Wyse, Citrix and National Semiconductor Join Forces to Launch New Multivendor Web Site Showing Complete Server-Centric Solutions

Online Resource to Serve as Interactive Guide for IT Buyers Exploring Server-Centric Computing Solutions

San Jose, CA – 2002/11/12 - - Wyse® Technology, the domain experts in server-centric computing (SCC), today announced the launch of the SCC Spectrum Web site at www.sccspectrum.org, an online resource designed for IT buyers exploring server-centric computing solutions. Industry thought leaders Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS), and National Semiconductor (NYSE: NSM) are joining Wyse to support the multivendor solutions site, which is designed to serve as the ultimate interactive buyer's guide for server-centric computing. The Web site provides prospective customers with visual and comprehensive information on the products and services they need to meet their unique computing needs. Through the SCC Spectrum Web site, IT buyers can view products from a variety of vendors that are designed to work seamlessly together in a wide variety of workplaces.

Server-centric computing is growing 30 percent per year in the thin-client market alone, according to leading research firm IDC. Yet in this growing market, customers must navigate through a dizzying array of products and vendors, often without clear direction regarding which products are appropriate for their industries. The SCC Spectrum Web site cuts through this confusion by presenting visitors with hardware, software and services that combine to present buyers with a complete solution already tailored to fit their individual computing environments.

"Wyse is working with key thought leaders in the industry like Citrix and National Semiconductor to simplify the research and buying process for IT buyers looking to make the transition to server-centric computing," said David Rand, Wyse director of corporate marketing. "The SCC Spectrum site will grow to show many more sectors and work scenarios. We will increase the coverage and richness of the site with partners who deliver complementary hardware, software and services. True solutions require all three and this is a way to see how it all works together."

Exploring Equipment Options in Real-world Computing Environments

The SCC Spectrum Web site uses patented Web-based technology to display server-centric computing solutions visually in a clear and user-friendly format. Viewers can explore business scenarios that closely mirror their own organizations to determine which desktops, displays and other components fit their unique needs. IT managers can see precisely how a server-centric computing solution will look in their world.

"Citrix and Wyse have worked closely together to pioneer server-centric computing," said Bob Gardner, Citrix director, business development. "The SCC Spectrum Web site is an ideal way to reach prospective customers who want the cost, management and productivity benefits of server-centric computing, yet may have difficulty determining how to accomplish that goal. By cutting through the confusion of multiple product brochures, data sheets and sales pitches, we are clearing the path to help them achieve the benefits of server-centric computing."

"By joining Wyse in supporting the SCC Spectrum Web site, we are helping customers streamline the process of determining what thin-client computing components they need, while making it easier for them to procure those products," said Ziv Azmanov, director of the thin client business unit, National Semiconductor. "This online resource is a vital next step to drive demand for thin clients and National's industry-leading Geode™ technology that powers them. This Web site is a sensible way to not only help customers, but also help industry leaders resolve key challenges that may be restricting growth in the industry."

Tailored for Unique Industries

The SCC Spectrum Web site offers buyers the chance to explore work environments in a variety of vertical industries, including education, hospitality and healthcare. Upon entering the Web site, visitors can easily click on their respective industry and then find a computing scenario that closely matches their next project. As they explore, they can access information, match components, and contact vendors for more information, from one convenient location.

For example, a hospital IT director interested in installing a server-centric computing solution for the emergency room can visit the site, click on the healthcare logo and in several short clicks explore a typical emergency room deployment, with all the potential equipment options visually displayed. A number of solutions can be reviewed, such as the equipment deployed in the kiosk, or even doctors using devices in the examination rooms. Each component is then linked to specific information, including fact sheets or even Web site links that can be used to place orders or make inquiries.

About National Semiconductor

National Semiconductor is the premier analog company driving the information age. Combining real-world analog and state-of-the-art digital technology, the company is focused on the fast growing markets for wireless handsets; displays; information infrastructure, and information appliances. With headquarters in Santa Clara, California, National reported sales of $1.5 billion for its most recent fiscal year and has about 10,000 employees worldwide. Additional company and product information is available on the World Wide Web at www.national.com.

关于Wyse Technology

WYSE创建于美国硅谷，是全球最知名的智能网络计算解决方案供应商之一。连续8年蝉联全球智能网络应用终端市场占有率第一，占全球市场份额的38％。WYSE提供的硬件、软件和服务为用户提供了可中央控制的系统来协调运算资源、应用软件资源、储存资源以提高性能，在确保系统安全、可靠、灵活的同时，降低了总体拥有成本，并且将IT部门从不必要的支持和维护工作中解放出来，大大提高了生产力。多年来，WYSE深受全球众多知名商业及公共机构的信赖，主要应用智能网络应用终端的产业包括金融、电信、广播传媒、零售、运输、政府、医疗、国防、旅游、能源、教育等行业，WYSE的客户主要是行业领先的全球化公司，财富全球排名前100名中有超过四成已经成为WYSE的客户。

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