ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 14, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Neoware Systems (Nasdaq:NWRE), the leading supplier of award-winning software, services and thin client appliances, today announced a new version of its TeemTalk host access software that is compatible with the Citrix(r) MetaFrame(r) Access Suite from Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS). Neoware's TeemTalk software provides customers with on-demand access to legacy applications running on mainframes, midrange systems, UNIX(r) and Linux(r) systems via emulation of more than 30 different green-screen terminals. Neoware made the announcement at the Citrix iForum(tm) 2003 business and technology event, being held October 13-16, 2003 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
Neoware's TeemTalk host access software, allows organizations to access applications running on mainframes, midrange, UNIX and Linux systems from any device connected to a Citrix MetaFrame XP(tm) Presentation Server. As a result of Neoware's compatibility testing, Neoware's TeemTalk software was determined to be fully compatible with Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server.
"Neoware's TeemTalk host access software provides Citrix customers with a seamless method for extending on-demand access to mainframe, midrange and other legacy applications," commented Garry Olah, Citrix senior director of Business Development. "With Neoware's TeemTalk, Citrix customers can extend the benefits of Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server to any application on any server or midrange or mainframe computer."
Neoware, which is a Platinum sponsor of Citrix iForum 2003, has a longstanding relationship with Citrix as a Technology Licensing Partner, a Citrix Business Alliance(tm) member, a Platinum Citrix Solutions Network(tm) Partner and a Citrix Authorized Learning Center(tm).
"Neoware's TeemTalk software is the most popular host access software in the thin client environment, and it is now the ideal way for enterprise customers to extend on-demand access to legacy applications from any device," said Michael Kantrowitz, Chairman and CEO of Neoware Systems. "With TeemTalk and MetaFrame Presentation Server, Neoware's customers can connect to any Windows, mainframe, midrange, UNIX or legacy server from any device, with the lower costs, increased efficiency and rapid deployment that Citrix provides."
About Neoware
Neoware provides software, services, and solutions to enable Appliance Computing, a proven Internet-based computing architecture targeted at business customers that is designed to be simpler and easier than traditional PC-based computing. Neoware's software and management tools power and manage a new generation of smart computing appliances that utilize the benefits of open, industry-standard technologies to create new alternatives to personal computers used in business and a wide variety of proprietary business devices.
Neoware's products are designed to run local applications for specific vertical markets, plus allow access across a network to multi-user Windows servers, Linux servers, mainframes, minicomputers, and the Internet. Computing appliances that run and are managed by Neoware's software offer the cost benefits of industry-standard hardware and software, easier installation, and have lower up-front, maintenance, and administrative costs than proprietary or PC-based alternatives.
More information about Neoware can be found on the Web at http://www.neoware.com or via email at invest@neoware.com. Neoware is based in King of Prussia, PA.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding: the growth of the thin client market; our position as the fastest growing player in the thin client computing market; our position as the leading supplier of software, products, services and solutions for the Appliance Computing market; and the benefits of our software-focused business model allowing customers to preserve capital investment and lower ongoing costs of ownership. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted in any such forward-looking statement include our ability to continue to lower our costs, our timely development and customers' acceptance of our Appliance Computing products, pricing pressures, rapid technological changes in the industry, growth of the Appliance Computing market, increased competition, our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, our ability to identify and successfully consummate and integrate future acquisitions, adverse changes in customer order patterns, adverse changes in general economic conditions in the U.S. and internationally, risks associated with foreign operations and political and economic uncertainties associated with current world events. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Neoware's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2002
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