Citrix and GW Micro Help the Visually Impaired Access and Use Computer Applications and Information From Anywhere.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. & FORT WAYNE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 2003

Alliance Bridges Inaccessibility Gap in Enterprise Computing 

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, and GW Micro, Inc., today announced an alliance to provide visually impaired users with full, interactive access to their corporate desktops and to enterprise applications centrally hosted in Citrix(R) MetaFrame XP(TM) Presentation Server environments. GW Micro produces one of the industry's leading software screen readers called Window-Eyes, which gives the visually impaired the ability to "hear" and "feel" their Windows operating systems through speech synthesis and Braille displays, while Citrix access infrastructure enables anytime, anywhere, any-device, any-connection access to enterprise applications and information. Together, the two technology solutions are a major breakthrough for the visually impaired. Window-Eyes is currently available for beta testing on Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3.

"It's extremely important that we have the technology to support all students," said Ed Evans, director of learning spaces for Information Technology at Purdue University. "Currently, our students with visual impairments must visit a specialized lab on campus to have access to software. We're planning to evaluate Window-Eyes for implementation as soon as possible."

Citrix allows users of Window-Eyes to experience the benefits of easy, secure and instant access to computer applications. Citrix continues to invest in research and development to enhance the usability and accessibility of its access infrastructure solutions, and its relationship with GW Micro further demonstrates the company's commitment to serving all users - regardless of location, connection, device, operating system and, now, visual challenges.

"GW Micro's mission is to provide easy and reliable access to digital information for the visually impaired," said Doug Geoffray, vice president of product development of GW Micro, Inc. "Our premier partnership with Citrix has provided us with the opportunity to bridge a once inaccessible gap in the world of remote access for the visually impaired. With the combination of Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server and Window-Eyes, blind and visually impaired users have the tools to advance in career positions that, up until now, were unattainable. Customer satisfaction has always been a top priority with GW Micro, and we are excited to be able to offer this solution to all Window-Eyes users."

"Citrix has always been about access, and that means for every customer employee in every situation," said Bob Kruger, senior vice president of product development and CTO for Citrix. "We support the U.S. government's implementation of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and other international acts to provide greater access to technology solutions for all users and believe that the implementation of these standards aligns with our vision to make the enterprise available to everyone on-demand. Our work with leaders such as GW Micro reaffirms our commitment to providing greater access to Citrix access infrastructure solutions for all users."

In related news, the companies also announced that GW Micro has joined the Citrix Business Alliance(TM) (CBA) program, which offers an opportunity for ISV's, hardware vendors, service providers and consultants to take advantage of the increasing adoption of Citrix access infrastructure solutions around the world.

About GW Micro

Founded in 1990, GW Micro, a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based, assistive technology company, is committed to producing the most reliable screen reader available for people who are blind. Window-Eyes allows them to hear (with speech synthesis) and feel (via refreshable Braille displays) the Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP and Windows 2003 operating systems.

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(R) 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, 99% 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.

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