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Citrix Systems has announced a new solution that will transform the current traditional enterprise datacenter built upon rigid, isolated network devices into tomorrow's cloud-based virtual datacenter that is scalable enough to deliver IT as an on-demand service.

According to a release, with Citrix NetScaler VPX web application delivery software tested and fully certified to integrate with HP's high-performance 5400zl and 8200zl switch series, Citrix is now enabling IT organizations to turn networking into a virtualized datacenter service by embedding application-layer intelligence and control into the networking fabric. The combined solution enables customers to converge two core data center capabilities, LAN switching and L4-7 load balancing into a single device to help lower operational costs, increase application availability and speed performance.

Citrix is leveraging the global reach of common channel partners to deliver the industry's only solution marrying market-leading load balancing with data center switching. All editions of NetScaler VPX integrate with the HP networking architecture supporting performance levels up to 1 Gbps, the Company said.

Cindy Borovick, Vice President, Enterprise Communications Infrastructure and Datacenter Networks, IDC said, "Best practices in datacenter design dictate incorporating application delivery in order to create a resilient business focused datacenter by expanding the deployment options to include HP switching, Citrix gives customers the flexibility to deploy its NetScaler VPX technology strategically throughout the enterprise."

Mike Banic, Vice President of Marketing, HP Networking added, "Customers are seeking simplified networking solutions that are flexible, scalable and can reduce data center costs, while improving application performance and availability. The open architecture of the HP Network Solution enables the integration of Citrix NetScaler VPX directly within the switch. This provides customers with a Converged Infrastructure for the data center that intelligently balances traffic workloads and improves the overall experience for the application users in branch offices and in remote locations."

Citrix Systems is a provider of virtual computing solutions that help companies deliver IT as an on-demand service.