Re: IT Utility. Well, it just hit the newswire, though it doesn't mention THCG, so I doubt many THCG shareholders know about it.
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IT Utility Joins Citrix Application Service Provider Program
01/19/2000
Business Wire
(Copyright (c) 2000, Business Wire)
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2000--
Standardizes on Citrix (R) Application Server Software for its
Alternative Information Service Architecture(TM) (AISA[TM])
IT Utility announced today that it will standardize on Citrix (R)
MetaFrame(TM) application server software as the enabling platform for its
Alternative Information Service Architecture(TM) (AISA[TM]), and has joined
the Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) Application Service Provider
program.
IT Utility concluded that the Citrix Application Service Provider program
provides unique and comprehensive support for its high-availability, 24x7
service. Citrix will provide joint marketing and sales support, 24x7 technical
support, enhanced training, as well as access to its groundbreaking
iLicense program, which enables IT Utility to pass savings to its clients. IT
Utility is also entitled to use the Citrix Application Service Provider brand.
" Citrix Metaframe(TM) has been a strategic enabling technology in our
business plan from the outset," said Mike Lowry, president of IT Utility. "The
Citrix Application Service Provider program recognizes the extraordinary
technical and marketing support needs of a fledgling industry and improves
the entire industry's ability to deliver quality services."
By using Citrix MetaFrame(TM) as its standard platform for managed
application delivery, IT Utility will empower its clients to access their data
and applications from anywhere they happen to be, whether in their own
office or on the other side of the world. Legacy applications can be
immediately "Internet enabled," and easily integrated with newer
e-commerce applications.
IT Utility is focused on the small-to-mid-sized business market, offering
services to clients with 100 to 2,000 users. IT Utility's AISA(TM) service
includes standard desktop services, Microsoft Office, Internet access, Web
page hosting, and custom application services. The IT Utility Consulting
Services division is available to assist clients in integrating their legacy
applications with newer Internet-based services.
IT Utility also offers "wholesale" hosting services for specialty application
vendors, enabling them to accelerate their sales and implementation
cycles.
IT Utility's AISA(TM) is currently in beta test with 2 clients. Wholesale
application hosting is currently being provided on a production basis with
Horizon Systems, Inc., a health-care industry application developer.
"IT Utility has developed a unique business model, and will be a showcase
demonstration site for the entire range of service capability that the
MetaFrame(TM) product enables," said Chris Phoenix, vice president and
general manager of Citrix iBusiness Unit. "As a member of our ASP
program, IT Utility can serve as a resource to other ASPs regarding this
specific approach to the market and Citrix 's role in its value-add."
About Citrix iBusiness Service Provider Program
The Citrix iBusiness Service Provider program is comprised of application
service providers, network service providers and application specialists,
which leverage Citrix application server software as cornerstone, enabling
technology for application hosting initiatives. The program provides
members with the software, services and marketing support to serve new
markets, grow revenue and build brand identity. A key benefit of Citrix 's
iBusiness Service Provider program is the alliance-based network it
facilitates, bringing NSPs, ASPs and application specialists together with
more than 7,000 Citrix Solutions Network (CSN) providers, 400 Citrix
Business Alliance (CBA) members, and 100 OEM licensees of Citrix ICA
to deliver a better business solution through partnerships and core
competencies.
About IT Utility
IT Utility fundamentally changes the business basis for acquiring information
systems by directly addressing the core management issues surrounding
information technology: cost, expansion, and functionality. IT Utility's
Alternative Information Service Architecture(TM) (AISA[TM]) is a high
function, cost effective, end-to-end service alternative to the traditional
information technology infrastructure. AISA(TM) seamlessly delivers state of
the art, expandable functionality to all enterprise users at a significantly
lower cost than purchasing, managing and maintaining traditional
technology infrastructures.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Citrix (R), WinFrame(R) and ICA(R) are registered
trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. MultiWin(TM) and MetaFrame(TM) 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.
Contact: CONTACT: Duffey Communications Matt Wright / Micky Long
404/266-2600 mattw@duffey.com / mickyl@duffey.com
09:41 EST JANUARY 19, 2000
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