CTXS news.......Citrix Signs 100th Member to iBusiness ASP Program
19 New Members Solidify Citrix's Position as Leading ASP Enabler
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - August 15, 2000 - Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) today
announced its iBusiness Application Service Provider (ASP) Program has reached a major milestone of
100 members in less than 12 months, cementing the company's position as a chief enabler of the ASP
movement. The latest addition of 19 ASPs not only put program membership to 105, but also broadened
its geographic and market reach to encompass the Middle East, Far East and Latin America, as well as
consumer-oriented service providers. The Citrix iBusiness ASP program currently spans 20 countries
and includes major telecommunications companies, software companies, vertical-market ASPs, portal
providers and application infrastructure providers (AIPs).
Launched in September 1999, the Citrix iBusiness ASP Program gives participants access to Citrix
application server software on a pay-as-you-go basis, as well as joint marketing and sales opportunities,
and 24X7 support services.
"Many of the benefits associated with the ASP model are being realized with the help of enabling
programs that provide ASPs with flexible options for building their businesses," said Clare Gillan, group
vice president, Applications Research, IDC. "Citrix has had the foresight to recognize that ASPs need
support programs to help form, grow, and operate businesses in a fashion that meets market demand.
Citrix has asserted itself as a key partner to many in the delivery of application services."
Citrix's dedication is demonstrated in a recent report dated June 13, 2000 by Giga Information Group:
"The fact that Citrix made inroads with ASPs early in the game and has continued to market its
technology toward them aggressively has put the Fort Lauderdale-based firm at the forefront of the ASP
enabler market."
"The large number of new members we've welcomed to our program during this short period reflects the
rapid growth of the ASP model and its adoption across the world," said Chris Phoenix, vice president
and general manager, Citrix iBusiness. "Now that we've established a strong ASP channel, we are
intensifying efforts to help our members succeed by raising awareness, driving demand for ASP services
and expanding market size and scope. We intend to leverage the tremendous experience we gained
building the application serving market with our reseller channel to do the same in the ASP space."
"For too long, SMEs have been put off by a confusing array of conflicting, costly and uncertain options
for conducting business over the Internet. By combining Citrix's powerful server technology with
Computer Associates' ASP infrastructure, we're providing highly flexible, adaptable and secure
alternatives for virtually any business to buy and sell on the Web," said Robert Lavery, vice president of
strategic alliances, ACCPAC International, Inc.
Citrix application server software enables ASPs to centralize the installation, deployment and
administration of applications on their servers, and deliver application services with high predictability,
speed and security across any network connection to users on virtually any platform and/or client device.
A unique advantage of Citrix application server software is its ability to deliver the full richness and
interactivity of Windows®, UNIX® and Javaä applications over the Web to a single application portal in
a thin, manageable manner.
New Members of the Citrix iBusiness ASP Program
ACCPAC International, Inc.'s ACCPAC Online, a division of Computer Associates'
(NYSE:CA) InterBiz Group (www.accpaconline.com), located in Pleasanton, CA, is an
Application Service Provider (ASP) and e-business resource center for small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs) that provides the tools they need to launch e-businesses.
AltraSoft, (www.corpsoft.fr), owned by Corporate Software & Technology and located in
France, offers a range of application access services through the Internet/Intranet for technical
support, storage and CD duplication. AltraSoft serves both companies and vendors.
Aranea, S.A. de C.V., (www.aranea.com.mx), located in México City, D.F., México, is a
consumer ASP providing Office Suite (personal productivity) application services to users. Aranea
offers ASP services to the low-end market through dial-up connections and provides mass
storage space and backup for data users.
DTM's Nexxlink division, (www.nexxlink.com), located in Quebec, Canada, is a B2B
Computing Services Provider. Nexxlink provides business applications, Web and e-commerce
solutions, Web hosting, system hardware and network integration for small and medium-sized
businesses.
EasyNet Group Plc., (www.easynetgroup.net), headquartered in Paris, France, is an Internet
Service Provider and Telecommunications company with its own interconnected switch
technology. Easynet provides scalable Internet connectivity and hosting options for businesses of
all sizes throughout Europe.
Freeliant.com, (www.freeliant.com), based in Memphis, is a B2B ASP that provides hardware,
connectivity, Internet service and hosting of Microsoft based applications for a fixed monthly fee.
HOSTeu Limited, (www.hosteu.net), based in London, is an ASP focused on businesses in
European city centers. HOSTeu provides a broad range of ASP services from hosting to full
desktop management for industries including finance, telecommunication, oil & gas and education.
iProvide, (www.iprovide.com), based in England, is a 'built-for-purpose' ASP, formed by
unifying ASP, security, connectivity, hosting and consultancy skills. iProvide focuses on the
provision and maintenance of secure ASP applications and ASP services for the Independent
Software Vendor (ISV).
Isla.Net, (www.isla.net), based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is an Independent Service Provider
with services for B2B and consumers. Isla.Net provides a full service network and ASP services
focused on inventory, productivity, help desk and financial applications for companies of all sizes.
ManagedOps.com, (www.ManagedOps.com), based in Bedford, New Hampshire, manages
enterprise, CRM, Office and e-business applications, and provides dedicated computing,
networking and application integration expertise. ManagedOps.com specializes in offering
complete managed operations services for mid-market businesses.
Media Serve Co., Ltd., (www.withmedia.com), based in Seoul, Korea, offers integrated ASP
solutions by providing H/Ws for B2B and B2C users based on its technology provided by the
former Bell Company.
Micro Source, Inc., (www.microsource.com), located in the Denver Tech Center area of
Colorado, provides computer consulting and outsourcing (co-sourcing) services, and manages
clients' IT departments. The Company's clientele ranges from multi-billion telecommunications
enterprises to small non-profit organizations.
Multrix, (www.multrix.com), located in the Netherlands, is an independent ASP, which operates
a data center and provides applications to small and mid-sized companies. The Multrix service
portfolio contains office automation, financial, CRM and e-commerce applications, including
management, maintenance, helpdesk and support.
Pipe IT, (www.pipeit.com), based in Sweden, provides application hosting services for business
critical applications. The company, a division of Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), provides
complete, secure ASP solutions.
TRINEC SAL, (www.trinec.net), headquartered in Beirut Central District, Lebanon, empowers
e-business by offering integrated application solutions over a secure network via the Internet.
TRINEC customers range from small to medium size businesses including healthcare and
educational institutions.
Unisys New Zealand Limited, (www.unisys.com), provides small and mid-sized ASP
customers access to the Great Plains line of business management applications through Unisys
ASP Services.
Vertica Solutions, (www.verticasolutions.com), based in Indianapolis, Indiana, offers ASP,
MSP and e-business integration services. The company deploys enterprise application
environments and manages them for mid market business customers, software developers and
system integrators.
XYLOS Computer Center N.V's INTELLIMUS subsidiary, (www.xylos.be), located in
Antwerp, Belgium, provides e-business and application hosting for large and medium-sized
businesses with a specific focus on banking and financials, utilities, healthcare, transport and travel
businesses.
Yummy.com Inc., (www.yummy.com), headquartered in San Bruno, California, is a one-stop
gaming, productivity and "edutainment" consumer ASP dedicated to enriching and simplifying life
at home and at work by eliminating much of the complexity, hassle and upfront cost that
accompany software purchase and use.
About the Citrix iBusiness Application Service Provider Program
The Citrix iBusiness Application Service Provider (ASP) Program is comprised of hosting ASPs which
leverage Citrix® MetaFrameTM and NFuseTM application serving solutions as cornerstone, enabling
technology for application hosting initiatives. The Citrix iBusiness program provides members with the
industry leadership, proven technology and focused programs to serve new markets, grow revenue and
accelerate time-to-market. A key benefit of Citrix's iBusiness Application Service Provider program is
the alliance-based network it facilitates, bringing ASPs together with more than 7,500 Citrix Solutions
NetworkTM (CSN) channel providers, over 500 Citrix Business AllianceTM (CBA) members, and 150
OEM licensees of Citrix ICA® to deliver a better business solution through partnerships and core
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