Citrix Expands Global Business Alliance Program With Addition of SAP
Companies to Promote Combined Benefits of SAP R/3 Solutions and Citrix Server-Based Computing Software
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 1999--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news) today announced that SAP America, a leading provider of enterprise client/server business solutions, has joined the Citrix Business Alliance (CBA) program. Citrix and SAP America will globally promote Citrix MetaFrame(TM) and WinFrame® server-based computing software as a cost-effective and high-performance way to deploy and manage SAP(TM) R/3® enterprise business solutions across extended enterprises. Citrix MetaFrame and WinFrame server-based computing software enable SAP customers such as Mott's Inc., a major producer of apple juice and applesauce, to rapidly deploy business-critical applications while saving time and money.
''Citrix server-based computing software enables global customers such as Mott's to rapidly and cost-effectively deploy their SAP solutions across the enterprise,'' said Barry Davis, director of alliance marketing for Citrix. ''The inclusion of SAP America, the largest enterprise applications vendor in the world, to our Business Alliance program demonstrates growing support for server-based computing. Through this relationship, Citrix and SAP will focus on meeting customer needs for high-performance access to business-critical SAP R/3 solutions across large enterprises.''
Mott's North America installed the SAP graphical user interface (GUI) on Citrix WinFrame to provide remote access to its SAP solution. Three Mott's distribution centers use WinFrame to access SAP solutions over frame relay connections, while telecommuters, key business users and IT support personnel use dial-up links.
''WinFrame is the only client software we need to provide to users in our distribution centers,'' said Domenic Verrastro, director, computer services for Mott's. ''WinFrame's centralized management allows us to quickly and easily deploy SAP GUI upgrades and new applications on the server. It also reduces support requirements, while enabling us to use just about any type of client device. At Mott's, we enjoy a definite competitive advantage. Thanks to our use of Citrix WinFrame and SAP solutions, we've become better knowledge managers.''
About the Citrix Business Alliance
The Citrix Business Alliance, consisting of more than 400 organizations worldwide, has established a framework for companies from across the technology spectrum to work closely with Citrix to broaden the scope and effectiveness of server-based enterprise computing solutions. Members include high-performance server companies (Compaq, IBM, Intergraph, HP, Dell, Data General, Unisys), mission-critical enterprise application vendors (SAP, Computer Associates, PeopleSoft, Baan, Great Plains Software, Hyperion Solutions, J.D. Edwards, Platinum Software, ADP), connectivity solutions providers (3COM, Digi, Comtrol, Equinox), and thin-client manufacturers (Wyse Technology, Boundless Technologies, Symbol Technologies, Motorola and Boca Research).
About Citrix
Founded in 1989, Citrix Systems, Inc. is the nation's 18th largest software company and a world leader in system software for server-based computing. The MetaFrame(TM) and WinFrame® product lines and Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®) technology offer a fast, easy and cost-effective way to deliver business-critical applications to anyone, anywhere, anytime. 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 citrix.com.
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