Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 Long Term Service Release is now available: Get current, stay ahead

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If you’ve been waiting for a signal to upgrade your Citrix environment, this is it. 

The Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) 2507 Long Term Service Release (LTSR) is more than just an update. It is the first release following our new annual release cadence that is designed to keep your environment current with all of the latest Citrix innovations. And with hundreds of new features and enhancements, this release brings significant advancements for user experience, security, operational efficiency, and cost savings.

It all starts with exceptional user experiences

Performance issues are a silent tax on your business. They hurt productivity and employee morale. This new LTSR provides exceptional user experiences that drive adoption and supports your business goals.

Our Citrix HDX technology is already the leader, and this release makes it even better. Your teams will see a noticeable difference with a drop in ICA round-trip time. This means faster responses and smoother interactions, especially for your hybrid and remote workforce. The result? Fewer complaints, higher employee satisfaction, and increased productivity—no matter where or how your team connects.

We’ve also introduced HDX Direct, which allows for secure, direct connections that reduce network delays. And with the integration of uberAgent, your teams gain deep insights into endpoint performance and session quality, allowing you to proactively optimize the user experience.

Security for your distributed workforce

In today’s landscape, security isn’t just a feature, it’s the foundation. The constant threat of breaches can keep any leader up at night. This release strengthens your defense, building on our commitment to secure the work you do every day.

You’ll find hardened protocols and multi-factor authentication support. Secure HDX provides end-to-end encryption for all your data in transit, keeping your most sensitive information safe. We’ve also improved user profile resilience and strengthened policy controls across printing, clipboard, and device redirection.

With integrated deviceTRUST, you can apply adaptive access policies based on user context and location. This means stronger security and compliance, as you can dynamically enforce controls and verify device health without added complexity. Your data stays protected, and your compliance efforts are simplified.

Reducing IT overhead

Your IT teams are under pressure to do more with less, and the CVAD 2507 LTSR provides the tools to better streamline operations and enhance your team’s agility.

We’ve simplified resource provisioning and image management across all major cloud providers and virtualization platforms. IT teams can now manage a single, prepared image across different cloud and on-prem environments, significantly reducing the time and effort required for updates and deployment. Our redesigned Session Topology view in Director gives you deep insights into user sessions and network conditions, helping your teams diagnose issues faster. Trend analysis now extends to 48 hours, making it easier to identify and resolve recurring problems proactively. The integration of uberAgent provides comprehensive visibility into endpoint performance and application usage, empowering your team to resolve issues quicker and plan more effectively.

Tangible infrastructure cost savings

IT budgets are tight. The pressure to do more with your existing infrastructure is real. That’s why the performance gains in this CVAD 2507 LTSR are so important.

Our internal testing shows up to 7% lower CPU usage and 17% lower memory usage without needing to reconfigure anything. This means more capacity per server, extended hardware refresh cycles, and reduced power and cooling costs. You’re not just squeezing more out of your infrastructure; you’re getting more strategic value from your entire environment.

New cost modeling, workload rightsizing, and idle application reporting provide clear insights into resource utilization, empowering you to optimize spending across on-premise and cloud resources. We’ve also modernized licensing with a new cloud-based model that simplifies usage tracking and reduces infrastructure overhead, making it easier to scale as your business needs change. The result is greater control over costs, without added complexity.

With the integration of Unicon eLux, included in your Citrix licensing, you can repurpose existing devices into thin clients, cutting hardware replacement costs by over 35%. eLux is tightly integrated and designed to work flawlessly with the Citrix platform, helping you minimize e-waste and support sustainability initiatives while maintaining secure high performance experiences.

Innovation on your terms

You told us you value the reliability of each LTSR but want faster access to the latest innovations. We listened. Starting now, Citrix is moving to an annual LTSR release. This means you’ll get quicker access to new features and performance improvements while maintaining the stability and support you trust. No more waiting years for the next LTSR. Now you can keep your systems secure, up to date, and flexible on your terms.

Now is the time to act

Citrix CVAD 2507 LTSR is available now. This is your chance to modernize, simplify, and optimize your environment. Upgrading ensures you are on the latest supported platform with access to the capabilities your teams need and the security your business requires.

Now is the time to dive deeper into all the features, access updated documentation, and explore technical deep dives.