Citrix Access Suite 4.0 Offers Major Advancements in Secure, Reliable Access for Enterprises of All Sizes.MUNICH, Germany -- With More Than 50 New Features and a New Universal SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. Appliance, the Access Suite 4.0 Delivers Unprecedented Business Performance, Flexibility, and Compliance Citrix Systems Citrix Systems' (NASDAQ: CTXS) is an American technology company, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with subsidiary operations in California and Massachusetts, with additional development centers in Australia, India and the UK. , Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS CTXS Citrix Systems (NASDAQ stock ticker symbol) ), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced the launch of Citrix(R) Access Suite 4.0, an integrated business access solution that enables on-demand access to any information resource for any authorized user authorized user Radiation physics A person who, having satisfied the applicable training and experience requirements, is granted authority to order radioactive material and accepts responsibility for its safe receipt, storage, use, transfer and disposal , with any device, over any network connection, while reducing operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. , improving information security, and increasing business agility. Access Suite 4.0 includes the flagship Citrix Presentation Server Software from Citrix that provides a timeshared, multiuser environment for Unix and Windows servers. Formerly MetaFrame, Citrix Presentation Server uses the ICA protocol to turn the client machine into a terminal and governs the input/output between the client and server. (TM) 4.0, Citrix Password Manager A password manager is software that helps a user organize passwords and PIN codes. The software typically has a local database or files that holds the encrypted password data. (TM) 4.0 and the new Citrix Access Gateway(TM) 4.0, a universal SSL VPN solution for both data and voice applications. With this launch, the company also introduces Citrix SmartAccess technology, a sense-and-respond capability that delivers constantly optimized access for users while rigorously protecting the security of corporate information. SmartAccess instantly senses and dynamically responds to different work scenarios with tailored access and security controls. The Citrix Access Suite 4.0 is designed for enterprises of all sizes and is the foundation of the Citrix Access Platform. "Our 3,200 independent agents rely on Citrix to log into the network from devices we don't own, over connections we don't control, yet still with the benefits of single sign-on An identification system that lets users log into multiple Web sites on the Internet with one username and password. Single sign-on systems are also used within an enterprise, enabling users to access all authorized resources in the local network using the same username and password. technology and standards-based security. Citrix's suite of products gives us complete control over the network," said Charlton Monsanto, chief information officer for Prudential Fox & Roach. "They allow us to finely tune user permissions and controls in accessing specific applications. We look forward to Citrix's future products for an even greater scalable, dynamic and flexible access platform." "Software allowing organizations to create a highly reliable, scalable, virtualized IT infrastructure has experienced outstanding 25 percent growth between 2003 and 2004," said Dan Kusnetzky, IDC's vice president of system software research. "Virtual Environment Software is now a $19.3 billion aggregate market worldwide and is expected to experience a rapid rate of growth throughout IDC's forecast period. Citrix's vision of Access Infrastructure software is clearly a subset of IDC's virtual environment software market. As such, it could be expected to experience a similar level of growth." Regulatory compliance requirements Compliance requirements are a series of directives established by United States Federal government agencies that summarize hundreds of Federal laws and regulations applicable to Federal assistance (also known as Federal aid or Federal funds). are also driving the business need for Access Suite 4.0 and its new SmartAccess and Citrix SmoothRoaming(TM) technologies. IT spending on compliance is expected to grow in 2005 by 43 percent to $2 billion in the U.S. alone. Access Suite 4.0 allows businesses to define a compliance framework with standardized systems that enable IT administrators to implement security controls and monitor, audit and document access security. SmartAccess takes this policy framework one step further with an unprecedented level of granular access control over applications, files, Web content and e-mail attachments A file that rides along with an e-mail message. The attached file can be of any type. E-mail programs make it easy to attach a file. For example, in Eudora, all you do is select Attach from the Message menu, browse through the folder hierarchy to find the file you want and then double based on user role in the organization, work location, device and connectivity policies. The following portfolio of products make up the new Access Suite 4.0: Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 Citrix Presentation Server is the world's most widely deployed presentation server. With more than 50 new features, Presentation Server 4.0 centralizes and standardizes the deployment of any Windows(R), 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) or Web application to any employee using any device. The newest version offers unprecedented scalability by supporting more users per server and more than 1,000 servers per farm, and breakthrough application compatibility with across-the-board support for all customer applications. The new Proximity Printing feature enables easy one-click printing to the nearest printer and a new printing engine that delivers as much as 400 percent faster performance with enhanced administrative controls. Citrix Access Gateway 4.0 Citrix Access Gateway is a universal SSL VPN appliance that provides a secure, always-on, single point-of-access to any information resource. It combines the best features of IPSec and typical SSL VPNs - without the costly and cumbersome implementation and management - to make access easy for users, secure for the company, and low-cost for IT administrators. Access Gateway is the only universal SSL VPN to offer Advanced Access Control for IT administrators to manage not only what can be accessed, but also what actions are permitted after access is granted, based on the user's role, location, type of device, configuration of device, and connection. The Access Gateway works through any firewall and supports all applications and protocols, including IP telephony The two-way transmission of voice over a packet-switched IP network, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. The terms "IP telephony" and "voice over IP" (VoIP) are synonymous. . The Access Gateway automatically and seamlessly reconnects users to their applications and documents when they change locations and devices, offering users at any remote location the same access experience that they have at their desktop. It can be deployed as a stand-alone product or tightly integrated with the Access Suite. Citrix Password Manager 4.0 Citrix Password Manager is an enterprise single sign-on Enterprise single sign-on (E-SSO) systems are designed to minimize the number of times that a user must type their ID and password to sign into multiple applications. The E-SSO solution automatically logs users in, and acts as a password filler where automatic login is not possible. solution that streamlines and automates user access to password-protected applications running on desktop computers, centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. on Presentation Server, and hosted on Web sites and legacy systems. As a standalone product or integrated with the Access Suite, Password Manager helps create a full identity management solution that protects corporate information assets and provides complete, secure information access to employees, partners and customers. New features in Password Manager 4.0 include self-service password reset Self-service password reset is defined as any process or technology that allows users who have either forgotten their password or triggered an intruder lockout to authenticate with an alternate factor, and repair their own problem, without calling the help desk. and extensive auditing options through comprehensive event logging. In a separate press release issued today, Citrix announced that HP has chosen Citrix as its preferred enterprise single sign-on partner, and is offering Password Manager as an integral part of the HP OpenView HP OpenView was a Hewlett Packard product range consisting of an extensive portfolio of network and systems management products. In 2007 the entire HP OpenView portfolio was rebranded under the strengthened HP Software name. Identity and Access Management suite. Pricing and Availability --Citrix Access Suite 4.0 - For new Citrix customers who need interoperable access infrastructure to provide, manage, measure, and monitor on-demand access to IT services for employees, partners and customers. This package includes Presentation Server 4.0, Access Gateway 4.0, and Password Manager 4.0, and has a suggested retail price of $599 per concurrent user In computer science, the number of concurrent users for a resource in a location, with the location being a computing network or a single computer, refers to the total number of people using the resource at the same time. . It will be available in the second quarter of 2005. --Citrix Access Suite 4.0, Step-Up Edition - For customers that have already implemented Presentation Server and want to extend their access platform with a SSL VPN and enterprise single sign-on solutions; this package includes Access Gateway and Password Manager, and has a suggested retail price of $229 per concurrent user. It will be available in the second quarter of 2005. Citrix Access Suite 4.0 is available for purchase in the second quarter of 2005 under the Easy, Open and Flex licensing models. Prices include Citrix Subscription Advantage(TM), which offers automatic, priority access to the latest product upgrades and enhancements. For more information on Citrix Access Suite 4.0, please visit http://www.citrix.com/accesssuite. About Citrix Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader in access infrastructure solutions and the most trusted name in secure access for enterprises and individuals. More than 160,000 organizations around the world use Citrix every day. Our access software, services and appliances give people secure and well-managed access to business information wherever it lives--on demand. Citrix customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies, 99% of the Fortune 500, and 97% of the Fortune Global 500. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate canal system, is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city's population is described as metropolitan, where diverse culture is commonplace. According to 2006 U.S. , Citrix has offices in 22 countries, and approximately 6,200 channel and alliance partners in more than 100 countries. For more information visit http://www.citrix.com. For Citrix Investors This release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. which 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. 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