Boca Research in Position to Engage Thin Client Market - Ships BocaVision WT120; Enterprise Solution Reduces Total Cost of Ownership; Ethernet-Capable with TV Output.

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 1999--Boca Research, Inc. (Nasdaq:BOCI), long committed to research and development of leading-edge technology, today announced the first shipments of the BocaVision(TM) WT120 into the emerging server-based computing market. The BocaVision WT120, which incorporates Citrix Systems Inc.'s (Nasdaq:CTXS) Independent Computing Architecture (ICA(R)), is a cost-efficient Ethernet-based, Windows(R) terminal that allows for delivery of Windows-based applications to corporate users, teachers, students or doctors over their network at a per terminal price of only $499. The WT120, when used in conjunction with Citrix WinFrame(R) and MetaFrame(TM) server-based software, enables end users to access Windows-based applications quickly and cost-effectively. Applications run on a central server, while appearing to run locally on the end users' desktops.

"This creates a heterogeneous computing environment where anyone on a Citrix-enabled network with the BocaVision WT120 can run their applications from any terminal, anywhere in the world," said Tom Elowson, director of marketing for thin client computing, Boca Research. "This is a great opportunity for both IS professionals and end users to finally get what they need in productivity tools, efficiency of resources, and security controls while still providing ubiquitous access," Elowson concluded.

"With server-based computing entering the mainstream, there is a growing need for simple and cost-effective thin client devices," said Janice Roberts, director of client business development for Citrix. "The BocaVision family of thin clients, with its Ethernet and dual TV capability, offers customers in vertical markets such as health care and education, a cost-effective and versatile option. Customers can gain easy access to their business-critical applications, while lowering their total cost of ownership (TCO)."

IS professionals can dramatically reduce TCO of their corporate computing environment by utilizing thin server-based computing. By building a server-based network with the BocaVision WT120, IS managers manage only the host server, not an entire network of personal computers that frequently require time and expense trouble-shooting, updating software, and adding new features. In the thin client world, all the network maintenance is performed on load-balanced host servers. Network managers control all software applications, network and security configurations and Internet content being used from the thin clients.

The BocaVision WT120 is also unique as a thin client terminal in that it has outputs to both NTSC and PAL TV formats for use in video monitor niche markets, such as health care, education, and hospitality. "We are involved in some pretty interesting pilots right now, and look forward to continuing our creative and innovative approach to `thinking outside the PC box'," said Elowson. The BocaVision family of network products is available through leading computer distributors including Gates/Arrow, Ingram Micro, Merisel, Pinacor, and Tech Data.

Boca Research continues to strengthen its commitment to the thin client market whose total market size for commercial thin clients is expected to grow to 5.5 million units by the year 2000, according to Zona Research, Inc. estimates. In addition to the WT120, next quarter Boca Research is expected to ship the BocaVision ST2001 to major OEMs, a full-featured Video on Demand (VOD) set-top box with MPEG-2/MPEG-1 and Dolby digital (AC-3) audio streaming over the Internet (See Jan. 13, 1999 press release: Boca Research Announces Break-Through Video on Demand Solution with BocaVision ST2001 State-of-the-Art Internet/Information Appliance).

CORPORATE INFORMATION

Founded in 1985, Boca Research designs, manufactures, markets and supports quality, cost-effective thin client/server computing devices, information appliances, data communications and networking products to facilitate the transmission of information on personal computers, computer networks and the Internet.

Boca Research also markets its products under the Global Village Communication brand name and sells its products worldwide through distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), value-added resellers (VARs) and retailers. Boca Research is a U.S. corporation headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with international operations and ventures worldwide.

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BocaVision and Global Village are trademarks of Boca Research, Inc. Citrix(R), WinFrame(R) and ICA(R) are registered trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. MetaFrame(TM) is a trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. for which there is a pending application for registration in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.