19 March 2003 - In conjunction with the launch of its new product strategy, Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, has announced broad industry support for the initiative (see related news release, Citrix Expands Into Multi-Billion Dollar Access Infrastructure Market with Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite).
Customers
Symbiose
"With Citrix Secure Access Manager we have been able to introduce a highly advanced and secure Web-based information access system that helps our department manage and fulfill job opportunities in much faster time. More importantly, because our application is made available via the Web, users can access the information they need when and where they need it. With limited IT resource and budget, Citrix Secure Access Manager has allowed us to design a highly sophisticated Web service with minimal development and demand on support." Jan Claessens, Project Manager, Symbiose
Partners
Microsoft
Citrix's new strategy builds on the widespread influence of its MetaFrame server solution. As a key Microsoft partner and a trusted name in enterprise access, Citrix provides strategic value to our joint customers enabling them to easily take advantage of their enterprise resources. The company continues to deliver impressive product functionality that adds value to the Windows Server environment and .NET framework. Winni Verhoef, Product Manager Infrastructure Servers, Microsoft B.V.
HP
We believe Citrix's move to a suite strategy will reinforce the strength of MetaFrame as a key solution for enterprise acces management. Citrix's comprehensive series of offerings complements HP's adaptive infrastructure, providing our joint enterprise customers with enhanced flexibility and even greater opportunities to advance information access.
Jolanda Peek, Manager Marketing Communicatie, HP
EMC
Secure access is cornerstone to enterprise IT services. The new product suite announced by Citrix, builds on the company's commitment to security and presents even more value to our joint customers. EMC and Citrix continue to work closely to deliver solutions that enable organisations to deliver any-time, any-where access with maximum data protection. Willem Hendrickx, Regional Manager Benelux EMC
RSA Security
The explosion of Web-based application use makes Internet security more important than ever for our customers. We're confident that with the new products and security enhancements Citrix announced today, Citrix and RSA will continue to deliver best-of-breed solutions that meet customer demands for secure access to information. Vincent van Kooten, Channel Manager Benelux, RSA Security
Resellers
Simac
Citrix technology has become a strategic choice for enterprise organisations looking to simplify the delivery of their IT services and push the barriers of information access," said Ed Bezooijen, Manager Marketing of Platinum Partner SIMAC. "We believe Citrix' strategy to extend the MetaFrame product line with an integrated set of solutions will bring even greater resource and capabilities to our customers and builds on the established strength of the MetaFrame brand."
Ed Bezooijen, Manager Marketing & Communications Simac
AXI (Belgium)
Citrix has carved out a clear proposition for company's wanting to reduce the cost and complexity of their IT systems. IT systems today have to deliver fast results and be able to support key business objectives. The flexibility and enhanced information access provided by Citrix' new product suite will enable us to offer customers highly strategic solutions that can be implemented quickly and achieve fast returns. Eric Bovyn, Infrastructure Consultant AXI
OpenLine
With MetaFrame, Citrix has established a brand that is synonmous with innovation, reliability and value. The new MetaFrame Access Suite extends this value to a set of advanced technology solutions and reflects the company's commitment to delivering market leading and defining products that provide organisations with real returns. Jean Boren, Director Open Line Consultancy BV
UF Solutions
Citrix excels again with its new MetaFrame Access Suite. With all of our customers working with MetaFrame Servers, these new solutions will enable us to provide our customers even greater capabilities for managing their IT infrastructures and delivering broader information access.
Maurice Smit, Director UF Solutions
PinkRoccade
The MetaFrame Access Suite presents an exciting opportunity for us to build new solutions for our customers and solve real business challenges with measureable return on investment. With the move towards Web access, organisations need fast and secure information delivery infrastructures. The new products from Citrix address these key concerns and present a great solution for companies that have to meet increasing user pressure for on-demand information access from any location. Patrick Warming, Technische Consultant, Pink Roccade Infrastructure Services BV
About Citrix
Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader access infrastructure solutions. The most trusted name in enterprise access, the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite enables people to easily and securely access the enterprise on-demand, from anywhere, anytime, using nearly any device over any connection. Nearly 50 million people in more than 120,000 organizations around the world use Citrix every day. Citrix customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies, 95% of the Fortune 500 and 95% of the FT European 100. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Citrix has offices in 22 countries, and more than 5,000 channel partners in more than 100 countries.
For Citrix Investors
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