Citrix Introduces MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2; New Version Enables SSL-based Synchronization for Microsoft Outlook and Increased Control of User Access.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)--March 3, 2004 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 newest version of Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) Secure Access Manager, Version 2.2, which provides new features that enable workers to gain secure access over the Web to the information they need whether they are working inside or outside their corporate networks. MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2 provides mobile users with secure remote access for Microsoft Outlook For the e-mail and news client bundled with certain versions of Microsoft Windows, see . Microsoft Outlook or Outlook (full name Microsoft Office Outlook synchronization and enables IT administrators the flexibility to choose between using an existing portal, intranets and Web pages as user interfaces in addition to the MetaFrame Secure Access Manager's "access center" --whichever best fits their enterprise needs. "Organizations are facing increasing internal demands for remote access to resources that they are accustomed to using at their desks. However, security has been a key sticking point sticking point n. A point, issue, or situation that causes or is likely to cause an impasse. Noun 1. sticking point - a point at which an impasse arises in progress toward an agreement or a goal to providing external access," said Craig Roth of META Group. "Organizations that provide a mechanism to support end user information needs while meeting security requirements will have taken an important step towards enabling an agile enterprise The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. ." MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2 provides greater levels of mobility and enables roaming workers to synchronize a locally installed Outlook application, whether connected over the Web or within the enterprise. This allows users to work with Outlook when they can't be connected to a Microsoft Exchange server Microsoft Exchange Server is a messaging and collaborative software product developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Servers line of server products and is widely used by enterprises using Microsoft infrastructure solutions. . Outlook synchronization is seamlessly enabled and secured when network connectivity becomes available again via MetaFrame Secure Access Manager's SSL-encrypted communications. MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2 now supports "alternative user interfaces." This powerful new feature allows administrators to securely integrate existing intranets, Web pages and enterprise portals such as SAP Enterprise Portal SAP Enterprise Portal (EP) offers users role-specific, Web-based and secure access to all relevant information, applications and services. Employees only need a desktop and a Web Browser, and can begin work once they have been authenticated in the portal. , IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) WebSphere, and Microsoft Sharepoint into their access infrastructure while still taking advantage of Secure Access Manager's role-based access control The identification, authentication and authorization of individuals based on their job titles within an organization. Contrast with mandatory access control and discretionary access control. See least privilege. , MetaFrame Presentation Server integration, and SSL-based secure connectivity. Most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , this new functionality gives customers greater flexibility and allows companies to leverage past IT investments while defining and executing on their overall access strategy. MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2 is the only software infrastructure that provides secure, single-point access to aggregated information over the Web based Coming from a Web server. See Web application. on job roles and access policies - without compromising security or ease of access. Companies that have adopted MetaFrame Secure Access Manager have a business need to deliver enterprise and Web applications to their users, along with information from a variety of sources such as portals, Internet and intranet sites, streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. , documents, network file services and XML-based Web services. With improved browser-based access to information configured for each user's business needs, companies will be able to enhance end user productivity and ensure the most up-to-date and accurate information is being delivered. In addition, with a powerful set of easy-to-use, wizard-driven configuration tools, IT administrators can centrally control and manage access based on corporate policies, and set parameters for how IT services are used by all of their customers - no matter their job function or user location. MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2 provides seamless integration with MetaFrame Presentation Server and the MetaFrame Access Suite. As access infrastructure for the on-demand enterprise, the MetaFrame Access Suite centralizes access to applications and information and enables IT staffs to deliver, manage, monitor and measure enterprise resources on demand. Pricing and availability An English language version of MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2 will be available this quarter. Pricing remains the same as with the previous version, a 50-user concurrent license starter system begins at a suggested retail price of $7,250 and includes a server license and Citrix Subscription Advantage(TM), a service offering automatic, priority access to the latest product upgrades and enhancements. Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2 is also available as part of the entire Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite. For more information about Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager, please visit http://www.citrix.com/secureaccess. 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. Nearly 50 million people in more than 120,000 organizations around the world use Citrix every day. Our software gives 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 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 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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