Citrix Systems, Inc. : Citrix Positioned as a Leader in Magic Quadrant Report for Web Conferencing
12/22/2011 | 08:05am
Video, Voice and Mobile Innovation Driving Success of Popular and
Easy-to-Use "GoTo" Cloud Collaboration Services
Citrix
announced today that the company has been named by the global research
and advisory firm, Gartner, Inc., a "Leader" in the firm's annual "Magic
Quadrant for Web Conferencing" report*.
Evaluated as one of 12 providers, Citrix is recognized as a Leader for
the ability to execute well on its product and service strategy as well
as demonstrating a compelling vision. Evaluations considered specifics
such as basic and advanced product functionality, pricing models,
customer experience, and the products' alignment with customers' market
expectations and requirements. Citrix has added multiple new innovations
to its "GoTo" line of cloud
collaboration services, such as audio and video services, along with
an expanded global strategy, extending its market reach into larger
enterprises. The company achieved an industry first this year with the
introduction of its integrated audio, web and high-definition video
conferencing solution, GoToMeeting®
with HDFaces?. Delivering high-definition
group video conferencing, HDFaces is the first to provide a very
natural, real-time face-to-face meeting experience. Citrix also led
mobile innovation, providing collaboration support for iPhone, iPad and
Android? devices. In addition, the report recognized the company's
global expansion strategy, acknowledging the completion of its
successful acquisition and integration of Netviewer AG, a leading
privately-held European Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) vendor in
collaboration and IT services.
A recently released Citrix
newsletter featuring Gartner research further highlights this in
context with trends in the web conferencing market.
"We believe our position as a Leader in this year's quadrant is a
testament to our focus on the customer experience and our ability to
continue to transform the way people meet, collaborate and work. We have
always believed simplicity drives adoption and we've continued this
vision even as we've introduced powerful new features such as mobile web
conferencing apps and high-definition group video conferencing. It's
this value proposition that sets us apart. Our customers don't just tell
us our products work every time, they tell us they love them," said
Bernardo de Albergaria, VP and GM, Collaboration, Citrix Systems.
Collaboration highlights in 2011:
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Citrix debuted GoToMeeting with HDFaces high-definition group video
conferencing, making video a natural part of the collaboration
experience for the first time by delivering integrated audio, screen
sharing and high-definition video in an easy-to-use and affordable
one-click solution.
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Citrix introduced its GoTo Developer Center, a free resource that
provides first-time access to GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar® and
GoToTraining® APIs, developer resources and best practice tips to
build strategic integrations and dynamic mash-ups with the scheduling,
registration, management and reporting functions of Citrix GoTo cloud
collaboration services.
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In addition to its acquisition of Netviewer AG, Citrix continued its
European growth and SaaS leadership by introducing Spanish and Italian
localized versions of GoToMeeting.
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Citrix became the first online training provider to add a social share
feature to its GoToTraining platform, enabling trainers to share and
promote their training sessions on social media channels.
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Citrix introduced new mobile options to enable collaboration from
iPhone, iPad or Android enabled-platforms such as smartphones and
tablets.
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GoToMeeting with HDFaces was honored with a Techie Award and the
product's mobile apps were recognized by Inc. magazine as one
of the "Must-Have Apps for Salespeople."
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*Gartner, Inc., Magic Quadrant for Web Conferencing, David Mario Smith,
December 5, 2011.
About Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) is a leading provider of virtual
computing solutions that help people work and play from anywhere on any
device. More than 250,000 enterprises rely on Citrix to create better
ways for people, IT and business to work through virtual meetings,
desktops and datacenters. Citrix virtualization, networking and cloud
solutions deliver over 100 million corporate desktops and touch
approximately 75 percent of Internet users each day. Citrix partners
with over 10,000 companies in 100 countries. Annual revenue in 2010 was
$1.87 billion. Learn more at www.citrix.com.
The Online Services Division of Citrix provides secure, easy-to-use
cloud-based solutions that enable people to work from anywhere with
anyone. Whether using GoToMeeting®
to hold online meetings, GoToWebinar®
to conduct larger web events, GoToTraining®
to train customers or employees, GoToMyPC®
to access and work on a remote Mac® or PC, GoToAssist®
to support customers or GoToManage®
for IT support and management, businesses and individuals are increasing
productivity, decreasing travel costs and improving sales, training and
service on a global basis. For more information, visit www.citrixonline.com.
About Gartner's Magic Quadrant
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our
research publications, and does not advise technology users to select
only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research
publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization
and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research,
including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose.
Citrix®, GoToMeeting®, GoToWebinar® GoToTraining®, GoToMyPC®,
GoToAssist® and GoToManage® are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc.
and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other
trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective
owners.
iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is
subject to Google Permissions.
Citrix Systems
Zoe Kine, Online Services Division
415-489-4230
zoe.kine@citrix.com
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