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Citrix Enters Datacenter and Desktop Virtualization Markets with Acquisition of XenSource
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For those interested in VDI, big news came last month in that Citrix has acquired XenSource. 
 
"Citrix to Enter Server and Desktop Virtualization Markets with Acquisition of XenSource"
Combination of Citrix and XenSource Accelerates the Mainstreaming of Virtualization and Strengthens End-to-End Application Delivery Strategy

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — 8/15/2007 — Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in application delivery infrastructure, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire XenSource, Inc. of Palo Alto, Calif., a privately held leader in enterprise-grade virtual infrastructure solutions, for approximately $500 million in a combination of cash and stock, which includes the assumption of approximately $107 million in unvested stock options.

 
Very interesting indeed.  What a powerful duo.  This is probably the one move which will change the face of Infrastructure tody as we know it. 
 
Here's a summary of thoughts from Brian Madden:
The industry pulse after the Citrix / XenSource acquisition
 
And the Citrix Press Release...  Citrix:
 
 
 
 
posted on Sunday, September 30, 2007 8:12 PM