Citrix GoToMyPC Brings Real Time Remote Access to Covad's Broadband C

    Business Editors/Technology Writers

    SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2005--Citrix Online, a division of Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), today announced a strategic alliance with nationwide broadband voice and data communications provider Covad Communications Group, Inc. This alliance provides Covad's wide network of small- to medium-sized business customers with the industry-leading remote desktop access service Citrix(R) GoToMyPC(R). With GoToMyPC, Covad's customers have fast, easy, secure, 24/7 access to all of their office desktop files and applications, enabling them to work remotely from any Internet connected computer, just as if they were at their office.
    Analysts watching customer trends in the global telecom industry as well as technology in the U.S. business market see strong value-add related to deals like this. "Broadband Internet-access and remote-PC-access go hand-in-hand," said Kneko Burney, chief market strategist for In-Stat/MDR. "The smart combination of industry-defining GoToMyPC desktop access and Covad's premier nationwide high-speed network service offers Covad's customers a powerful solution for enhancing remote work from anywhere."
    Covad identified Citrix GoToMyPC for its customers who rely on Covad to bring them new services that meet their business communication needs. "Our customers are small-to medium-sized businesses and home-based professionals who want reliable, cutting-edge technology that improves productivity and makes their lives easier," said Covad Senior Product Marketing Manager, Robin Pieracci. "Citrix GoToMyPC complements Covad's broadband service offerings by giving our customers the ability to easily and securely access their entire desktop, including all of their network files and applications, from any Internet connection in the world, and at attractive prices."
    The Covad alliance is the latest among several business development agreements forged by Citrix Online with some of the world's largest broadband, wireless, and Internet-service providers in the past 12 months, including AT&T Wireless, Microsoft, Sprint PCS, Verizon Online, Verizon Wireless, and Wanadoo.
    "We applaud the drive that has made Covad Communications Group a leader in broadband," said Bernardo de Albergaria, general manager of eCommerce at Citrix Online. "In welcoming them to our growing circle of important strategic alliances, we continue to expand our market leadership in remote access and real-time collaboration services. Just as Covad's vision has made them a leader in broadband, Citrix Online has set the standard for easy-to-use remote desktop access. The combination of speed, reliability, ease of use, and the exceptional security of GoToMyPC makes Citrix GoToMyPC the remote access solution of choice for major broadband providers."
    Citrix GoToMyPC offers quick set-up, fast and easy connections, and an intuitive interface with no need for training. The unmatched security of GoToMyPC is built into its screen-sharing technology, which provides always-on, pre-configured, end-to-end 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard technology. Users of the service enjoy full access to their information and applications with the confidence that their data is secure.
    Citrix GoToMyPC is available in three versions: Citrix GoToMyPC Personal for individual users; Citrix GoToMyPC Pro for small businesses requiring administrative functionality, and Citrix GoToMyPC Corporate for enterprises requiring robust management and administrative controls. Since its introduction in 2001, Citrix GoToMyPC is consistently rated best-in-class winning numerous industry awards including PC World's World Class Award, Computer Shopper's Top 100 Products of 2004, Laptop magazine's Editor's Choice Award, among many others. For more information about remote desktop access with GoToMyPC, visit https://www.gotomypc.com/s/personal/home/pr.
    The Citrix GoToMyPC offers are available through Covad at http://www.covad.com/bizcenter

    About Citrix

    Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader in access infrastructure solutions and the most trusted name in secure access for enterprises and individuals. More than 160,000 organizations around the world use Citrix every day. Our access software, services and appliances give people secure and well-managed access to business information wherever it lives -- on demand. Citrix customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies, 99% of the Fortune 500, and 97% of the Fortune Global 500. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Citrix has offices in 22 countries, and approximately 6,200 channel and alliance partners in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit http://www.citrix.com.

    Citrix(R) is a registered trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc., in the United States and other countries. GoToMyPC(R) is a trademark of Citrix Online, LLC, in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Citrix Online Ann Bailey Manager, eCommerce Public Relations 805-690-2969 ann.bailey@citrix.com or Laura McCormick Vice President, Corporate Communications 805-690-6435 laura.mccormick@citrix.com

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