Citrix Signs Resale Agreement with IBM; IBM Sales Force to Offer Citrix Solutions for eServer Systems.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Citrix iForum 2003 ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2003 Today at Citrix iForum(TM) 2003 (http://www.citrixiforum.com), 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, announced it has signed a systems integration agreement with 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) (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :IBM), which will allow IBM sales personnel to offer the Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) Access Suite of products to IBM eServer This article is about the IBM family of computer servers. For the open access electronic text archive, see EServer.org. IBM eServer was a family of computer servers from IBM Corporation. (R) xSeries customers. Citrix and IBM have worked together over the last decade, and are now strengthening their relationship to offer customers additional comprehensive and integrated solutions. Under the systems integration agreement, currently applicable for North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Canada and Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. , IBM will resell the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite, the easiest way for organizations to provide a secure, single point of access to enterprise applications and information on demand, while ensuring a consistent user experience anywhere, anytime, using any device, over any connection. Citrix and IBM will work together on joint sales and marketing efforts to help drive adoption of the Citrix suite in the enterprise. IBM also has the option to resell Citrix support and consulting services. In addition, IBM will make Citrix solutions available across the complete line of IBM eServer xSeries(TM) and BladeCenter(TM) systems, making it easier for customers to consolidate their IT infrastructure by centralizing applications on IBM servers. The agreement gives IBM the ability to resell Citrix volume license programs, and IBM sales representatives will have internal IBM part numbers for Citrix software and will receive quota credit for reselling Citrix products to IBM customers. Citrix has worked with IBM on joint solutions and benchmark testing for the combination of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite and IBM eServer BladeCenter Servers. Additionally, Citrix will provide sales and technical training to the IBM sales force. A whitepaper on Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server and the IBM BladeCenter The IBM BladeCenter is IBM's blade server architecture. History Originally introduced in 2002, based on engineering work started in 1999, the IBM BladeCenter was a relative late comer to the blade market. is available at http://www.citrix.com. In addition to reselling Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, IBM also utilizes the software to help its own employees gain access to the applications and information they need to do their jobs, regardless of location, device or platform. For example, IBM engineers on Linux and Unix(R) workstations are able to access Windows(R) and mainframe applications, while IBM mobile sales personnel can access customer relationship management software while on the road. "As our customers move toward becoming on-demand businesses that can respond flexibly to changing market conditions they're 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. proven solutions that help them rapidly adapt without rebuilding their entire infrastructure," said Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Suarez, vice president IBM eServer xSeries. "Citrix fits in with the goal of providing customers with the ability to more efficiently meet the challenges and changes that arise in today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. environment." "IBM and Citrix have a proven track record of working together to provide our customers with first-class enterprise solutions," said David Jones David Jones is a common name, particularly in Wales, and there have been several well-known individuals with this name. Variations include Dave Jones and Davy Jones. , senior vice president of corporate development at Citrix. "Adding a significant systems integration alliance to our previous technology relationship with IBM enhances our ability to work seamlessly together, ultimately giving our joint customers greater value." About IBM IBM is a leading information technology company, worldwide, with 80 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. IBM helps customers, Business Partners and developers in a wide range of industries that leverage the power of the Internet for e-business. For more information about IBM, visit http://www.ibm.com. 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 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), MetaFrame(R) and Citrix iForum(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX(R) is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Windows(R) is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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