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Citrix and Brand Communications To Deliver Enhanced Wireless Data on GSM, GPRS and 802.11b Transparently integrate W-LAN and W-WAN environments to provide seamless application access HUNTINGDON - 19th February 2002 UK based, remote access specialists Brand Communications Limited and Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), a global leader in virtual workplace software and services, today announced that they will work together through the Citrix Business Alliance TM (CBA) to deliver enhanced multi-network access to data for enterprises. In combination with Citrix® MetaFrame® and NFuseTM business access software, Brand's Apollo 'Anywhere' software allows enterprise mobile users to maintain true 'always-on' access to applications. Brand makes this possible by transparently integrating the LAN environment with wireless WAN environments, enabling seamless roaming across wireless 802.11b local area networks and GPRS or GSM networks. "Enterprise mobile users increasingly need access to critical data and services in a variety of different geographies and networking environments," said Roger Baskerville, Director, director, Embedded Systems, EMEA, Citrix Systems. "Citrix already provides over 70% of FT 500 companies with access to the virtual workplace. Brand Communications adds real value for enterprises that need to provide their mobile knowledge workers with 'always-on' decision making power, no matter how unreliable the wireless network coverage." "Reliability and ease of use is king when deploying enterprise wide mobile data solutions to the business user. With the deployment of GPRS and the next generation 3G networks, security and interoperability with legacy applications major topics of concern. The Mobile VPN, an integral component in the Apollo Anywhere solution, remove all those obstacles and ensuring that the user stays part of the enterprise," said Martin Kendrick, Managing Director of Brand Communications. "This new partnership will help enterprise users to gain all the benefits of business access computing on multiple wireless network standards - with the added benefit of high compression levels, fast packet loss recovery and dynamic switching between 802.11b, GPRS or other bearer networks depending on availability during the same transaction". Brand's Apollo 'Anywhere' solution makes mobile data a reality for business-critical data applications using Session Management. It removes the uncertainty of using a wireless network to transfer vital information by transparently integrating GSM, GPRS and 802.11b networking with LAN environments, both within the enterprise and in the field and provides automatic recovery from dropped connections without repeating any data transaction. Compatibility with almost all data devices and networks results in a future-proofed investment for the customer, allowing access to all IP-based network applications from the office, home or in the field. About Brand Communications Brand Communications is a global leader in mobile data and remote access solutions. We develop, manufacture and market a range of leading mobile, remote office and site-to-site access solutions for all environments including ISDN, PSTN, Fixed Lines, Satellite, GSM and GPRS. Apollo has helped to significantly grow the number of active GSM data users worldwide and has delivered tangible paybacks to many networks and their users. Apollo continues to deliver such rich benefits to HSCSD, GPRS and 3G networks. More information can be found at http://www.brandcomms.com About Citrix Systems Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in virtual workplace software and services that provide access to applications, information, processes and people on any device, over any network, anywhere, anytime. Citrix makes today's digital office completely virtual -- instead of having to go to your office, the office follows you. Working with the world's top industry, integration and consulting partners, Citrix delivers enterprise-ready solutions to business challenges including application deployment, remote office connectivity, workforce mobility and business continuity. Thousands of companies worldwide use Citrix Solutions for the Virtual Workplace to give users more mobility, give IT organizations more flexibility and reduce the cost of computing. Citrix products include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse™ application portal software, XPS™ portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its products through a well-established indirect channel comprising more than 7,000 resellers, integrators and consultants. The company's net revenues for fiscal 2001 were $591.6 million. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock MarketSM under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor's 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For further information on Brand Communications Ltd, contact: Miss Katie Sarah Ruff Tel: +44 (0)1480 442100 Email: katier@brandcomms.com For further information on Citrix Systems, contact: AxiCom UK Citrix Systems |
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