>
>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>For media inquiries at Citrix, contact:
>Sabrina Rios, Citrix Systems, Inc.
>(954) 267-2529 or [log in to unmask]
>Gillian Farquhar, Greenough Communications
>(617) 275-6514 or [log in to unmask]
>
>For media inquiries at GW Micro, Inc., contact:
>Clarence Whaley, GW Micro, Inc.
>(615) 383-6248 or [log in to unmask]
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>Citrix and GW Micro Help the Visually Impaired Access and Use Computer
Applications and Information From Anywhere
>
>Alliance Bridges Inaccessibility Gap in Enterprise Computing
>
>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. and FORT WAYNE, Ind. June 25, 2003 Citrix Systems,
Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions,
and GW Micro, Inc., today announced an alliance to provide visually
impaired users with full, interactive access to their corporate desktops
and to enterprise applications centrally hosted in Citrix® MetaFrame XP"
Presentation Server environments. GW Micro produces one of the industrys
leading software screen readers called Window-Eyes, which gives the
visually impaired the ability to hearand feeltheir Windows operating
systems through speech synthesis and Braille displays, while Citrix access
infrastructure enables anytime, anywhere, any-device, any-connection access
to enterprise applications and information. Together, the two technology
solutions are a major breakthrough for the visually impaired. Window-Eyes
is currently available for beta testing on Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation
Server, Feature Release 3.
>
>Its extremely important that we have the technology to support all
students,said Ed Evans, director of learning spaces for Information
Technology at Purdue University. Currently, our students with visual
impairments must visit a specialized lab on campus to have access to
software. Were planning to evaluate Window-Eyes for implementation as soon
as possible.
>
>Citrix allows users of Window-Eyes to experience the benefits of easy,
secure and instant access to computer applications. Citrix continues to
invest in research and development to enhance the usability and
accessibility of its access infrastructure solutions, and its relationship
with GW Micro further demonstrates the companys commitment to serving all
users regardless of location, connection, device, operating system and,
now, visual challenges.
>
>GW Micros mission is to provide easy and reliable access to digital
information for the visually impaired,said Doug Geoffray, vice president of
product development of GW Micro, Inc. Our premier partnership with Citrix
has provided us with the opportunity to bridge a once inaccessible gap in
the world of remote access for the visually impaired. With the combination
of Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server and Window-Eyes, blind and
visually impaired users have the tools to advance in career positions that,
up until now, were unattainable. Customer satisfaction has always been a
top priority with GW Micro, and we are excited to be able to offer this
solution to all Window-Eyes users.
>
>Citrix has always been about access, and that means for every customer
employee in every situation,said Bob Kruger, senior vice president of
product development and CTO for Citrix. We support the U.S. governments
implementation of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and other
international acts to provide greater access to technology solutions for
all users and believe that the implementation of these standards aligns
with our vision to make the enterprise available to everyone
on-demand. Our work with leaders such as GW Micro reaffirms our commitment
to providing greater access to Citrix access infrastructure solutions for
all users.
>
>In related news, the companies also announced that GW Micro has joined
the Citrix Business Alliance" (CBA) program, which offers an opportunity
for ISVs, hardware vendors, service providers and consultants to take
advantage of the increasing adoption of Citrix access infrastructure
solutions around the world.
>
>About GW Micro
>
>Founded in 1990, GW Micro, a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based, assistive
technology company, is committed to producing the most reliable screen
reader available for people who are blind. Window-Eyes allows them to hear
(with speech synthesis) and feel (via refreshable Braille displays) the
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP and Windows 2003 operating systems.
>
>About Citrix
>
>Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader in access
infrastructure solutions for businesses, government agencies, and
educational institutions. The most trusted name in enterprise access, the
Citrix MetaFrame® Access Suite enables people to easily and securely access
the on-demand enterprise, from anywhere, anytime, using any device over any
connection. Nearly 50 million people in more than 120,000 organizations
around the world use Citrix every day. Citrix customers include 100 of the
Fortune 100 companies, 99% of the Fortune 500 and 95 of the Financial Times
European 100. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Citrix has offices in 22
countries, and more than 7,000 channel and alliance partners in more than
100 countries. For more information visit
<http://www.citrix.com/>http://www.citrix.com.
>
>For Citrix Investors
>
>This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant
to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute
guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including
risks associated with the companys business involving the companys
products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive
factors and the companys key strategic relationships and other risks
detailed in the companys filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking
information contained in this press release or with respect to the
announcements described herein.
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>Citrix®, MetaFrame®, MetaFrame XP" and Citrix Business Alliance" are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and
other countries. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other
trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
>
>
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>
>Clarence Whaley
>Director Of Sales And Marketing
>GW Micro
>E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
>Direct Voice (615) 383-6248
>Direct Fax (615) 269-5288
>GW Micro Voice Number 260-489-3671
>http://www.gwmicro.com
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