Citrix Powers Any-Location, Any-Device, Any-Connection Access to the Microsoft Office System.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 2003

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced its support of the Microsoft Office System, introduced today at Microsoft's global launch event in New York City. By using the Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) Access Suite with the Microsoft(R) Office System, organizations can enable their workers to more securely, easily and instantly access the information they need from anywhere, at anytime, using any access device, over any network connection.

The Microsoft Office System includes all Microsoft Office branded programs, servers services and solutions and allows users to access, integrate and use information from disparate sources and other people directly within the familiar applications they use every day. Developed to address the productivity challenges in today's enterprises, the Microsoft Office System can enhance users' visibility into business information so they can gain deeper insights, make better decisions, improve their ability to effectively collaborate, respond to change faster and increase their personal impact to make businesses more productive and successful.

"As a Microsoft Global Gold Certified Partner for Software Products -- as well as Microsoft's Global ISV Partner of the Year -- Citrix congratulates Microsoft on the evolution of this comprehensive and integrated system of programs and business solutions," said David Jones, senior vice president of corporate development for Citrix. "The phenomenal adoption of Microsoft Office has made it one of the most commonly used productivity tools deployed via the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite. We look forward to our continued work with Microsoft to provide our mutual customers with complete solutions that enable them to gain access to enterprise information on demand."

"The Microsoft Office System and Citrix connect people and organizations to information, processes and each other, enabling them to realize the most value from their information," said Martin Hooper, director for Information Worker Partners at Microsoft Corp. "Citrix continues to be an important Microsoft industry partner, and we're pleased that our customers will be able to extend the value of the Microsoft Office System by gaining instant access from almost any location or device with Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite."

The Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite is the easiest way for organizations to provide a secure, single point of access to enterprise applications and information on demand, while providing a consistent user experience regardless of device, location, network or the underlying IT heterogeneity. The suite centralizes applications and information and enables IT staffs to deliver, manage, monitor and measure enterprise IT resources more efficiently and cost-effectively.

The foundation of the MetaFrame Access Suite, Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server is the world's most widely deployed presentation server for centrally managing heterogeneous applications and delivering their functionality as a service to workers, wherever they may be. Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server is certified to run on Windows(R) 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003(TM), and supports virtually any custom or commercially packaged Windows application. As the most comprehensive access infrastructure for the on-demand enterprise, the MetaFrame Access Suite also includes Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access manager, Citrix MetaFrame Password Manager and Citrix MetaFrame Conferencing Manager.

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, 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.

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