18 February 2003 - Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS), a leader in enterprise infrastructure software and services, today announced that Citrix® MetaFrame XP(tm) software integration has been certified for use with PeopleSoft® AppConnect 8, based upon PeopleSoft's Pure Internet Architecture. PeopleSoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSFT), is a leading provider of application software for the real-time enterprise. This certification allows IT administrators the ability to manage PeopleSoft applications and the end-user desktop environment with a rapid, server-based rollout across the enterprise.
"Today's business requirements dictate that systems be easier and more cost effective to manage," said Paola Lubet, Vice President of Technology Product Marketing, PeopleSoft. "Citrix MetaFrame XP integrated with PeopleSoft AppConnect 8 allows Citrix and PeopleSoft customers to centralise administration and support for PeopleSoft applications offering the potential to reduce overall server administration costs."
Through centralisation, IT administrators can cost-effectively manage, support and upgrade their PeopleSoft applications from a single location. In addition, end-users can benefit from enhanced application performance and security when accessing the applications. Additional protection is provided by industry-standard Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology and a layer of authentication security for role-based access.
"Secure, reliable access to up-to-date financial information is critical, especially for mobile and remote workers," said Bruce Cabral, Director of Corporate Development, Citrix. "With the certification of MetaFrame XP's interoperability with PeopleSoft AppConnect 8, customers can extend the value of their IT implementations and take full advantage of the functionality of both solutions."
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