Psion licenses Citrix ICA protocol for EPOC32 operating system.CORAL SPRINGS Coral Springs, city (1990 pop. 79,443), Broward co., SE Fla.; inc. 1963. Largely residential, it is a city that has grown rapidly along with the southern Florida and Fort Lauderdale area. The population of Coral Springs nearly doubled between 1980 and 1990. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 1997-- Citrix 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. client opens Window to new era of mobile wireless devices 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 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 :CTXS CTXS Citrix Systems (NASDAQ stock ticker symbol) ) and Psion Software PLC Tuesday announced that they have reached a definitive licensing agreement for the ICA(r) distributed Windows protocol. Under the agreement, Psion Software will port Citrix's ICA protocol to its EPOC A 32-bit operating system for handheld devices from Symbian Ltd., London, (www.symbian.com). Used in Psion and other handheld computers, it supports Java applications, e-mail, fax, infrared exchange, data synchronization with PCs and includes a suite of PIM and productivity applications. 32 operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. for hand-held computers and mobile communication devices. Psion Software is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Psion PLC, inventors of the electronic organizer and a world market leader for palmtop palmtop or hand-held personal computer, lightweight, small, battery-powered, general-purpose programmable computer. It typically has a miniaturized full-function, typewriterlike keyboard for input and a small, full color, liquid-crystal display computers. Psion Software intends to license the ICA client for EPOC32 to Psion Computers PLC and external licensees for development of future personal communicators, smart phones, intelligent terminals and mobile web browsers targeted toward the corporate marketplace. Citrix believes the ICA protocol, coupled with the open EPOC32 platform, may enable a new era of sub-compact wireless computing devices that are capable of running mission- critical 32-bit Windows applications, in conjunction with Citrix's WinFrame(tm) multi-user application server software. "This agreement marks a significant milestone in Citrix's commitment to extend the reach of Windows applications to new markets worldwide through our powerful ICA distributed Windows protocol," said Edward Iacobucci, Citrix chairman and chief technical officer. "The ICA protocol, combined with the Psion EPOC32 platform, opens new possibilities for mobile computing devices," continued Iacobucci. "These new-generation computers will enhance user productivity by allowing mission-critical 32-bit Windows applications to run from anywhere. The devices will be fixed in functionality, so they won't require upgrading; and they will be thin, providing a low-cost price point and lightweight design." "We are excited about the many opportunities available for using Citrix's ICA protocol in a range of new EPOC32-based devices," said Colly Myers, 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 Psion Software. "Citrix's innovative thin-client solution enables us to easily and cost- effectively meet our licensees' need to connect Mobile Network Computers (MNCs) to Windows NT servers. This is critical since MNCs are becoming an increasingly important segment of the corporate and industrial marketplace. The combination of the ICA distributed Windows protocol and EPOC32 meets the needs of corporate clients by providing mobile access to mission-critical Windows applications from anywhere." The ICA client enables users of EPOC32-based devices to run mission-critical 32-bit Windows and client/server applications with LAN-like performance over a variety of mobile networks, including Cellular, GSM, Packet Radio, as well as dial-up phone lines and LANs. Software developers benefit from the ICA-based architecture, since they can design robust 32-bit applications for sub-compact devices using standard Windows development tools, such as Visual Basic. I/S I/S Information Systems I/S Income Statement organizations gain the economic benefits of WinFrame's multi-user application server design, which provides single-point management and control. About the ICA Distributed Windows Protocol Citrix's ICA protocol is being broadly adopted by industry leading vendors including Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, Wyse Technology, Boundless Technologies, VXL VXL Voxel (volume pixels) VXL Vision something Libraries Instruments, HDS (Hitachi Data Systems, Santa Clara, CA, www.hds.com) A leading provider of high-end storage hardware, software and services. Part of the Information Systems & Telecommunications Division of Hitachi Ltd. Network Systems, Tektronix, Insignia Solutions, NCD NCD - Network Computing Devices , Telxon, and Plexcom for inclusion in new and future hardware and software products that extend the reach of Windows applications into new markets. Citrix's open licensing strategy for ICA enables OEMs to deliver the benefits of Windows-based, network-centric computing to users of low-cost terminals, information appliances and network computers; users of non-Windows platforms, including DOS, UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). and Macintosh; and users of rapidly emerging small form factor PDAs and other wireless devices. ICA is a general-purpose presentation services protocol A protocol that provides graphical interface screen updates to a client station from an application executing in a multiuser computer system. ICA and T.share are examples for the WinFrame and Windows-based Terminal Server systems. See WinFrame, Windows Terminal Server, ICA and T.share. for Microsoft Windows, which allows an application's user interface to execute with minimal resource consumption on a client device, while the application logic executes on ICA-based servers, such as the Citrix WinFrame family of multi-user application servers. About EPOC32 EPOC32 is Psion Software's third-generation ROM-based operating system. It is a fully multi-tasking, 32-bit OS supporting a pen-based graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to and full networking capabilities. It is component-based and can be scaled from relatively large configurations for a fully-functional handheld computer, to small configurations for embedded applications. EPOC32 is optimized for low-power, compact machines, and long-running, mission-critical applications. As well as Psion Group's traditional markets in handheld computing, EPOC32 addresses embedded software, mobile network computing, telephones and other ROM-based applications. About Psion Software PLC Psion Software PLC designs, markets and supports operating systems, applications and software development tools for ROM-based computing products. This includes the previously proprietary EPOC16 platform, which lies at the heart of the world's best-selling palmtop computer, the Psion Series 3a, and the EPOC32 platform, which is being designed for future high-end performance products, such as communicators, smart phones, intelligent terminals and mobile web browsers. Based in London, England, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Psion PLC. About Citrix Citrix Systems Inc. develops, markets and supports multi- user application server software under license and strategic agreement with Microsoft. The company's flagship product line, WinFrame, enables the high-performance, enterprise-wide deployment of Windows applications without regard to location or type of client hardware platform. Founded in 1989, Citrix is based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -0- 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 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, risks associated with competition and competitive pricing pressures, and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: The Citrix logo and ICA are registered trademarks of Citrix Systems Inc. WinFrame and MultiWin are trademarks of Citrix Systems Inc. for which there are pending applications for registration in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. In the Internet/email addresses noted in this news release, there is an "at" symbol between vickyh and citrix.com, between storpy and webergroup.com, between nick-twyman and psion.com and between eivanova and aol.com . This symbol may not appear properly in some systems. CONTACT: Citrix Systems Inc. Vicky Harris 954/267-2246 or vickyh@citrix.com or The Weber Group Inc. Stephanie Torpy 617/520-7055 or storpy@webergroup.com or Psion Software PLC Nick Twyman 415/373-2224 or nick-twyman@psion.com or Cain Communications Inc. Ellie Ivanova 408/341-8960 or eivanova@aol.com |
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