Citrix Combines Secure, Granular Access Control with Universal SSL VPN Appliance in New Citrix Access Gateway 4.0.MUNICH, Germany -- Access Gateway with Advanced Access Control Provides Secure Access to All Business-Critical Applications, 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. 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 launched the Citrix(R) Access Gateway(TM) 4.0, 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 that combines the secure access benefits of both IPSec- and SSL-based Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) without the cost and complexity drawbacks of either point solution. With the new Advanced Access Control option, Access Gateway 4.0 provides powerful administrative control Direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support, including organization of Service forces, control of resources and equipment, personnel management, unit logistics, individual and unit training, readiness, mobilization, over how information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. are used based on user role, device, location, and connectivity policies. Providing a single, secure, "always on" point of entry to the enterprise, Access Gateway 4.0 includes such key features as universal access to all applications and protocols, including IP telephony, from any device, a familiar "desktop-like" user experience no matter what device is being used, integrated end-point scanning, and fast deployment and easy management for IT administrators. Citrix Access Gateway 4.0 is the best and most tightly integrated SSL VPN to use with 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), providing Citrix's more than 160,000 customers with a compelling upgrade path for secure remote access. "As one of the leading providers of healthcare services to the elderly in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , we have seen increasing need and demand to provide an SSL VPN solution that allows our associates, company executives and supervisors to securely access all their applications from any location," said Don Griffin Donald Frederick Griffin (born March 17, 1964 in Camilla, Georgia), is a former professional American football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 6th round of the 1986 NFL Draft. A 6'0", 176-lb. , director of technology services for Beverly Enterprises. "We recently implemented the Citrix Access Gateway, which we had running within an hour, to fulfill this need. Its sense and respond capabilities make it easy to establish detailed policies for remote users depending on their access scenario and the Gateway product's tight integration with our existing Citrix products made it a compelling choice for us." The unique Advanced Access Control option provides organizations with the ability to grant the same users different levels of action rights, view, print, edit, save, etc., depending on their access scenario - who they are, where they are, the device they are using, how it is configured, and the connection through which they are accessing the network. This is the only solution on the market today that can exert granular control over applications deployed through Citrix Presentation Server based on a user's access scenario. Other SSL VPN solutions can provide "on" or "off" access to applications, but can not finely tune the level of access to applications or what users can do within those applications once they have access. "Many enterprises are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. SSL VPN solutions to secure guest access via wireless LANs and apply endpoint security to both managed and unmanaged devices, providing secure IP telephony to remote users and teleworkers," stated Robert Whiteley, analyst at Forrester Research Forrester Research is an independent technology and market research company that provides its clients with advice about technology's impact on business and consumers. Corporate facts
The Access Gateway is deployed as a hardened appliance within an organization's de-militarized zone (DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) A middle ground between an organization's trusted internal network and an untrusted, external network such as the Internet. Also called a "perimeter network," the DMZ is a subnetwork (subnet) that may sit between firewalls or off one leg of a ). The Access Gateway 4.0 also ensures endpoint integrity before granting access to applications or the network - and unlike other SSL VPNs, the Access Gateway endpoint security is built-in versus bolted-on. The Access Gateway continuously scans endpoints (as opposed to a one-time check at logon See login. 1. (jargon) logon - login. 2. (networking) logon - In ACF/VTAM, an unformatted session-initiation request for a session between two logical units. ) to ensure that the requisite anti-virus and personal firewall programs are running and if they are not then access to the network is denied. "While other SSL VPN solutions are only a single piece of an overall secure access solution, Citrix provides a complete, integrated access security solution, enabling enterprises to employ a comprehensive strategy which provides the best access experience for users and administrators alike," said Murli Thirumale, president of the Access Gateway Division at Citrix. "The Citrix Access Gateway provides enterprises greater secure access options to users due to its centralized approach to security instead of a strictly "secure-the-perimeter" approach to securing the network. With the Advanced Access Control feature, IT administrators can set precise access policies based on user's identity, location, device and connection while affording a seamless and consistent end-user experience." Pricing and Availability Citrix Access Gateway 4.0 will be available in the second quarter of 2005. Pricing for the appliance starts at $2,495 with pricing of $99 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. for the base capability and $149 per concurrent user for Advanced Access Control. The Advanced Access Control capability is a major enhancement of the Secure Access Manager technology and provides a natural upgrade path for existing Secure Access Manager customers. The Access Gateway with the Advanced Access Control Option is packaged with Citrix Presentation Server and 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) and sold as the Citrix Access Suite 4.0 (please see separate press release). Together, these products form the foundation of the comprehensive, end-to-end Citrix Access Platform. 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 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. (a) The Forrester quote: Citrix Strengthens "Access" Strategy With Net6 Acquisition, Forrester Research, Inc., November 2004. Citrix(R), Citrix Access Gateway(TM), Citrix Presentation Server(TM) and Citrix Password Manager(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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