For immediate release: Citrix Announces WinFrame for Networks!

The First Enterprise Platform for Remote Windows Computing

New York (June 20,1995) Citrix Systems, Inc. today introduced WinFrame for
Networks , the first software to provide a scalable, secure and manageable
platform for remote Windows computing across enterprise networks.

Incorporating Windows NT Server core technology, WinFrame for Networks is
the only product to solve the full range of enterprise-scale remote
computing problems, including high-performance dial-in LAN access, simple
deployment of Windows applications to branch office sites, and manageable
delivery of client/server applications anywhere in the enterprise
network.

"Enterprise remote computing is more than just remote access," said Edward
Iacobucci, Chairman of Citrix Systems, Inc. "WinFrame for Networks is a
remote computing platform. It's the only product that provides the depth
and breadth needed to deliver any Windows application to any remote user
in the enterprise."

With WinFrame for Networks, applications run where their performance is
optimized. This allows an enterprise to efficiently deliver a wide mix of
personal productivity, workgroup, client/server and other
business-critical applications to a broad group of remote users ( with a
single, integrated software solution.

"WinFrame for Networks is the kind of industrial-strength, remote Windows
computing platform that perfectly complements the Microsoft BackOffice
product suite," said Paul Maritz, Group Vice President, Platforms Group,
for Microsoft Corporation's Systems Division. "Our BackOffice products
enable rapid development of business-critical applications, while WinFrame
for Networks gives customers more options for widespread and efficient
application deployment."

WinFrame for Networks Debuts ICA 3.0

WinFrame for Networks includes version 3.0 of the Citrix Intelligent
Console ArchitectureTM [ICA]. ICA is the industry's first general-purpose
Windows presentation services protocol and is rapidly becoming the
technology backbone for distributed Windows computing.

To promote ICA as an industry-standard technology, Citrix is broadly
licensing it to independent hardware and software vendors. Ultimately, ICA
will enable a variety of new Windows application markets to emerge. "ICA
offers tremendous benefits for customers and the industry," said
Microsoft's Paul Maritz. "ICA will enable the interactive use of 32-bit
Windows applications on the Internet, wireless devices, low-cost
terminals, Macintosh PCs or X-terminals. "

A Complete Solution for Enterprise Remote Computing Dilemmas

WinFrame's unique local-remote transparency lets mobile professionals and
telecommuters easily dial-in and access groupware and corporate
applications with optimal performance and convenience. Local-remote
transparency is an exciting new concept that renders today's remote
node/remote control debates obsolete because it seamlessly combines these
functions. With the simple click of an icon, remote users can launch
multiple Windows and DOS applications, running locally and remotely, and
may never notice where applications execute or where they get their data.

Branch office and WAN-linked users gain high-performance access to
business-critical and legacy applications over low-cost switched or
dedicated connections, such as ISDN, switched 56/64 or even dial-up. For
example, WinFrame for Networks allows a single ISDN basic-rate connection
to support up to 10 on-line branch office users.

WinFrame for Networks also allows World Wide Web and Internet connectivity
to be securely distributed to dial-in and LAN-based users with negligible
network disruption. Without running client-side TCP/IP protocol stacks,
desktop PCs seamlessly access Internet servers through Windows-based web
browsers that actually execute on the WinFrame server. This "firewalls"
the network from inbound Internet traffic and potential breaches in
LAN/WAN security.

A Complete, Scalable Remote Computing Platform

WinFrame for Networks can scale to accommodate hundreds of concurrent users
with its robust enterprise features, such as Symmetrical Multiprocessing
Platform (SMP) support and integrated domain management.

For example, a standard Intel server easily handles up to 15 concurrent
users, while a four-way 60-MHz Pentium SMP server supports up to 60
simultaneous Microsoft Office users. WinFrame for Networks includes a rich
set of multi-level, C-2 compliant security features, such as secured
authentication and data encryption. The product also supplies a full suite
of end-to-end Windows-based management utilities that permit full system
administration from any local or remote PC.

WinFrame's ICA-based client software works seamlessly with DOS, Windows,
Windows 95 and Windows NT desktops, allowing even DOS users to tap the
power of 16- and 32-bit Windows applications. WinFrame for Networks
integrates tightly with both Microsoft NT and Novell NetWare networks and
supports popular network protocols, such as IPX, SPX, TCP/IP, NetBEUI,
NetBIOS, and PPP. The server accepts connections through standard
telephone lines, wide area network links (T1, Frame Relay, ISDN, ATM), or
the Internet.

"WinFrame for Networks supplies you with a complete toolbox -- not just a
hammer -- for solving complex enterprise remote computing problems,"
explained Willie Lee, Systems Engineer for Chevron Information Technology.
"It is a long-term solution that provides the necessary flexibility to
grow with our ever-changing enterprise needs."

As the first enterprise remote computing platform, WinFrame for Networks is
rapidly gaining the endorsement of many remote access vendors. This
broad-based support gives Citrix customers maximum flexibility to create a
wide variety of remote computing solutions. WinFrame for Networks is
compatible with the industry's most popular remote node servers, including
Novell NetWare Connect, Attachmate RLN, Microsoft RAS and Shiva LAN Rover.
For more detail, please see press release entitled, "Citrix WinFrame Gains
Broad Industry Support. "

Pricing and Availability

WinFrame for Networks ships August 31, 1995, and is available exclusively
through Citrix Premier Authorized Resellers.

WinFrame for Networks has a suggested retail price of $5,995 for 15
concurrent users and includes the WinFrame application server, appropriate
client software, and Windows NT-compatible communications, domain,
file/print servers. In some configurations, additional MS Client Access
licensing may also be required. Additional WinFrame users can be added in
increments of ten for $1,995.

The WinFrame for Networks Application Server is available separately at a
suggested retail price of $4,995 for 15 concurrent users; it is designed
for networks with existing communications and file/print servers. Current
WinView customers needing additional scalability, security or management
can trade-in their existing software for WinFrame for Networks for
$2,500.

An early availability program, code-named "South Beach," is designed for
customers who want to implement WinFrame for Networks prior to general
availability. For $4,995, program participants receive the South Beach
early availability software, all updates, direct technical support from
Citrix, and automatic delivery of released version of WinFrame for
Networks. Interested parties should call Citrix at (800) 437-7503 for more
information.

Citrix Systems, Inc. is the market leading vendor for Windows application
servers. The company develops and markets remote computing products for
high-performance delivery of Windows and DOS applications to mobile users,
remote sites, branch offices and for Internet commerce. Over 700 domestic
and international Citrix Authorized Resellers sell and support
award-winning WinView for Networks to departmental and enterprise Novell
users worldwide. Founded in 1989, the privately held firm is headquartered
in Coral Springs, Florida, and has regional sales offices throughout North
America and the United Kingdom. For the past two years, Citrix has ranked
as one of the fastest growing software companies in the industry as
published by Soft(Letter (May, 1995).

For more information, please email us at webmaster@citrix.com
Citrix Systems, Inc.
(305) 340-2246 
 
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