What is Citrix remote desktop for Mac?

Citrix + MacStadium deliver scalable, cloud-hosted macOS virtual desktops that provide development teams worldwide with secure access to genuine Apple hardware.

Citrix VDA for macOS provides remote access to genuine Mac hardware, ensuring seamless performance even for graphic and resource heavy applications. For companies developing or testing Apple apps, Citrix VDA for macOS offers an essential, scalable alternative to physical hardware, providing developers with the tools and environments they need to build, test, and deploy apps effectively.

Why having reliable remote desktop for Mac access is important

CIOs, IT managers, and Mac developers can all agree that having reliable and secure access to macOS is crucial.



The average cost of a data breach in the United States is roughly 9.44 million dollars, meaning sending physical Mac hardware overseas is a huge business risk. Not only is it a major security threat, but shipping expensive infrastructure can get expensive and costly.



Ultimately, the main goal is to procure, provision, and deliver a fleet of macOS devices for daily use by remote development teams, so they can build and test without pesky bottlenecks.



Mac remote desktops with Citrix can help development teams easily access macOS virtually, so they can do what they do best – Build great apps.

3 benefits of Mac remote desktops for offshore developers

Reliable access to macOS from across the globe

Consistent, reliable access to macOS is important for development teams anywhere, but especially offshore developers building and testing for Apple platforms. Since Apple app development requires genuine Mac infrastructure, developers need uninterrupted access to macOS environments to write, debug, and deploy efficiently. Without reliable access, delays and bottlenecks are inevitable, further slowing productivity and release cycles.



A dependable Mac remote desktop solution allows offshore developers to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards regardless of location or time zone. Say goodbye to the hassle and opportunity cost of shipping physical hardware overseas and hello to seamless, virtual collaboration with remote desktops for Mac.

Mitigate risk and strengthen security

Citrix and Mac remote desktops offer offshore developers a secure and efficient way to access macOS environments without requiring physical hardware. Your sensitive and proprietary project data stays within a controlled environment, helping to significantly reduce the risk of a security breach or unauthorized access.



Offshore teams gain consistent, high-performance macOS access while IT maintains centralized management for quick and painless provisioning without compromising data security. Using Mac remote desktops minimizes risk while streamlining operations, while adhering to your company’s robust security requirements.

Optimize your budget and lower costs

According to a recent study by Verified Market Research, the offshore development market size is expected to grow over 10% by 2031, reaching 283 billion USD. Businesses who choose to conduct development projects in-house are paying up to 60% more for the same project compared to remote developers.



Mac remote desktops can help optimize your development budget, so you don’t have to overspend or overpay ever again. Instead of purchasing, setting up, and shipping expensive Mac infrastructure (plus all the extra time and fees to do so), you can let Citrix and MacStadium handle it for you. Developers gain access to macOS environments from anywhere without the hassle of managing physical hardware or the risk of lost equipment. You can provision virtual remote desktops instantly, enabling development teams to scale up or down based on release cycles or projects.



It’s a win-win situation, offshore developers get the tools they need to work quickly and efficiently, and your business keeps operational costs under budget.

How to get started with Mac remote desktops with Citrix + MacStadium

Ready to streamline your development workflows with Mac remote desktops? You can get started in just 3 quick steps with MacStadium + Citrix macOS VDI.



TL;DR – Start with MacStadium for Mac infrastructure, then login to your Citrix DaaS environment and share it with MacStadium.