Connectria Hosting, a global managed and cloud hosting provider, today announced its alliance with Citrix® to provide Software as a Service (SaaS) enablement in a hosted cloud.

The alliance addresses the increasing demand of business users to have complete access to company software at any time, on any device, for as long as they need it.

Most Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) recognize the benefits associated with moving to Software as a Service, however may be uncertain as to how they may overcome the challenges of implementing this new model.

Connectria, leveraging Citrix and Microsoft product, has a proven track record of enabling a smooth, cost-effective transition. Given Connectria’s experience in delivering SaaS solutions through its hosting services, ISVs do not have to be experts to enjoy its benefits. Connectria’s certified engineers will guide its customers through the process.

According to Scott Azzolina, Connectria’s Vice President of Marketing, “Connectria eliminates the complexity of architecting, implementing and managing infrastructure on your own. ISVs can focus upon what they do best, which is developing and marketing software, while companies can enjoy a level of flexibility and productivity that’s aligned with evolving work dynamics.”

To demonstrate the ease and success of SaaS enabling applications in a hosted Cloud, Connectria offers a low risk, low cost pilot. With Connectria’s QuickStart Program, Connectria will stand up ISV applications in a 5 user, fully functioning Citrix and Microsoft environment for 90 days. “Many of Connectria’s production customers had initially taken advantage of our QuickStart program,” noted Azzolina. “It allowed them to experience the value of our solution without having to make a commitment. Today, over 5000 Citrix users leverage Connectria’s hosting services and this business continues to grow. ”

To learn more about moving your applications to a SaaS Cloud with Connectria and Citrix, please visit us at www.connectria.com/technologies/citrix_hosting.php.

You may also join Connectria, Citrix and Microsoft in a December 12, 2012 webinar, “Easily Move Your Apps to a Hosted Cloud.” For attending the webinar, you will be entered into a drawing to win a FREE QuickStart Pilot Program. Learn more about the webinar or Register now.

Connectria is a member of Citrix Service Provider network, a Citrix Value Added Reseller and a Microsoft Gold Partner and has provided Citrix SaaS hosting and Windows SaaS hosting for customers of all sizes.

About Connectria

Connectria (www.connectria.com) provides award-winning cloud computing, managed hosting and custom hosting solutions for more than 1,000 customers in over 30 countries worldwide. We are experts in complex multi-vendor solutions, and we support the broadest range of technologies, managed services and security in the industry.

At the core of Connectria is our No Jerks Allowed™ company policy. As The Jerk Free Company™, we’ve established a unique culture where every individual goes “the extra mile” to take care of our customers. Being The Jerk Free Company™ extends beyond our people too. We make it easy to do business with us through flexible terms, scalable solutions and straight-forward pricing to serve the hosting needs of large and small organizations alike.