The MIME type application/x-ica denotes the presence of Citrix Independent Computer Architecture files. This MIME type falls under the category of "application".

These independent computer architecture files carry the extension ICA. They are utilized by Citrix virtualization software applications. These files are key to effectively running a virtual computing environment within another system. The need for virtualization arises when there is the need to run several different architectures on the same system. This need is usually faced by developers who are developing for various platforms and architectures and want to test their applications. It is also used in servers that support seamless scalability though cloud architecture and virtualization.

Citrix has long been known for its virtualization and remote access software applications. The focus of the virtualization applications from Citrix is mainly business oriented. That means they are capable of mass deployment and working in an interlinked, networked environment. The virtualization applications from Citrix aim to simplify the operation of modern computers by making them seamlessly compatible with each other. The ability to run multiple virtual machines on one system thus helps increase productivity and lower costs.