Global Village Joins Citrix Business Alliance.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 1997--Global Village Communication, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :GVIL), today announced that it has joined the Citrix Business Alliance, providing a framework for tighter integration of Global Village's FaxWorks fax server software for Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. and Citrix WinFrame WinFrame was a multi-user version of Windows NT 3.51 which was fully repackaged by Citrix Systems. At this stage of the product development Citrix Systems licensed the Windows NT 3.51 base operating system from Microsoft. thin-client/server software. With Global Village's participation in the Citrix Business Alliance, Value Added Resellers (VARs) can offer businesses a more robust client/server fax solution for remote access, intranet/internet and thin-client computing environments. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Neil Selvin, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Global Village Communication, "We are committed to bringing products to market that make personal communication easier. By participating in this program with Citrix, we can enhance the benefits of FaxWorks and make it easier for Value Added Resellers (VARs) to implement world-class fax solutions for customers with a mobile workforce." "We are pleased to welcome Global Village Communication to our Business Alliance program," said David Manks, manager, strategic marketing for Citrix. "FaxWorks has been used in-house by Citrix for several years. The recent addition of FaxWorks Gateway for Microsoft Exchange Messaging and groupware software for Windows from Microsoft. Exchange Server is an Internet-compliant e-mail system that runs under Windows NT/2000 and Windows Server 2003. It can be accessed by Web browsers, the Exchange client, versions of Outlook and the earlier Windows Inbox. will enable customers to easily implement FaxWorks with WinFrame system software, providing enhanced performance, data security and administrative control Direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support, including organization of Service forces, control of resources and equipment, personnel management, unit logistics, individual and unit training, readiness, mobilization, ." FaxWorks Server for Windows NT Enhanced for WinFrame FaxWorks Server for Windows NT is a robust fax server solution for both sending and receiving fax messages. Supporting up to 96 channels out of the box, it scales as a company grows from 10 users in a small company, to multiple departments across the enterprise. In addition to modifying the wizard based install program to automatically detect the presence of WinFrame thin-client/server system software, FaxWorks Server for Windows NT now stores user information in the Windows NT Registry, rather than the FaxWorks .ini file (INItialization file) A Windows configuration file used to store settings for the operating system or application. In the days of Windows 3.x, the WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI system files were required by the OS, and applications commonly used the INI format to store settings. . This allows user preferences to be stored on a per user basis which is required in a multi-user environment. WinFrame system software for thin-client/server computing delivers a high performance, low-cost way to deploy, manage and access business-critical applications throughout the enterprise while safeguarding application performance, data security and administrative control. WinFrame's Independent Computing Architecture Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) is a proprietary protocol for an application server system, designed by Citrix Systems. The protocol lays down a specification for passing data between server and clients, but is not bound to any one platform. (ICA Ica (ē`kä), city (1993 pop. 108,724), capital of Ica dept., SW Peru, on the Pan-American Highway. It is a commercial center for the cotton, wool, and wine produced in the region. There are several summer resorts nearby. ) enables applications to be centrally deployed across heterogeneous computing environments, regardless of user location, available bandwidth, type of client hardware or operating platform. WinFrame thin-client/server software is used by thousands of enterprises to support well over a million users worldwide. Pricing and Availability FaxWorks products are sold by VARs and resellers worldwide and are available from major distributors such as Ingram, Tech Data and Merisel. Support for Citrix WinFrame 1.7 will be bundled with FaxWorks Server for Windows NT at no charge, and will be available through distributors in six to eight weeks. A 10 user license for FaxWorks Server for Windows NT is priced at $1,595, and is available now. About Global Village Communication With over 8 million customers, Global Village Communication, Inc. (NASDAQ:GVIL) is a leading supplier of integrated communication solutions for personal computer users. Global Village sells its products directly and through leading VARs, retailers and distributors worldwide. For more information, please visit the Global Village web site, The Village, at http://www.globalvillage.com . About Citrix Systems Founded in 1989, Citrix Systems, Inc. is a leader in system software for thin-client/server computing. The WinFrame product line and Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) thin-client/server technology are marketed through a worldwide business alliance of value- added resellers, systems integrators, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and licensees and industry associates. Citrix is based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla, and is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol CTXS CTXS Citrix Systems (NASDAQ stock ticker symbol) . For Citrix Investors Forward-looking statements in this release 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. 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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 which involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks associated with the company's reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners, dependence upon broad-based acceptance of the company's ICA protocol, management of growth, the possibility of undetected software errors, and dependence on proprietary technology, 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. For a more detailed description of the risk factors associated with the company, please refer to the company 1996 Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and its Second quarter 1997 form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. to be filed shortly with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For Global Village Investors Portions of this news release contain forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, announcements by the company's customers and competitors, product returns, risks related to delays in product development and new product introductions, rapidly changing technology, an intensely competitive market, market acceptance of new products, foreign operations, and general economic conditions. Each of these factors, and others, are discussed more fully in the company's last filed Form 10K, Form 10Q and the company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -0- Note to Editors: Global Village Communication and FaxWorks are trademarks of Global Village Communication, Inc. The Citrix logo, WinFrame and ICA are registered trademarks of Citrix System, Inc. MultiWin is a trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. for which there is a pending application for registration in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Global Village Communication Heidi Palmer, 408/523-2204 heidi_palmer@globalvillage.com |
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