@Work solutions for managing mobile apps and data. This combination will give Citrix the solution for managing mobile devices, apps and data from a single, integrated enterprise mobility product line. This comprehensive approach can transform any organisation into a truly mobile enterprise with the security and control IT requires, the ease of use and flexibility users desire, and the productivity business demands. Subject to closing conditions including regulatory approval, Citrix anticipates closing on the acquisition during the first quarter of 2013. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Over the past year, Citrix has rapidly expanded its mobile capabilities with CloudGateway - offering a single control point to manage and securely deliver native mobile apps, as well as Windows, Web and SaaS apps to any corporate or personal device. In October, Citrix went a step further with its announcement of Citrix MeWork, a complete mobile app family built for business that includes Citrix ShareFile for secure mobile data access, Citrix GoToMeeting for easy, integrated mobile collaboration, Podio for social team collaboration, as well as new Citrix @WorkMail and @WorkWeb apps for secure mobile email and web access. When MDM is combined with these mobile app and data solutions, Citrix will offer a mobile device, app and data management in a single, integrated enterprise mobility product line.

“Consumerisation and BYO have given rise to very difficult challenges for businesses in enabling a productive, mobile workforce while still maintaining tight controls over company information. Zenprise was a clear choice for Citrix, with its leading MDM product, an experienced team, a history of innovation, and a footprint on more than one million devices. With a complete Citrix enterprise mobility solution, customers have all the necessary pieces to manage and secure mobile apps, content and devices,” said Sumit Dhawan, VP and GM, Mobile Solutions, Citrix.

“Unlike most mobile device management vendors that just manage devices, Zenprise is focused on next-generation MDM. This means making mobile apps “business-ready” and keeping mobile content secure, while harmonising IT needs and the user experience. Zenprise has made it easy for businesses to put mobile to work and our software is a great complement to the Citrix mobility solutions,” said Amit Pandey, President and CEO, Zenprise.