Citrix Signs 100th Member to iBusiness ASP Program; 19 New Members Solidify Citrix's Position as Leading ASP Enabler

Business Wire, August 15, 2000

Business Editors/Technology Writers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Aug. 15, 2000--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) today announced its iBusiness Application Service Provider (ASP) Program has reached a major milestone of over 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 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."

Robert Lavery, vice president of strategic alliances, ACCPAC International, Inc. said, "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."

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(R), UNIX(R) and Java(TM) 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 Mexico City,
    D.F., Mexico, 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.