Equipment Architecture Policy -

Device / OS Support & Citrix App Protection Matrix

Device / OS	Approved for Local Use	XDESK Virtual Desktop Supported	App Protection — Anti-Screen Capture	App Protection — Anti-Keylogging	Notes
Windows (Intel/AMD x64)	✓ Fully Approved	✓ Yes	✓ Yes — supported (Citrix Workspace app)	✓ Yes — supported	Standard platform for enterprise apps, printing, full App Protection. Requires current Workspace app version.
macOS (Intel or Apple Silicon) Monterey or newer preferred	✓ Approved (with caveats)	✓ Yes	✓ Yes — supported	✓ Yes — supported	Use for mixed environments; local driver support may vary. Use XDESK for Windows-only apps.
iPadOS / iOS	✓ Companion / limited use	✓ Via Citrix Workspace app	✓ Yes — supported (Workspace app ≥ 24.9)	✓ Yes — supported	Not approved as a primary workstation; mobile access only.
Android (Phones & Tablets)	✓ Companion use only	✓ Via Citrix Workspace app	✓ Yes — supported	✗ No — anti-keylogging not supported	Low trust; avoid for compliance-sensitive workflows.
Windows on ARM (Snapdragon)	✗ Not approved as primary	✓ Limited — XDESK accessible	✗ No — not supported	✗ No	Often branded as Snapdragon. Poor driver support; App Protection unavailable. Not recommended.
Linux (select distros)	✗ Not approved as primary	✓ Yes (thin-client use)	✓ Yes — supported on supported distros	✓ Yes — supported	Requires correct distro and Workspace app version. Not recommended for native enterprise apps.

If you need full local compatibility (printing, specialty drivers, Windows-only apps), choose Windows (Intel/AMD x64).
If you prefer Apple macOS, we will onboard the device with our management & monitoring as part of an XDEVICE – PC Edition subscription. Ensure your macOS version supports Citrix App Protection (Monterey or newer).
Devices that cannot support Citrix App Protection may be blocked or restricted to limited access modes.
When in doubt, contact your IT team or XSTRA Technical Services on 1300 555 920 before purchasing.