ThinKnowledge Networks Continues Strong Commitment to ASP Industry — Joins Citrix iBusiness Program

Business Wire, May 22, 2000

Business Editors/Technology Writers

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2000

ThinKnowledge Networks, a systems innovator based in Atlanta, announces it has joined the new Citrix iBusiness program, the program of choice for the emerging ASP market. Launched in September 1999, the Citrix iBusiness program allows members to use Citrix MetaFrame(TM)application server software, the backbone technology for the ASP market, under "pay as you go" terms.

ThinKnowledge Networks is currently building an extensive infrastructure designed to support its ASP offering, which will be announced by the end of the first quarter. "Since Citrix technology plays a major role in our existing systems innovation business, we naturally looked to Citrix when we decided to move into the ASP space," said Ernie Linzie, CEO of ThinKnowledge Networks. "Their business philosophy and technology approach is totally compatible with our own. Their technology is at the heart of our ASP model. We will work with Citrix in every way possible to best serve our clients' business and technology needs."

"As businesses strive to use information more effectively in the new millennium, the strong growth of our ASP program shows we have our fingers on the pulse of the marketplace," said Edward Iacobucci, Chairman and CTO for Citrix.

Citrix application server software enables ThinKnowledge Networks to centralize the installation, deployment and administration of applications on their servers, and deliver them with high predictability, speed and security across any network connection to users on virtually any platform or computing device. A unique advantage of this technology is the ability to deliver the full richness and interactivity of Windows, UNIX and Java applications over the Web or Virtual Private Networks in a thin, manageable manner.

ThinKnowledge Networks expect to announce the availability of its ASP products during the second quarter, 2000.

About ThinKnowledge Networks

ThinKnowledge Networks is a technology services company whose mission is to relieve the headaches associated with traditional computing. Headquartered in Kennesaw (Atlanta), Georgia, ThinKnowledge Networks specializes in server-based computing for medium-size companies, including education and governmental organizations. Services include technical infrastructure consulting and implementation, wireless networking, and server-based computing implementation. ThinKnowledge is a certified Application Service Provider, a member of the Citrix iBusiness program, and a member of the ASP Industry Consortium. Partners include Citrix Systems, Microsoft, Cisco, Exodus, Compaq, HP, Dell and Compaq.

Information on ThinKnowledge Networks is available at www.ThinKnowledge.net or by contacting the company's headquarters at 770-639-4000.

About Citrix iBusiness

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 Application Service Provider program is the alliance-based network it facilitates, bringing NSPs, ASPs and application specialists together with more than 7,500 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 Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application server software and services that offer "Digital Independence(TM)" - the ability to run any application on any device over any connection, wireless to Web. Citrix's solutions enable organizations of all types, from major enterprises to emerging Application Service Providers (ASPs), to reach more users, with more applications, in more locations - and achieve this with greater speed and predictability, and lower costs. Founded in 1989, Citrix today is one of the world's fastest-growing software companies, with more than 100,000 customers worldwide, including 99 of FORTUNE 100 firms. Its products, including MetaFrame(TM) software and Independent Computing Architecture (ICA)(R), a core application-server technology, have been widely adopted by the corporate mainstream to achieve key business goals. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.