Announcement of the Release of Citrix’s Latest Server Virtualization Platform, “XenServer 9”

　Asentec Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takashi Matsuura) is pleased to announce the launch of Citrix’s latest server virtualization platform, “XenServer 9.”

　XenServer 9 is the latest release, offering enhanced performance, security, and operability as a virtualization platform for on-premises and hybrid environments.Amid growing demands to reevaluate the costs and operational burdens of virtualization infrastructure, it offers a compelling option for customers considering migration from existing virtualization environments or a review of their virtualization infrastructure in on-premises or hybrid environments.

The main enhancements are as follows.

■Key Features and New Functions of XenServer 9

・Improved Performance

　Optimization for NUMA server CPU architectures helps improve the efficiency of virtual machine workloads.

・Enhanced Security

　Host Secure Boot helps ensure platform integrity during host boot.

・Greater Flexibility in Driver Management

　Driver Multi-Versioning allows you to select and switch between multiple approved driver versions, helping to reduce the operational burden associated with driver management.

・Streamlined Lifecycle Management

　Through a continuous update model, new features and fixes are incorporated in phases, supporting the continuous improvement of the virtualization infrastructure.

・Support for on-premises and hybrid environments

　You can continue to utilize your on-premises environment while leveraging the virtualization platform with a view toward hybrid environments.

・Support for Migration from Existing Virtualization Infrastructure

　For customers reviewing the cost, operability, and future prospects of their virtualization infrastructure, we provide an option that is easy to consider as a migration destination from their existing virtualization environment.

　At Asentec, we leverage the expertise we’ve gained through providing Citrix products to assist you in evaluating XenServer 9, migrating from existing environments, and optimizing your virtualization infrastructure within Citrix environments.

Please see below for details.

XenServer Overview

https://www.xenserver.com/

Product Documentation

https://docs.xenserver.com/

Download Site

https://www.xenserver.com/downloads

■About Asentec Co., Ltd.

Guided by our corporate philosophy of “Simple, Fast, and Secure! Contributing to the transformation of our customers’ business workstyles,” our core business consists of the development, sales, and consulting services related to virtual desktops, and we also operate businesses related to cybersecurity solutions and cloud services. Furthermore, we are strengthening our ESG initiatives to contribute to a sustainable society.

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market [Stock Code: 3565]

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