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Founded in 1989, Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS)
is a global leader in application server software and services
that offer "Digital Independence," the ability to run any application
on any device over any connection, wireless to Web, so that now,
everything can compute.
Citrix technology enables organisations to provide access to server-based applications
from a wide variety of client devices and platforms. Since these applications
are installed, updated and maintained on central servers instead of each client,
the cost and complexity of administration are significantly reduced; the Citrix
model also enables rapid application deployment. In addition, because the applications
execute 100 percent on the server, and only keystrokes, mouse clicks and screen
updates are transmitted over the network between the server and client, Citrix
software enables high application performance even over bandwidth-constrained
connections as well as greater data security.
Citrix currently has more than 100,000 customers world-wide, including
all of the Fortune 100, 80 percent of the Fortune 500 and 40 percent
of the Financial
Times FT 500. Companies like AT&T Wireless Services, First Union Bank, Aventis
and France Telecom are achieving significant, measurable benefits from their
Citrix implementation. These include increased employee productivity, reduced
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and greater system flexibility and scalability.
In addition to its adoption by mainstream enterprises, Citrix application
server software is enabling the growth of the new Application Service
Provider (ASP)
market. ASPs host applications in remote data centres and deliver them across
wide-area networks to multiple customers on a subscription basis. Citrix software
is helping to accelerate the growth of this market extending the reach of "rental" applications
to any client, over any network connection. Its centralised application management
capabilities keep ASP costs down and ensure rapid deployment of new solutions
and upgrades. Citrix Management Services products support high-quality, predictable
service levels.
IT industry leaders also recognise the strengths and widespread appeal of the
Citrix application server approach. Currently, more than 150 OEMs - including
Compaq, IBM, Sun, Hewlett-Packard and Motorola - license Citrix ICA technology
for incorporation in their hardware and software products, and the 500+ members
of the Citrix Business Alliance work with Citrix to ensure compatibility of
their technologies with application serving. Citrix's reseller channel comprises
more than 9,300 VARs and distributors world-wide. www.citrix.com |
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