Citrix Introduces the Selection Panel for Synergy 2010 in San Francisco

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 13, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
CTXS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS), today revealed the panel of judges
who will determine the session content for Citrix Synergy(TM) in Spring
2010. Consisting of analysts and enterprise IT professionals, the
committee of independent judges will review, evaluate and select the
industry breakout session speaker roster for Synergy. Held May 12 to 14,
2010, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Synergy will focus on the
growing convergence between virtualization, networking and cloud
computing.

Unlike other virtualization events, Synergy invites its competitors and
technology thought leaders to submit forward-thinking and technically
rich content addressing proven ways to use virtualization, networking
and cloud computing to create a dynamic, agile IT infrastructure.

Focused on interoperability and openness, Synergy brings together the
following judges to determine the speaker line-up:

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Christian Reilly, manager of global systems engineering,
Bechtel Corporation

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Shirland Whipple, director of IT infrastructure, Cox
Communications

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Mark Bowker, analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group

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Paul Myerson, senior channel analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group

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James Staten, principal analyst, Forrester Research, Inc.

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Cindy Borovick, research vice president for IDC's Datacenter
Networks service, IDC

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Troy Stevens, principal enterprise architect, Mutual of Omaha

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Nigel Chubb, wintel services manager, Tesco

Citrix welcomes speaking proposals that address trends, technologies and
solutions in the following areas:

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Desktop virtualization is the hottest IT topic today. It can
free users and IT organizations from the burden of a traditional PC
infrastructure while providing a foundation for next-generation
computing. This track will discuss practical realities for delivering
corporate desktop to users, as well as the significant benefits
companies can achieve through a well-designed desktop virtualization
solution.

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Application virtualization removes considerable administrative
burden from IT departments, leaving them free to focus on strategic
business needs. This track will focus on proven best practices for
managing an application virtualization infrastructure, increasing the
number and type of applications that can be delivered, as well as cost
savings associated with application virtualization.

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Server virtualization breaks the one-server-one-operating
system and one-server-one-application paradigm, and allows multiple
operating systems and applications to run on a single server and
allows users to dynamically move workloads between hosts. This track
will examine server virtualization's role in reducing physical server
requirements while increasing server utilization for enterprises
worldwide.

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Cloud computing has the potential to create a computing
revolution in the same way that industrialization revolutionized goods
production. It will make production by small operations impractical as
large, extremely efficient service providers are able to produce IT
infrastructure services in high volume at a low cost. This track will
delve into what the cloud means to businesses and how companies can
prepare today for the datacenter of tomorrow.

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Networking issues are becoming more prevalent with the influx
of devices, applications, regulations and remote workers. This track
will examine how the current distributed computing environment places
extreme -- and seemingly insurmountable -- demands on IT. It will also
examine how IT can take advantage of existing networking technology to
provide a high definition IT experience to all users, no matter the
device, location or connection.

Speaking proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis but early
submissions are encouraged. The first round review will begin Oct. 15
followed by a second round of reviews Dec. 4. Notification of speaker
acceptance for Synergy San Francisco will begin Nov. 20, with final
notifications beginning Jan. 15, 2010. For more information on the call
for topics or to upload a speaking submission, please visit http://citrix.g2planet.com/synergyspring2010.

Citrix Synergy offers a wide array of sessions on virtualization,
networking, cloud computing and Citrix products. Attendees will learn
how IT can simplify the delivery of desktops and applications to users
anywhere, on any device and become more cost efficient. Attendees will
leave Synergy with powerful skills and knowledge that will boost their
value within the industry. Registration for Synergy 2010 in San
Francisco will be available in December. Pre-registration is available
now at http://www.citrixsynergy.com.

About Citrix Synergy 2010

Born as a user conference more than 10 years ago, Citrix Synergy(TM)
focuses on the growing convergence between virtualization, networking
and cloud computing. Interoperability and openness are central to this
theme and sessions will feature real world IT challenges and solutions.
Due to the growing importance of virtualization, networking and cloud
computing, Citrix will begin a twice yearly rotation for Synergy in
2010. Synergy San Francisco will be held May 12 to 14, 2010, at Moscone
Center. Synergy Berlin will be held in October 2010. More information is
available at the Citrix Synergy Web site: http://www.citrixsynergy.com.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) is a leading provider of
virtualization, networking and cloud computing solutions for more than
230,000 organizations worldwide. Its Citrix Delivery Center(TM), Citrix
Cloud Center(TM) (C3) and Citrix Online product families radically simplify
computing for millions of users, delivering desktops and applications as
an on-demand service to any user, in any location on any device. Citrix
customers include the world's largest Internet companies, 99 percent of
Fortune Global 500 enterprises, and hundreds of thousands of small
businesses and prosumers worldwide. Citrix partners with over 10,000
companies worldwide in more than 100 countries. Founded in 1989, annual
revenue in 2008 was $1.6 billion.

For Citrix Investors

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