ACCPAC International, Inc., a division of Computer Associates' interBiz group, has announced at Citrix iForum 2000 in Orlando that it has become a charter member of the Citrix Business Alliance (CBA). ACCPAC also announced that it will use Citrix MetaFrame application server software from Citrix Systems, Inc. to enable users of its e-business and corporate management solutions to rapidly access financial data anywhere, using existing devices and networks.
"We are pleased to join the coalition of industry-leading companies from across the technology spectrum that are working closely with Citrix to broaden the scope and effectiveness of enterprise application server solutions," said David M. Hood, President and CEO of ACCPAC.
In addition, ACCPAC is combining powerful Citrix technology with its e-business management solutions and Computer Associates' Unicenter TNG e-business infrastructure. This will provide users of ACCPAC Online with secure and cost-effective control of scalable, feature-rich hosted services and critical financial data from any location. ACCPAC Online is a fully integrated e-business and back office Application Service Provider (ASP) solution, and e-business resource center for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
"Delivering on our goal to be the premier ASP for SMEs, ACCPAC Online subscribers are getting the fastest, most reliable and secure e-business solution for today's highly demanding business environment," said Robert Lavery, ACCPAC vice president, Strategic Alliances."
The Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 for Windows applications server software, widely adopted by enterprise organizations and ASPs worldwide, enables the deployment, management and access of business applications from a single server, providing a cost-effective solution and overall network efficiency.
The faster networking capability of the ACCPAC Citrix-enhanced solution enables each remote user to simply transmit the financial data that is being used at any given moment. Because only a small amount of application screen code and keystroke instruction travels over a network, bandwidth usage is minimized, dramatically improving application performance with less vulnerability to security breaches.
Using Citrix MetaFrame software for remote access to ACCPAC hosted solutions allows ACCPAC customers to extend the useful life of legacy systems, avoids the need for increased bandwidth, reduces application management costs, and eliminates having to add servers and other hardware in remote locations.
"With mainstream adoption of the Citrix application server computing model, there has been corresponding growth in demand for remotely hosted services that work seamlessly in a multi-point environment," said Bruce Cabral, director, Alliances for Citrix. "We welcome ACCPAC International to the CBA as a member whose technologies can help to meet the growing need for enhanced ASP solutions."
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Citrix Business Alliance Program
The Citrix Business Alliance (CBA) program is a growing coalition of industry-leading companies from across the technology spectrum that are working closely with Citrix to broaden the scope and effectiveness of server-based enterprise computing solutions. The program provides members with new revenue opportunities, enhanced technical support and training, joint marketing programs and compatibility testing of vendors' products with Citrix application server software.
ACCPAC Africa
ACCPAC International acquired LA Technology, its sole distributors in sub-Saharan Africa in June this year. ACCPAC Africa operates through select business partners throughout the continent. These partners are trained to install and support ACCPAC for the company's more than 15000 customers.
ACCPAC International
ACCPAC International Inc., a subsidiary of Computer Associates International, Inc., develops and markets financial accounting, business management and e-business software solutions serving a range of companies from small offices to large corporations. The company has more than 500,000 registered clients in over 100 countries worldwide
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