Citrix Systems
Founded in 1989, Citrix Systems, Inc. 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 organizations 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 worldwide, including 99 of the Fortune 100, 90 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 centers 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 centralized 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.
Citrix's technology, industry leadership and business growth have earned the company a number of honors and awards. In 2000, BusinessWeek ranked Citrix #29 of 100 "Hot Growth Companies" and #6 best-performing company in the BusinessWeek 50. Fortune listed Citrix as #27 in its "100 Fastest-Growing Companies" compendium. Citrix MetaFrame was named the best ASP enabling technology by Open Systems Advisors in its Crossroads A-List Award competition.
IT industry leaders also recognize the strengths and widespread appeal of the Citrix application server approach. Currently, more than 160 OEMs - including Compaq, IBM, Sun, Hewlett-Packard and Motorola - license Citrix ICA technology for incorporation in their hardware and software products, and the 600+ 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 worldwide, and the company works with major consulting firms to incorporate Citrix solutions into enterprise solutions.
Citrix is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and operates offices around the world.
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