CITRIX ANNOUNCES WINFRAME FOR NETWORKS; The First Enterprise Platform for Remote Windows Computing.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 1995--CitrixTM Systems, Inc. today introduced WinFrameTM for Networks, the first software to provide a scalable, secure and manageable platform for remote WindowsTM computing across enterprise networks.

Incorporating Windows NT Server core technology, WinFrame for Networks solves the full range of enterprise-scale remote computing problems, including high-performance dial-in LAN access, simple deployment of Windows applications to branch office sites, and manageable delivery of client/server applications anywhere in the enterprise network.

"Enterprise remote computing is more than just remote access," said Edward Iacobucci, Chairman of Citrix Systems, Inc. "WinFrame for Networks is a remote computing platform. It's the only product that provides the depth and breadth needed to deliver any Windows application to any remote user in the enterprise."

With WinFrame for Networks, applications run where their performance is optimized. This allows an enterprise to efficiently deliver a wide mix of personal productivity, workgroup, client/server and other business-critical applications to a broad group of remote users with a single, integrated software solution.

"WinFrame for Networks is the kind of industrial-strength, remote Windows computing platform that complements the Microsoft BackOffice product family," said Paul Maritz, Group Vice President, Platforms Group, for Microsoft Corporation's Systems Division. "Our BackOffice products enable rapid development of business-critical applications, while WinFrame for Networks gives customers more options for widespread and efficient application deployment."

WinFrame for Networks Debuts ICA 3.0

WinFrame for Networks includes version 3.0 of the Citrix Intelligent Console ArchitectureTM [ICA]. ICA is the industry's first general-purpose Windows presentation services protocol and is rapidly becoming the technology backbone for distributed Windows computing. To promote ICA as an industry-standard technology, Citrix is broadly licensing it to independent hardware and software vendors. Ultimately, ICA will enable a variety of new Windows application markets to emerge.

"ICA offers tremendous benefits for customers and the industry," said Microsoft's Paul Maritz. "ICA will enable the interactive use of 32-bit Windows applications on the Internet, wireless devices, low-cost terminals, Macintosh PCs or X-terminals."

A Complete Solution for Enterprise Remote Computing Dilemmas

WinFrame's unique local-remote transparency lets mobile professionals and telecommuters easily dial-in and access groupware and corporate applications with optimal performance and convenience. Local-remote transparency is an exciting new concept that renders today's remote node/remote control debates obsolete because it seamlessly combines these functions. With the simple click of an icon, remote users can launch multiple Windows and DOS applications, running locally and remotely, and may never notice where applications execute or where they get their data.

Branch office and WAN-linked users gain high-performance access to business-critical and legacy applications over low-cost switched or dedicated connections, such as ISDN, switched 56/64 or even dial-up. For example, WinFrame for Networks allows a single ISDN basic-rate connection to support up to 10 on-line branch office users.

WinFrame for Networks also allows World Wide Web and Internet connectivity to be securely distributed to dial-in and LAN-based users with negligible network disruption. Without running client-side TCP/IP protocol stacks, desktop PCs seamlessly access Internet servers through Windows-based web browsers that actually execute on the WinFrame server. This "firewalls" the network from inbound Internet traffic and potential breaches in LAN/WAN security.

A Complete, Scaleable Remote Computing Platform

WinFrame for Networks can scale to accommodate hundreds of concurrent users with its robust enterprise features, such as Symmetrical Multiprocessing Platform (SMP) support and integrated domain management.

For example, a standard Intel server easily handles up to 15 concurrent users, while a four-way 60-MHz Pentium SMP server supports up to 60 simultaneous Microsoft Office users. WinFrame for Networks includes a rich set of multi-level, C-2 compliant security features, such as secured authentication and data encryption. The product also supplies a full suite of end-to-end Windows-based management utilities that permit full system administration from any local or remote PC.

WinFrame's ICA-based client software works seamlessly with DOS, Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT desktops, allowing even DOS users to tap the power of 16- and 32-bit Windows applications. WinFrame for Networks integrates tightly with both Microsoft NT and Novell NetWare networks and supports popular network protocols, such as IPX, SPX, TCP/IP, NetBEUI, NetBIOS, and PPP. The server accepts connections through standard telephone lines, wide area network links (T1, Frame Relay, ISDN, ATM), or the Internet.

"WinFrame for Networks supplies you with a complete toolbox - not just a hammer - for solving complex enterprise remote computing problems," explained Willie Lee, Systems Engineer for Chevron Information Technology. "It is a long-term solution that provides the necessary flexibility to grow with our ever-changing enterprise needs."

As the first enterprise remote computing platform, WinFrame for Networks is rapidly gaining the endorsement of many remote access vendors. This broad-based support gives Citrix customers maximum flexibility to create a wide variety of remote computing solutions. WinFrame for Networks is compatible with the industry's most popular remote node servers, including Novell NetWare Connect, Attachmate RLN, Microsoft RAS and Shiva LAN Rover. For more detail, please see press release entitled, "Citrix WinFrame Gains Broad Industry Support."

Pricing and Availability

WinFrame for Networks ships August 31, 1995, and is available exclusively through Citrix Premier Authorized Resellers.

WinFrame for Networks has a suggested retail price of $5,995 for 15 concurrent users and includes the WinFrame application server, appropriate client software, and Windows NT-compatible communications, domain, file/print servers. In some configurations, additional MS Client Access licensing may also be required. Additional WinFrame users can be added in increments of ten for $1,995.

The WinFrame for Networks Application Server is available separately at a suggested retail price of $4,995 for 15 concurrent users; it is designed for networks with existing communications and file/print servers. Current WinView customers needing additional scalability, security or management can trade-in their existing software for WinFrame for Networks for $2,500.

An early availability program, code-named "South Beach," is designed for customers who want to implement WinFrame for Networks prior to general availability. For $4,995, program participants receive the South Beach early availability software, all updates, direct technical support from Citrix, and automatic delivery of released version of WinFrame for Networks. Interested parties should call Citrix at [phone] for more information.

Citrix Systems, Inc. is the market leading vendor for Windows application servers. The company develops and markets remote computing products for high-performance delivery of Windows and DOS applications to mobile users, remote sites, branch offices and for Internet commerce. Over 700 domestic and international Citrix Authorized Resellers sell and support award-winning WinView for Networks to departmental and enterprise Novell users worldwide. Founded in 1989, the privately held firm is headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida, and has regional sales offices throughout North America and the United Kingdom. For the past two years, Citrix has ranked as one of the fastest growing software companies in the industry as published by Soft Letter (May, 1995). -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Citrix, WinView, WinFrame and ICA are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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