n episode 188 of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton and solutions architect Randy Price dive into how healthcare IT leaders are simplifying clinician access and improving patient care through the power of Citrix, Unicon ELUX OS, and Imprivata integration.

They unpack how Citrix’s acquisition of Unicon delivers secure, centralized endpoint management with Scout, and how Imprivata’s “tap and go” authentication enhances speed, security, and user experience. From architecture insights to real-world use cases, this episode explores why seconds matter in healthcare and how Citrix’s end-to-end ecosystem empowers IT teams and clinicians alike.

🎧 Key Topics:

• The Unicon ELUX OS and Scout Enterprise management
• Integrating Imprivata for tap-and-go authentication
• Entitlement and cost efficiencies under Citrix Platform Licensing
• Improving clinician workflows and patient outcomes through secure, fast access

Perfect for: Healthcare IT professionals, Citrix admins, and EUC enthusiasts looking to enhance security and simplify access at the endpoint level.

In this episode of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton is joined by Randy Price and Stuart Donaldson from XenTegra to unpack the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 Long-Term Service Release (LTSR). Together, they break down what’s new, what’s changed, and why it matters—from HDX enhancements and Secure HDX encryption to Device Trust, Uber Agent integration, and reduced IT overhead through unified image management.

Listeners will learn:

• What makes an LTSR different from current releases—and why Citrix is moving to an annual cadence
• How HDX Direct and Secure HDX improve user experience and security
• The power of Device Trust and passkeys for continuous endpoint validation
• How Uber Agent and Citrix Director deliver deeper insights for IT teams
• What’s next for Citrix licensing and endpoint management with Unicon ELUX

Whether you’re planning your next upgrade or just staying informed, this episode offers an expert breakdown of Citrix’s latest evolution.

Host Bill Sutton is joined by Todd Smith of Citrix and XenTegra Solutions Architect Randy Price to unpack Citrix’s move to the License Activation Service and what it means for on-prem environments. They explain who is affected, why Citrix is modernizing licensing, and how to prepare without disruption. You will hear version requirements, air-gapped options, firewall considerations, and what happens if your license server goes down. The team also covers often-overlooked entitlements in Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud and how a quick micro-assessment can surface value you already own.

What you will learn

• What changes on April 15, 2026 and who needs to act
• How LAS reduces license file headaches and improves visibility
• Required versions for CVAD, License Server, NetScaler, PVS, XenServer, and UniCon
• How to register and validate connectivity to Citrix Cloud
• Air-gapped “dark mode” path and when approvals apply
• Local Host Cache behavior if the license server is unreachable
• A practical plan: discovery, version gap analysis, upgrades, testing

Guests

• Todd Smith, Account Technology Strategy Manager, Citrix
• Randy Price, Solutions Architect, XenTegra

Show notes

• Citrix licensing transition overview and deadlines: https://xentegra.com/resources/citrix-licensing-transition-to-las-by-april-15-2026/