Citrix iForum '99 to Showcase New Levels of Computing Independence With Server-Based Computing.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 1999--

Forum to Facilitate Knowledge Exchange, Problem Solving 

and Peer Networking; Initial Sponsors Include Compaq,

IBM, Wyse, Sharp and National Semiconductor

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), today announced it will host Citrix iForum '99, a conference designed for IT innovators to exchange ideas, successes and strategies on how server-based computing offers enterprises the computing independence to leverage existing and new IT investments to extend the reach of enterprise applications across the globe at record speeds. Successfully introduced last year as Thinergy '98, Citrix iForum '99 will be held September 7-10 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels in Orlando, Florida. The conference, which brings together the industry's leading IT professionals, is a knowledge exchange on how IT investments can be strategic assets that support, influence and transform the way companies do business in a world of accelerated change.

To date, sponsors of Citrix iForum '99 include Compaq Computer Corporation, IBM Corporation, Wyse Technology, Sharp Electronics Corporation and National Semiconductor. Citrix iForum '99 will feature educational sessions from user organizations, industry experts, representatives of leading hardware and software vendors, emerging ASPs and Citrix executives. The agenda includes a keynote presentation by Stan Davis and Christopher Meyer, authors of "Blur: the Speed of Change in the Connected Economy." The book focuses on what innovators need to win in today's world, where change happens so fast it is only a blur.

"In today's dynamic and competitive business environment, enterprises are seeking solutions that generate top line revenue, enhance bottom line profitability and improve customer care and productivity, while sustaining competitive advantages," said Steve Adams, senior vice president of worldwide marketing for Citrix. "iForum '99 will bring together a community of innovators who will exchange strategies and share successes on how server-based computing is offering companies a competitive advantage in a world dominated by business challenges such as globalization and consolidation. iForum '99 will build on the success of Thinergy '98, which not only validated server-based computing, but fueled the growth of an entire industry around server-based computing."

The conference will also bring together hardware and software vendors, resellers, systems integrators and application service providers (ASPs). Attendees will also learn how server-based computing enables companies to reduce technology churn; simplify computing requirements; and extend scarce IT resources. Registration for the conference is being accepted at http://www.citrixiforum.com.

About Citrix

Founded in 1989, Citrix Systems, Inc. is the nation's 13th largest software company and a world leader in system software for server-based computing. The MetaFrame(tm) and WinFrame(r) product lines and Independent Computing Architecture (ICA(r)) technology give organizations the independence, speed and flexibility needed to extend any application to anyone, anywhere. The company's server-based computing solutions are marketed through a worldwide business alliance of value-added resellers, system integrators, OEM licensees and industry associates. Citrix is based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CTXS. For more information, please visit the Citrix website at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

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