Citrix Expands Product Line with VideoFrame; Answers Corporate Demand for Mission-Critical Streaming Video Deployment; First Union Bank Piloting VideoFrame 1.0.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)--Oct. 27, 1999-- Ideal for Server-based Delivery of Video and Audio Applications Over Intranets 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) ) today introduced VideoFrame(TM) 1.0, the first streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. and audio server product to be tightly integrated with server-based computing Refers to applications that run in a server. Also known as "thin client computing," it may refer to a browser-based environment that uses a Web browser as the client with all applications running on a Web server on the Internet or in an intranet on the LAN. applications. VideoFrame allows mission-critical video and audio applications to be quickly deployed within a corporation, and can support branch office growth and global expansion. Companies can use VideoFrame to disseminate information such as sales presentations, on-demand training, education, company messaging, and seminars. Employees can access the video applications immediately on demand. Administrators can centrally manage multiple VideoFrame servers, media streams and published content across the enterprise - all from a single point. VideoFrame, designed to complement MetaFrame 1.8 environments, is integrated with Citrix Program Neighborhood A feature in Citrix's MetaFrame products that enables applications to be assigned to users. See NFuse and MetaFrame. to allow video content to be sent to users with the same speed, reliability and ease as other server-based published applications, providing the most flexible means of video deployment across the enterprise. "As Citrix aggressively expands its product portfolio, video and audio applications will play a growing role in our server-based business strategy," said Mark Templeton Mark Templeton (b. 1975) is Principal Trombone of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. 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. , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Citrix. "VideoFrame also offers advantages for application service providers (ASPs) who want to deploy video applications. Traditionally, many organizations have been reluctant to use video because of concerns around bandwidth usage versus quality of content, and the difficulty in managing deployment of the content itself. VideoFrame will provide organizations such as ASPs with the means to tackle these issues." "With the addition of VideoFrame to the MetaFrame lineup, we have extended the core benefits of rapid application deployment, 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. management and predictable delivery to video services," said Edward Iacobucci, chairman and founder of Citrix. "The VideoFrame adaptive bandwidth technology, coupled with centralized bandwidth management Controlling the traffic flow in a network. See bandwidth manager. and budgeting will, for the first time, allow organizations to manage the publication and delivery of video content as easily as they manage applications -- to any user on any network." "It's clear that video and audio increasingly will be used as strategic tools within corporate environments," said Matt Cain Matthew Thomas Cain (born October 1 1984 in Dothan, Alabama) is a starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. He is ft in ( m) tall and weighs lb ( kg). , vice president of workgroup computing strategies at META Group, a market research firm. "The corporate adoption rate of streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. is still at an early stage, which represents a big opportunity to position video solutions for organizations using server-based computing. Currently, many organizations exchange large amounts of `written' data through the 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 or Internet. The next few years will see the demand grow for distribution of audio and video data through the same channels." First Union Employees to "Work at Home" with VideoFrame First Union, the nation's sixth largest bank holding company and eighth largest brokerage, is currently piloting a VideoFrame implementation that - as an enhancement to the MetaFrame system -- ultimately will enable employees to work from home instead of commuting to offices. First Union also uses Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 with Program Neighborhood(TM) as its server-based platform for remote access to mission-critical applications. "VideoFrame will give First Union a solution to a problem we faced in implementing our Alternative Workplace initiative - easy access from home to our archive of video-based just-in-time training and corporate communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. ," said Dave Whomsley, systems technology officer at First Union. "Home-based workers need to feel connected to the corporate culture, and we've found video to be the richest and most effective communications medium. VideoFrame's ability to deliver streamed video over a variety of connections will help First Union enrich the work-at-home experience." About VideoFrame VideoFrame is a separate platform that complements Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 and WinFrame 1.8 environments. Each VideoFrame 1.0 server runs on Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT 4.0 (workstation or server). VideoFrame uses efficient Citrix Video CODEC (1) A hardware circuit that converts analog video (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) into digital code and vice versa. The term may refer to only the A/D and D/A conversion, or it may include the compression technique for further reducing the signal (definition #2 below). See codec. (coder-decoder) 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) Streaming Channel technologies to provide high-clarity, full-motion video Video transmission that changes the image 30 frames per second (30 fps). Motion pictures are run at 24 fps, which is the minimum frequency required to eliminate the perception of moving frames and make the images appear visually fluid to the eye. as well as audio. In addition, the Citrix Video CODEC can be used with third-party, non-linear editors and other content creation tools. Since VideoFrame dynamically scales video streams according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. available bandwidth, modem users and LAN-based users working over the narrowest connections can access the same content and enjoy a high-quality video experience. Streamed video applications are pushed directly to the desktop where they can be automatically removed when the content becomes outdated. Since videos are streamed to the client - on demand - from a central server, there is no need for large client hard disks or version maintenance over a widely dispersed client base. Published videos can appear as desktop icons, start menu entries or Program Neighborhood entries. During video play, client features include choices such as play/pause, random access navigation, zoom and re-size. Availability VideoFrame 1.0 is available now and can be purchased through the members of the Citrix Solutions Network. All purchasers of VideoFrame 1.0 will receive a VideoFrame 2.0 Subscription Advantage at no additional charge to give early adoptors the benefit of future improvements. Suggested Retail Price: $3995.00 (U.S.) for a 200 concurrent stream license. While initially targeted to 32-bit Windows(R)-based client environments, VideoFrame will soon be available on multiple client platforms. This will give organizations the ability to deploy audio and video content within heterogeneous computing environments. About MetaFrame and Program Neighborhood Citrix MetaFrame server-based computing software is transforming the way organizations deploy, manage and access business applications across the extended enterprise -- regardless of client hardware, operating platform, network connection or available bandwidth -- providing improved application manageability, access, performance and security. MetaFrame software works in conjunction with Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition to deliver a comprehensive server-based computing solution for the entire enterprise, including support for heterogeneous computing environments, enterprise-scale management and seamless desktop integration. Program Neighborhood provides for complete 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 application access and delivers an even greater level of seamless desktop integration. Icons for server-based applications can now be pushed to the Program Neighborhood client, integrated into the local 32-bit Windows desktop, or pushed directly to the client's Start menu. Users have an enhanced server-based application experience and required client configuration is kept at a minimum. About Citrix Founded in 1989, Citrix Systems, Inc. is a world leader in system software for server-based computing. The MetaFrameTM and WinFrame(R) product lines and Independent Computing Architecture Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) is a proprietary protocol for an application server system, designed by Citrix Systems. The protocol lays down a specification for passing data between server and clients, but is not bound to any one platform. (ICA(R)) technology give organizations the independence, speed and flexibility needed to extend any application to anyone, anywhere. The company's server-based computing solutions are marketed through a worldwide business alliance of value-added resellers, system integrators, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and licensees and industry associates. Citrix is based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CTXS. For more information, please visit the Citrix website at http://www.citrix.com. For Citrix Investors 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 Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management's plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management's assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks associated with the company's reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners, dependence upon broad-based acceptance of the company's ICA protocol, management of growth, market acceptance of new products or new versions of existing products, the possibility of undetected software errors, and dependence on proprietary technology, as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and risks associated with competition, competitive pricing pressures and year 2000 compliance efforts of the company and third parties on which the company is dependent. For a more detailed description of the risk factors associated with the company, please refer to the company's Annual Report or Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 1998, on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the company's Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the quarter ended June 30th , 1999, on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the company's Form 10Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1999, to be filed in approximately one month with the Commission. Citrix(R), WinFrame(R) and ICA(R) are registered trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. VideoFrame(TM), MultiWinTM and MetaFrameTM are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. for which there are pending applications for registration in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. -0- VIDEOFRAME 1.0 DATA SHEET: VideoFrame Server requirements: -- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Workstation or Server w/ Service Pack 3 or later) -- 200 MHz Intel Pentium (minimum requirement) -- SCSI hard drive(s) capable of fast throughput -- PCI SCSI controller capable of fast throughput -- PCI Ethernet adapter VideoFrame Encoder requirements: -- Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 (Workstation or Server w/ Service Pack 3 or later) -- SCSI hard drive(s) capable of fast throughput -- PCI SCSI controller capable of fast throughput -- Processor (minimum) 200MHz Intel Pentium Pro -1:01:56 Citrix Server requirements: -- MetaFrame 1.8 or WinFrame 1.8 Client requirements: -- Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 -- Citrix ICA Win32 client 4.20.733 or greater -- 166 MHz Intel Pentium with MMX or greater -- 32 MB RAM; VGA or SVGA video with 2MB RAM -- ActiveMovie Control 2.0 (or greater) or Media Player 6.0 (or greater) -- Direct Draw -- SoundBlaster 16-compatible sound card |
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