Citrix Launches MetaFrame Conferencing Manager, Newest Addition to Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2003

New Application Conferencing Software Allows Users to Work

Collaboratively on Windows and Web Applications from Anywhere

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced the official launch and general availability of Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) Conferencing Manager, the most productive way for teams, regardless of individual locations, to work concurrently and collaboratively on the same applications and documents. Released in conjunction with the worldwide launch of Microsoft's Windows(R) Server 2003, MetaFrame Conferencing Manager is fully integrated with Microsoft(R) Outlook(R) to easily schedule and manage meetings. (See related releases: Citrix Launches MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 to Improve Flexibility, Manageability and Security of Windows Server 2003; Citrix Supports Microsoft's Worldwide Launch of Windows Server 2003; Citrix Garners Widespread Support from Customers, Partners and Resellers for Two New Products).

The new product is launching today in tandem with the latest version of the world's most widely deployed presentation server, Citrix MetaFrame XP(tm) Presentation Server, Feature Release 3. MetaFrame XP Presentation Server is the foundation of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite, Citrix's comprehensive access infrastructure for powering the on-demand enterprise, announced last month. MetaFrame Conferencing Manager is fully integrated with all products in the MetaFrame Access Suite, and provides customers with sharing capabilities for any application published by Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server.

"We've standardized our enterprise on Citrix, in part due to the company's demonstrated commitment to customer support," said Greg McKinney, systems analyst for St. Vincent Healthcare System. "We've already seen the value MetaFrame Conferencing Manager can bring to our Citrix environment - our physicians and nurses will benefit from intuitive application conferencing and real-time collaboration that greatly increase productivity. We look forward to rolling out this new product in a full environment in order to give our end users unparalleled access and interaction with enterprise applications."

MetaFrame Conferencing Manager adds significant value to the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite by eliminating geographical access roadblocks and enabling widely distributed teams to initiate application conferencing from anywhere, using any device, over any connection. Now, both local and remote team members have the ability to actively weigh in on key decision-making conferences. Through real-time application sharing, traditional conference calls can be transformed into interactive, hands-on input sessions, all with the advantage of simple set-up and minimal configuration.

Key Benefits of MetaFrame Conferencing Manager

MetaFrame Conferencing Manager can be used with Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager to enable users to share applications in a familiar browser interface. Introduced last month, MetaFrame Secure Access Manager is the most cost-effective way to get secure, personalized access over the Web to a wide range of internal and external information resources, including applications, documents, Web content and services.

"With a growing number of organizations looking to adopt application conferencing solutions that unify distributed workforces as cohesive and effective teams, the value proposition for MetaFrame Conferencing Manager has never been stronger," said Bob Kruger, chief technology officer and senior vice president of product development for Citrix. "Since users are already familiar with MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, they can immediately extend their core implementation and achieve measurable productivity gains without having to get up to speed on a new communications platform."

New Training Courses

Citrix will offer two new eLearning courses to support MetaFrame Conferencing Manager. Available next quarter, the first course will target individuals who work for Citrix business affiliates and will focus on selling and marketing MetaFrame Conferencing Manager. The second course, also available next quarter, will offer advanced administration and configuration training for system administrators.

Pricing and Availability

MetaFrame Conferencing Manager will be available this quarter at a suggested retail price of $99 per concurrent user license. The product will include Citrix Subscription Advantage(TM), which offers automatic, priority access to the latest product upgrades and enhancements. For further information, organizations may contact a member of the Citrix Solutions Network(TM) (CSN).

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader in access infrastructure solutions for businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. The most trusted name in enterprise access, the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite enables people to easily and securely access the on-demand enterprise, from anywhere, anytime, using any device over any connection. Nearly 50 million people in more than 120,000 organizations around the world use Citrix every day. Citrix customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies, 95% of the Fortune 500 and 95% of the Financial Times European 100. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 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

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