Citrix announces general availability of MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2

SSL-based Microsoft Outlook Synchronisation and Increased User Access Control Now Available

Citrix Systems, Inc., the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, has generally made available Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager, Version 2.2, which provides secure access to critical business information over the Web from both inside and outside corporate networks.

The latest version of the product supports increased mobility and flexibility by enabling access to Microsoft Outlook synchronisation and offering workers the ability to choose between using an existing portal, an intranet and/or Web pages as alternative user interfaces - in addition to MetaFrame Secure Access Manager`s "access center" - based on their specific enterprise requirements.

Says Chris Norton, Citrix SA country manager: "As Citrix access infrastructure continues to provide the foundation for our customers` access strategies, we`ve seen increasing demand for access to synchronisation of Microsoft Outlook and support for alternative user interfaces,"

"The additions to MetaFrame Secure Access Manager present an excellent opportunity to expand our business to better address the needs of both our existing clients and new customers seeking a comprehensive, flexible, secure enterprise access solution."

MetaFrame Secure Access Manager provides fast deployment and secure single-point access to aggregated information over the Web based on job roles and access policies - without compromising security or ease of access.

MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2 enables mobile workers to securely synchronise a locally installed Outlook application from anywhere, whether connected over the Web or within the enterprise. It also allows administrators to securely integrate existing intranets, Web pages and enterprise portals into their access infrastructure while leveraging Secure Access Manager`s role-based access control, MetaFrame Presentation Server integration, and SSL-based secure connectivity.

MetaFrame Secure Access Manager is the most cost-effective way to get secure remote access over the Web to any application, IT service or information source. Using a set of easy-to-use, wizard-driven configuration tools, IT administrators can centrally control and manage access based on corporate policies, and set parameters for how IT services are used by all of their customers - no matter their job function or user location.

MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2 is part of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite, access infrastructure for the on-demand enterprise that centralises access to applications and information, enabling IT staff to deliver, manage, monitor and measure enterprise resources on demand. MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2 provides seamless integration with Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, the foundation of the suite, as well as the other products that comprise the suite.

The English-language version of MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2 is currently available. As with the previous version of the product, a 50-user concurrent license starter system begins at a suggested retail price of $7,250 and includes a server license and Citrix Subscription Advantagee, a service offering automatic, priority access to the latest product upgrades and enhancements. Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2 is also available as part of the entire Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite, which comes in three bundled pricing options - the Suite Edition for new customers, the Step-Up Edition for existing customers, and the Migration Edition for MetaFrame 1.8 customers.

For more information about Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager, please visit http://www.citrix.com/secureaccess.