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# XIA Links Server

Canonical: https://www.getapp.ae/software/2080055/xia-links-server

> XIA Links is a Windows shortcut and desktop icon manager that allows users to centrally control the shortcuts displayed to users. It supports multiple application versions and install locations, and provides the ability to organize shortcuts into sections for easy access. XIA Links is an ideal solution for organizations looking to save time by managing desktop shortcuts from a central location.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of XIA Links Server

\- Each shortcut supports multiple application versions or install locations on different machines.
- Configure which users or groups, computers, or networks can access each shortcut.
- Group shortcuts into sections to make them easy to find.
- Empower end-users to repair applications directly from shortcuts.
- Provide translations to other languages for the end-user interface.
- Quickly and easily locate shortcuts in XIA Links.
- View how many times a shortcut has been opened by all end-users.
- Ensure that specific files or registry values exist on a computer before a shortcut is made available.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 3 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: CENTREL Solutions
- **Location**: Witney, UK
- **Founded**: 2008

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: £5,000.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Unlimited users, workstations and shortcuts. Includes 12 months support.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more

## Features

- For Higher Education
- Independent/Private
- K-12 Software
- School District
- Special Education

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk

## Category

- [School Administration Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/701/school-management/software)

## Alternatives

1. [CORE CompMS](https://www.getapp.ae/software/2066059/core-compms) — 4.2/5 (5 reviews)
2. [Essential Skills](https://www.getapp.ae/software/2058911/essential-skills) (0 reviews)
3. [School Software Pack](https://www.getapp.ae/software/2065018/school-software-pack) (0 reviews)
4. [TASS](https://www.getapp.ae/software/2073517/tass) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
5. [SM Educamos](https://www.getapp.ae/software/2056103/sm-educamos) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews)

## Reviews

### "XIA perfect for desktop shortcuts" — 5.0/5

> **Dušan** | *1 September 2022* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Easy to install, easy to manage icons, security and simple to use.
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> **Cons**: Can't remember anything that is not good.
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> We have a lot of programs / shortcuts that must be delivered to users , organized by application groups by use, and easy to set security rights for users.

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### "Robust Feature Set" — 5.0/5

> **Boyle** | *7 August 2017* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: We were looking for an application launcher comparable to the old NAL. This is a good applet, without the bloat of a full Novell Desktop implementation. The software is stable, fast, and well-integrated with active directory. It does seem apparent that a lot of the functionality was built around customer feedback (which is fantastic).
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> **Cons**: Definitely would like to see it easier to customize the appearance and layout of the interface. Perhaps a central library for icon files.
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> Being familiar with NAL, we wanted a comparable product for the users. Surprisingly, there are very few products out there that perform this task. This product will provide a consistent user application launcher experience to our organization.

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### "replacement of zenworks" — 4.0/5

> **Uwe** | *15 July 2020* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: exactly the tool for the replacement of zenworks application launcher
> 
> **Cons**: is easy to handle
limited to the essential features for the central display and start of these applications

## Links

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ae/software/2080055/xia-links-server)

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| en-AE | <https://www.getapp.ae/software/2080055/xia-links-server> |
| en-AU | <https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2080055/xia-links-server> |
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