Citrix Extends Commitment To Wireless Market
- Citrix joins GSM Association and collaborates with Sierra Wireless, ViewSonic Corporation and Nokia to deliver wireless solutions -
Citrix Systems, Inc., a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, announces it has become an Associate Member of the GSM Association and has strengthened its relationship with Sierra Wireless to allow real-time wireless access to rich applications over GSM and GPRS networks. Further to this, Citrix has signed a licensing agreement with ViewSonic Corporation, and has obtained validation from the Nokia (NYSE:NOK) OK program for the Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) client for the Symbian platform.
The announcements reflect Citrixs vision of the virtual workplace and its commitment to providing solutions for the wireless market. Citrixs wireless solutions will be demonstrated at World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) in Adelaide from 27th February to 1st March 2002.
As an Associate member of The GSM Association, Citrix will work with wireless carrier partners to generate increased mind share for business adoption of wireless data transmission. They will help define the specifications for the future third generation networks in order to shape the way in which data is communicated wirelessly. In addition, the company plans to take part in the Associations plenary sessions to help define the specifications for wireless access to data, and will embark on joint marketing activities to increase awareness of the vast possibilities of wireless information access.
Working together with the other members of the GSM Association, we will help make the concept of the virtual workplace a reality, and enable further wireless application environments. We are able to bring our experience of server-based computing, access portal software and security solutions to the Association, and are looking forward to developing increased opportunities for mobile data access, said Linda Erton, director, Wireless Solutions, Citrix Systems Inc.
The strengthening of the relationship with Citrix and Sierra is another move towards Citrixs vision of a virtual workplace. The relationship allows both companies to offer no-compromise wireless access to corporate information for todays mobile professional. Citrix MetaFrame application server software enables secure and manageable access to applications by employees in the field on PDAs, notebooks, or other mobile devices, while the new Sierra Wireless AirCard 750, a tri-band wireless network card for the PC slot, allows this data to be accessed wirelessly. This solution gives mobile workers access to any of their business applications, in effect creating a virtual workplace wherever they are.
Employees are increasingly demanding seamless real-time access to their applications and information over next-generation wireless networks. The combination of the high-throughput Sierra Wireless AirCard 750 and Citrixs latency reduction feature improves the user experience, by reducing perceived delay over todays GPRS networks.
We are delighted to be working closely with Citrix to deliver on the vision of a virtual workplace - allowing freedom and mobility for employees, said Mark McMillan, vice president
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of marketing, Sierra Wireless. The two solutions are complementary for enterprises wishing to take advantage of GSM and GPRS networks.
Citrix has also cemented its relationship with ViewSonic Corporation, a worldwide Visual Technologies leader, by signing a licensing agreement. ViewSonic has incorporated Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) technology in the ViewSonic ViewPad 100 SuperPDA and the ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC.
With Citrix ICA, enterprise users of the ViewPad family can now access applications running on Citrix MetaFrame servers over wired and wireless connections, including over 802.11b wireless LANs and wireless wide area networks. Citrix application serving technology centralises all application processing on the server and exchanges only keystrokes, mouse clicks and screen updates across the network with a Citrix ICA-enabled device.
Citrix has also been working in collaboration with Nokia to develop solutions for the wireless market. Citrix has obtained validation from the Nokia OK program for Citrixs ICA Client for the Symbian platform. Nokia, has applied stringent testing standards to Citrix ICA technology, which allows users to wirelessly access Windows, UNIX and Java applications on Nokias 9200 Series Communicator mobile devices.
The features offered by the Citrix ICA Client for the Nokia 9200 Communicator Series include international keyboard support, client drive mapping, and panning and scaling for navigating PC form factor applications on the device monitor.
At WCIT in Adelaide, Citrix will be holding a series of Making the Virtual Workplace Real demonstrations that will showcase Citrix solutions providing secure, remote and mobile access capabilities via Citrix MetaFrame XP, Citrix NFuse, and Citrix Secure Gateway - over wireless devices including a Hewlett-Packard Jornada, Compaq iPAQ and PC E-Phone. Citrix
will demonstrate how to: mobilise a workforce with an office that goes anywhere; deploy applications in minutes; give remote offices a greater sense of corporate family; and how to keep information constantly available.
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About Citrix
Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in virtual workplace software and services that provide access to applications, information, processes and people on any device, over any network, anywhere, anytime. Citrix makes todays digital office completely virtual -- instead of having to go to your office, the office follows you. Working with the worlds top industry, integration and consulting partners, Citrix delivers enterprise-ready solutions to business challenges including application deployment, remote office connectivity, workforce mobility and business continuity. More than 120,000 companies worldwide use Citrix Solutions for the Virtual Workplace to give users more mobility, give IT organizations more flexibility and reduce the cost of computing.
Citrix products include MetaFrame application serving software, NFuse application portal software, XPS portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA), a core application serving technology. The company markets its products through a well-established indirect channel comprising more than 7,000 resellers, integrators and consultants. In fiscal 2001, the company had net revenues of over $590 million. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock MarketSM under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor's 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at <http://www.citrix.com>.
For Citrix Investors
This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management's plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management's assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company's MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company's ICA protocol; the company's ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company's success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company's ability to transition to an electronic licensing model; the company's ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company's ability to succeed in the transition to an electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company's iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company's ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company's pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company's ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company's reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.
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Citrix, ICA, MetaFrame, MetaFrame XP NFuse, XPS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
The announcements reflect Citrixs vision of the virtual workplace and its commitment to providing solutions for the wireless market. Citrixs wireless solutions will be demonstrated at World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) in Adelaide from 27th February to 1st March 2002.
As an Associate member of The GSM Association, Citrix will work with wireless carrier partners to generate increased mind share for business adoption of wireless data transmission. They will help define the specifications for the future third generation networks in order to shape the way in which data is communicated wirelessly. In addition, the company plans to take part in the Associations plenary sessions to help define the specifications for wireless access to data, and will embark on joint marketing activities to increase awareness of the vast possibilities of wireless information access.
Working together with the other members of the GSM Association, we will help make the concept of the virtual workplace a reality, and enable further wireless application environments. We are able to bring our experience of server-based computing, access portal software and security solutions to the Association, and are looking forward to developing increased opportunities for mobile data access, said Linda Erton, director, Wireless Solutions, Citrix Systems Inc.
The strengthening of the relationship with Citrix and Sierra is another move towards Citrixs vision of a virtual workplace. The relationship allows both companies to offer no-compromise wireless access to corporate information for todays mobile professional. Citrix MetaFrame application server software enables secure and manageable access to applications by employees in the field on PDAs, notebooks, or other mobile devices, while the new Sierra Wireless AirCard 750, a tri-band wireless network card for the PC slot, allows this data to be accessed wirelessly. This solution gives mobile workers access to any of their business applications, in effect creating a virtual workplace wherever they are.
Employees are increasingly demanding seamless real-time access to their applications and information over next-generation wireless networks. The combination of the high-throughput Sierra Wireless AirCard 750 and Citrixs latency reduction feature improves the user experience, by reducing perceived delay over todays GPRS networks.
We are delighted to be working closely with Citrix to deliver on the vision of a virtual workplace - allowing freedom and mobility for employees, said Mark McMillan, vice president
- more -
of marketing, Sierra Wireless. The two solutions are complementary for enterprises wishing to take advantage of GSM and GPRS networks.
Citrix has also cemented its relationship with ViewSonic Corporation, a worldwide Visual Technologies leader, by signing a licensing agreement. ViewSonic has incorporated Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) technology in the ViewSonic ViewPad 100 SuperPDA and the ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC.
With Citrix ICA, enterprise users of the ViewPad family can now access applications running on Citrix MetaFrame servers over wired and wireless connections, including over 802.11b wireless LANs and wireless wide area networks. Citrix application serving technology centralises all application processing on the server and exchanges only keystrokes, mouse clicks and screen updates across the network with a Citrix ICA-enabled device.
Citrix has also been working in collaboration with Nokia to develop solutions for the wireless market. Citrix has obtained validation from the Nokia OK program for Citrixs ICA Client for the Symbian platform. Nokia, has applied stringent testing standards to Citrix ICA technology, which allows users to wirelessly access Windows, UNIX and Java applications on Nokias 9200 Series Communicator mobile devices.
The features offered by the Citrix ICA Client for the Nokia 9200 Communicator Series include international keyboard support, client drive mapping, and panning and scaling for navigating PC form factor applications on the device monitor.
At WCIT in Adelaide, Citrix will be holding a series of Making the Virtual Workplace Real demonstrations that will showcase Citrix solutions providing secure, remote and mobile access capabilities via Citrix MetaFrame XP, Citrix NFuse, and Citrix Secure Gateway - over wireless devices including a Hewlett-Packard Jornada, Compaq iPAQ and PC E-Phone. Citrix
will demonstrate how to: mobilise a workforce with an office that goes anywhere; deploy applications in minutes; give remote offices a greater sense of corporate family; and how to keep information constantly available.
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About Citrix
Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in virtual workplace software and services that provide access to applications, information, processes and people on any device, over any network, anywhere, anytime. Citrix makes todays digital office completely virtual -- instead of having to go to your office, the office follows you. Working with the worlds top industry, integration and consulting partners, Citrix delivers enterprise-ready solutions to business challenges including application deployment, remote office connectivity, workforce mobility and business continuity. More than 120,000 companies worldwide use Citrix Solutions for the Virtual Workplace to give users more mobility, give IT organizations more flexibility and reduce the cost of computing.
Citrix products include MetaFrame application serving software, NFuse application portal software, XPS portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA), a core application serving technology. The company markets its products through a well-established indirect channel comprising more than 7,000 resellers, integrators and consultants. In fiscal 2001, the company had net revenues of over $590 million. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock MarketSM under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor's 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at <http://www.citrix.com>.
For Citrix Investors
This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management's plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management's assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company's MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company's ICA protocol; the company's ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company's success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company's ability to transition to an electronic licensing model; the company's ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company's ability to succeed in the transition to an electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company's iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company's ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company's pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company's ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company's reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.
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Citrix, ICA, MetaFrame, MetaFrame XP NFuse, XPS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
