Citrix iForum '99 Ushers in ''Age of Digital Independence''

Business Wire,  Sept 9, 1999  

Tags: Citrix Systems Inc.

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ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 1999--

Citrix Previews Technologies that Build the Foundation for

Accessing Any Application Over Any Connection, on Any Device

Citrix iForum '99, a knowledge exchange on application-server computing, kicked off yesterday at the Dolphin and Swan Hotels in Orlando, Fla. The two-day conference has drawn a standing-room-only attendance of more than 2,000 enterprise users, industry leaders, influencers and resellers. Citrix Chairman, Edward Iacobucci, opened the conference with a keynote on "digital independence," a simple concept that is coming to fruition through application-server computing. Digital independence means freedom from the traditional complexities and constraints of computing, enabling users to access the applications they need from any device or server, over any connection, with greater predictability and speed.

Mark Templeton, president and chief executive officer of Citrix, previewed two new technologies: Project Charlotte, which combines the functionality of interactive applications with the thinness of Web browsers; and Project Vertigo, an object-oriented development tool that will enable rich delivery of thin applications on the Web for greater interactivity.

As evidence of application-server computing's growing industry acceptance, Iacobucci cited widespread licensing of Citrix's Independent Computing Architecture (ICA(R)), a key enabling technology. ICA is in use by 100,000 organizations, including 98 of the FORTUNE 100 companies, with more than 15 million concurrent user licenses. In addition, 100 OEMs have licensed ICA technology for incorporation in products ranging from semiconductors to handheld devices.

Other highlights of Citrix iForum's opening day included: -0-

Keynotes

--   "Blur" Author - Stan Davis discussed the key concepts in his
     best-selling book, including what it will take to compete at the
     speed of change

--   Federal Express Corp. ("FedEx") - Robert Carter, corporate vice
     president and chief technology officer, described how
     application-server computing is playing a key role in helping
     FedEx align IT and business goals.

--   IBM - David Thomas, senior vice president and group executive,
     Personal Systems Group, provided an overview of IBM's e-business
     strategy and how application-server computing is enabling
     e-business solutions that increase cost-effectiveness, efficiency
     and competitive advantage.

Industry News Highlights

--   IBM announced two new thin clients, the Intel-based NetStation
     2200 and 2800.

--   Data General outlined its thin client services roadmap for
     customers and integrators

--   Sharp highlighted its full line of Windows CE-based handheld PCs,
     incorporating Citrix ICA technology

Conference sessions included a CIO Town Meeting, hosted by Gary Beach, editor of CIO Magazine.

About Citrix iForum '99

Citrix iForum '99 is 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. The conference 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.

About Citrix

Founded in 1989, Citrix Systems, Inc. is 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

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 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, market acceptance of new products or new versions of existing products, 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, competitive pricing pressures and year 2000 compliance efforts of the company and third parties on which the company is dependent. For a more detailed description of the risk factors associated with the company, please refer to the company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1999, on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.