Citrix and Metricom Speed Application Access over Wireless WANs to Mobile and Desktop Devices.

Business Editors

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2001

Citrix Solutions Summit(TM) 2001 to Feature Demos of Wireless Access

to Full-function, Server-based Applications on National

Semiconductor's Geode Technology and Compaq Devices

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), a global leader in application serving software and services, and Metricom, Inc. (Nasdaq:MCOM), a leading high-speed wireless data company and Premier member of the Citrix Business Alliance(TM) (CBA), today announced demonstrations of their solution to wirelessly extend the reach of server-based applications at Citrix Solutions Summit(TM) 2001, the company's annual worldwide partner conference. The combination of Citrix software and Metricom's Ricochet(TM) network allows applications running on Citrix(R) MetaFrame(TM) servers to be accessed by mobile professionals via the high-speed Ricochet network, which delivers mobile access wirelessly on a wide-area basis.

On-site demonstrations feature the Geode(TM) Metro wireless thin client, the reference design for a handheld tablet from thin-client technology leader, National Semiconductor (NYSE:NSM), as well as Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE-based devices such as the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC from Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE:CPQ). These devices will be running Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA(R)) Client software, providing high-performance wireless access to business-critical applications including Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, SAP, Lotus Notes and Vantive.

The Ricochet-Ready(TM) Geode Metro, a production-ready solution for OEMs, offers the smallest form factor for wireless thin clients, as well as enhanced Web browsing, a familiar graphical interface and longer battery life. It is enabled by National Semiconductor's industry-leading Geode technology. National Semiconductor is a Premier member of the CBA.

"The combination of Citrix application serving software and Ricochet gives mobile and remote users a `virtual' office from which they can quickly access full-function applications that allow decision-making with real-time information," said Jeanne Moreno, Citrix CIO. "Users can access the information they need, when they need it, and with a familiar interface. This solution strengthens Citrix's strategy of providing application access to users on any device, over any network connection - including wireless."

"Taking the network and staying connected to vital applications and information from outside the office is essential for today's mobile workforce," said John Cornwell, vice president of Business Development for Metricom. "By teaming up with Citrix, a leader in application serving, we can leverage the high-performance, wide-area wireless networking of Ricochet over multiple types of devices to provide anytime access to the kinds of business-critical functions required to remain productive."

"This wireless solution, enabled by National's silicon technology, addresses the concerns of today's mobile professionals," said Ziv Azmanov, director of the thin-client business unit at National Semiconductor. "Rapid delivery of Citrix-based applications over the Ricochet wireless network on thin devices powered by our Geode technology gives mobile workers the flexibility and functionality they require to access information any time and from any location."

About the Citrix Business Alliance

The Citrix Business Alliance (CBA) is a growing coalition of industry-leading companies from across the technology spectrum that are working closely with Citrix solutions to broaden the scope and effectiveness of server-based enterprise computing solutions. The program provides members with new business opportunities, technical support, access to joint marketing programs, and software to perform compatibility testing of their products with Citrix software.

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application server software and services that offer "Digital Independence(TM)" - the ability to run any application on any device over any connection, wireless to Web. Citrix solutions enable organizations of all types, from major enterprises to emerging application service providers (ASPs), to reach more users, with more applications, in more locations - and achieve this with greater speed and predictability, and lower costs. Citrix offerings, including MetaFrame(TM) application server software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, Management Services products and Independent Computing Architecture (ICA(R)), a core application-server technology, have been widely adopted by the corporate mainstream to achieve key business goals. The firm, which markets its solutions through value-added resellers, system integrators and OEM licensees, is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Citrix is traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS and is part of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

About Metricom

Metricom, Inc. is a leading high-speed wireless data company. With its high-speed Ricochet mobile access, Metricom is making "information anytime" possible-at home, at the office, on the road, and on many devices. Founded in 1985, Metricom has spent more than 15 years on the development of its distinctive MicroCellular Data Network (MCDN) technology. That experience enables Metricom to develop the fastest wireless mobile data networking and technology available today. Ricochet has operated a 28.8 kbps service since 1995. The new Ricochet, delivering user speeds of 128 kbps, is currently available in twelve markets and is connected to two 28.8 kbps service areas to increase coverage for mobile professionals. Coverage will continue expanding, and is targeted to reach 46 markets.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor 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. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management's plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management's assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company's MetaFrame product line and the acceptance of the company's ICA protocol; the company's ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company's success in expanding into new geographic markets, the company's ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts, the company's ability to succeed in the transition to a paper/electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company's iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market; and the company's ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues devised from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company's pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the company's reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; risks that the company's branding campaign will not enhance the company's business or results in the manner anticipated; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and risks associated with competition and competitive pricing pressures 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 in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

With respect to Metricom

Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts, including those related to availability of National Semiconductor's industry-leading Geode technology, future market conditions, future competitors, future partners, market rollouts, future Ricochet Alliance Partners and future technology, are forward looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties which may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements. Among other things, additional competition from existing and future competitors may impact the market. Projections of market size, partners, market acceptance, technological rollout and competition are estimated based on preliminary information as well as certain assumptions which management believes to be reasonable at this time. All forward looking statements are subject to the successful completion of the actions described in this press release. In addition to the factors set forth elsewhere in this press release, the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors identified in Metricom's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission could affect the forward looking statements contained in this press release.

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