Citrix Announces MetaFrame Secure Access Manager Now Available in French, German and Spanish Versions.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FORT LAUDERDALE Fort Lauderdale (lô`dərdāl), residential, commercial, and resort city (1990 pop. 149,377), seat of Broward co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; settled around a fort built (c.1837) in the Seminole War, inc. 1911. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 2003 MetaFrame Secure Access Manager Provides Secure, Single-Point Access over the Web to Any Application, IT Service or Information Source 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 availability of Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) Secure Access Manager in French, German and Spanish versions. MetaFrame Secure Access Manager, a key part of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite, is the most cost-effective way to get secure, remote, single-point access over the Web to any enterprise information resource, including client/server, legacy, and Web applications, Internet and intranet sites, streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. , documents, network file services, and XML-based Web services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. . With its powerful and easy-to-use wizard-driven configuration tools, IT administrators can tailor access to each user's business needs and role. "We've seen a tremendous increase in demand for Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager as our European customers seek a single point of access to the critical data and applications that drive business," said Stefan U.G. Sjostrom, vice president, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. for Citrix. "By providing localized versions in French, German, and Spanish, Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager ensures that even more organizations worldwide can take advantage of the most cost-effective way to obtain secure access over the Web to any application or information resource." To help ensure the privacy of information accessed over the Internet, Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager leverages Secure Socket Layer (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. )/Transport Layer Security (TLS (1) (Transport Layer Security) A security protocol from the IETF that is based on the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 3.0 protocol developed by Netscape. TLS uses digital certificates to authenticate the user as well as authenticate the network (in a wireless ) encryption, two-factor authentication The use of two independent mechanisms for authentication; for example, requiring a smart card and a password. The combination is less likely to allow abuse than either component alone. See authentication. , firewall traversal and support for fault tolerance See fault tolerant. (architecture) fault tolerance - 1. The ability of a system or component to continue normal operation despite the presence of hardware or software faults. This often involves some degree of redundancy. 2. . It also enhances the presentation, aggregation and security capabilities of Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server by providing access to Web applications, sites, content and services as well as published applications. With MetaFrame Secure Access Manager, access can be tailored based on an employee's role within the organization or other IT-defined rules and policies, ensuring that the relevant information and applications that a user needs are aggregated and organized appropriately. Users can also employ powerful search tools to help them find information quickly and work most efficiently. Pricing and Availability Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.0 is currently available in English, French, German and Spanish. Pricing begins at $7,250 for 50 concurrent licenses including one year of Citrix Subscription Advantage(TM), which offers automatic, priority access to the latest product upgrades and enhancements. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com. About Citrix Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader in access infrastructure solutions and the most trusted name in enterprise access. Citrix software enables people in businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions to securely, easily and instantly access the on-demand enterprise, from anywhere, anytime, using any device, over any connection. Nearly 50 million people in more than 120,000 organizations rely on the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite to do their jobs. Citrix customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies, 99% of the Fortune 500, and 92% 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 more than 7,000 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 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. 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 Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the company's business involving the company's products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive factors and the company's key strategic relationships and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein. Citrix(R) and MetaFrame(R) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. 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