CITRIX AND TRICORD TEAM UP FOR ENTERPRISE APPLICATION DEPLOYMENT; Joint characterization study shows Citrix WinFrame/Enterprise supports 200 concurrent users on a single PowerFrame Enterprise Server.PLYMOUTH, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 1996--Citrix(R) Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS CTXS Citrix Systems (NASDAQ stock ticker symbol) ) and Tricord Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRCD TRCD Time Ras to Cas Delay ) announced today a strategic relationship to provide a practical, cost-effective solution for deploying business-critical and resource-intensive 16 and 32-bit Windows(R) applications. The strategic relationship includes the development of common reseller channels and joint marketing programs around Citrix's WinFrame/Enterprise multi-user Windows application A program that is written to run under Microsoft's Windows operating system. Such applications typically run under all 32-bit versions of Windows, but earlier applications might also run under the 16-bit versions (Windows 3.x) as well. See Windows. server software and the Tricord(R) PowerFrame Enterprise Server. In a joint characterization study performed at Citrix, a Tricord PowerFrame Enterprise Server supported 200 concurrent users running multiple 32-bit Windows applications under Citrix(R) WinFrame(TM)/Enterprise. Although actual performance is application dependent, these results demonstrate the strength of running WinFrame/Enterprise on Tricord's scalable NT servers to meet the increasing demands of enterprise application deployment over LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , WAN, dial-up, Intranet and Internet connections. Due to its unique, balanced architecture, the PowerFrame Enterprise Server offers an all-in-one hardware platform for WinFrame/Enterprise, maximizing cost-effectiveness through server consolidation, offering ongoing savings in maintenance and support costs, and allowing for future expandability. For example, a configuration for 1000 concurrent users requires only one-third the number of servers to implement -- a one-year total cost of ownership half that of many other servers. "Citrix is a leader in the industry-wide shift toward centralized computing The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. , and WinFrame/Enterprise -- with its unique Windows-based network computing Storing and/or running applications in servers in a network. See cloud computing and network computer. architecture and multi-user NT support -- is like no other product in the marketplace today," says Joan Wrabetz, vice president of marketing for Tricord Systems. "Together, Citrix and Tricord offer customers a powerful, scalable solution, geared perfectly for enterprise-wide application delivery." "The Tricord PowerFrame Server maximizes the power of WinFrame/Enterprise in resource-intensive environments -- its processing power makes it an excellent choice for delivering web browsers The following is a list of web browsers. Historical Historically important browsers In order of release:
Mark studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama 1994-1998 with Eric Crees, Simon Wills and Peter Gane. During this time he became principal of the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra. , Citrix vice president of marketing. "We are impressed with the PowerFrame's ability to handle such large user counts while delivering reliable and sustainable performance." A joint reseller education and recruitment strategy, beginning with a cooperative approach to sales opportunities and culminating in the recruitment of system integrators experienced in large, complex environments, has been undertaken by the two companies. Cross-educational programs for internal sales forces and resellers are also planned in upcoming months. Marketing efforts underway include joint participation at trade shows and seminars, and promotions -- focusing on application segments that can best benefit from WinFrame/Enterprise and the ability of the Tricord PowerFrame to handle large user counts. Citrix Systems, Inc. develops, markets and supports multi-user application server software under license and strategic agreement with Microsoft. The company's flagship product, WinFrame, enables the high-performance, enterprise-wide deployment of Windows applications without regard to location or type of client hardware platform. Founded in 1989, Citrix is located in Coral Springs, Fla. Tricord Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, markets and supports the PowerFrame Enterprise Server for use in mission-critical applications running on Microsoft Windows NT Server(TM), Novell(R) NetWare(R) and UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). (R). All PowerFrame systems are characterized by an open system design emphasizing high performance, high availability, scalability and system management. Tricord is a worldwide corporation based in Plymouth, Minn. USA, with European headquarters in Woerden, Holland. Citrix(R) and ICA Ica (ē`kä), city (1993 pop. 108,724), capital of Ica dept., SW Peru, on the Pan-American Highway. It is a commercial center for the cotton, wool, and wine produced in the region. There are several summer resorts nearby. (R) are registered trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. WinFrame(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. Tricord(R) PowerFrame Enterprise Server is a registered trademark of Tricord Systems, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the risks detailed in each of the companies' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CONTACT: Vicky Harris Citrix Systems, Inc. 305/340-2246 or vickyh@citrix.com or Stephanie Torpy The Weber Group 617/520-7055 or storpy@webergroup.com or Liz Hersey Tricord Systems, Inc. 612/551-6609 or lhersey@tricord.com |
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