Expanding Citrix DaaS with Amazon WorkSpaces Core Managed Instances

The Citrix Session

In Episode 184 of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton is joined by Citrix experts Geremy Meyers and Todd Smith to explore the newly enhanced integration between Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces Core Managed Instances.

The team dives into what's new in this “version 2” release, how it enables flexible, cost-effective VDI deployment, and why it’s a game-changer for customers with AWS and Microsoft licensing commitments.

Key topics include:

• What Account Technology Strategists (ATS) really do
• The evolution from WorkSpaces Core to Core Managed Instances
• Support for Machine Creation Services (MCS) and non-persistent desktops
• Hybrid identity management with Intune and Azure AD
• How Citrix maintains a unified admin and user experience across clouds
• AWS savings plans and funding resources for pilots

Whether you're planning a cloud migration or optimizing your existing DaaS strategy, this episode is packed with valuable insights for IT leaders and practitioners alike.