April 24, 2003 - Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced the latest version of the world's most widely deployed presentation server, Citrix® MetaFrame XP(tm) Presentation Server, Feature Release 3. The new product embraces and extends the application and information access capabilities of Microsoft's latest family of servers, Windows Server 2003. (See related releases: Citrix Launches MetaFrame Conferencing Manager, Newest Addition to Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite; Citrix Supports Microsoft's Worldwide Launch of Windows Server 2003; Citrix Garners Widespread Support from Customers, Partners and Resellers for Two New Products).
The foundation of the Citrix MetaFrame® Access Suite, which Citrix announced last month, the Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server enables IT staffs to centrally manage heterogeneous applications and provide access to them from anywhere, anytime, using any device over any connection. It is an exceptional technical foundation for building highly scalable, flexible, secure and manageable access solutions that can reduce computing costs and increase the utility of any information system.
Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 is certified to run on Microsoft® Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003. It provides easy, secure and instant access to virtually any custom or commercially available Windows or Web application from almost any client device across any network connection. Through support for Windows Server 2003, MetaFrame XP Presentation Server also provides the access infrastructure to deploy and manage XML Web services with the benefits of centralized administration and improved application performance.
"With our new Citrix MetaFrame XP infrastructure, our users will be able to access records and applications at any time, which is essential in a healthcare environment where having the right information is critical to decision making," said Cor Robbertsen, director of ICT at VZR. "Our plan is to foster a more flexible but highly productive work environment and empower our staff with the right information tools. Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 has made it possible for us to dramatically advance our services and to do this within a highly cost- and resource-effective infrastructure."
Key Benefits of MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 extends the benefits of Windows Server 2003, Terminal Server by offering improved flexibility, manageability and security for both administrators and users, and reduces the total cost and the complexity of enterprise computing. Benefits include:
· Universal printing - Reduces administrative maintenance by eliminating the need to install multiple print drivers, and enhances print quality by offering a single, universal driver for color and high resolution printing to any client printer that supports color.
· Management Pack for Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) - Allows administrators to monitor MetaFrame XP Presentation Servers from the same familiar console they are already using to manage their Windows-based servers.
· New client and heterogeneous platform support - Enhanced ICA® Clients for Java(tm), 32-bit Windows and MacOS X allow users to maintain a consistent experience and improved performance when connecting to MetaFrame XP Presentation Server from almost any client device.
· Web interface - Includes support for RSA SecurID, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140 security compliance, and multiple server farm support.
· Simplified license activation - Saves time and effort required to activate multiple MetaFrame XP Presentation Server licenses and allows administrators to back-up multiple licenses simultaneously for business continuity purposes.
· Enhanced resource manager - Delivers detailed server farm information that enables administrators to quickly isolate the cause of server problems and resolve potential issues before they occur.
"Citrix is committed to continuing to improve and enrich our industry leading products to directly address our customers' requirements for access infrastructure solutions that power the on-demand enterprise and extend their existing computing investments," said Bob Kruger, chief technology officer and senior vice president of product development for Citrix. "MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 can significantly lower enterprise computing costs by providing optimized server efficiency while delivering both administrator and end user enhancements. With this latest version of the MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, we're delivering greater flexibility and cost-savings in end-to-end enterprise application access - and laying a powerful foundation for the complete Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite that we are rolling out this quarter."
New Training Courses
Citrix will offer two new eLearning courses and one new instructor-led training course to support the administration of MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3. Available in May, these courses will also offer training on the advanced management capabilities of MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 as well as deploying and securing applications over the Web.
Pricing and Availability
MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 will be available this quarter with versions in English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese. A 20-user concurrent license starter system begins at a suggested retail price of $5,800 and a 15-user concurrent license migration starter system begins at a suggested retail price of $2,475. MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 includes Citrix Subscription AdvantageÔ, which offers automatic, priority access to the latest product upgrades and enhancements and is available to current MetaFrame XP Presentation Server Subscription Advantage customers through that program. For further information, organizations may contact a member of the Citrix Solutions Network(tm) (CSN).
About Citrix
Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader in access infrastructure solutions for businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. The most trusted name in enterprise access, the Citrix® MetaFrame® Access Suite enables people to easily and securely access the on-demand enterprise, from anywhere, anytime, using 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 Financial Times European 100. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Citrix has offices in 22 countries, and more than 7,000 channel and alliance partners in more than 100 countries. For more information visit http://www.citrix.com.
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