How to Become a Citrix Jedi

Presenting at the last MyCUGC event was truly an honor. See my full blog on “How to Become a Citrix Jedi” located on the MyCUGC website – https://www.mycugc.org/blogs/cugc-blogs/2018/03/12/how-to-be-a-citrix-jedi

Presenting at the last MyCUGC event was truly an honor. See my full blog on “How to Become a Citrix Jedi” located on the MyCUGC website – https://www.mycugc.org/blogs/cugc-blogs/2018/03/12/how-to-be-a-citrix-jedi
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