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Citrix Systems, Inc. Citrix, Q-Net and Emsoft Announce Technology Integration Agreement to Provide Remote Application Access Solutions in China HONG KONG - January 28, 2003 - Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS), a global leader in virtual workplace software and services, has collaborated with Q-Net Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: QNTI) and Emsoft in a Technology Integration Agreement (TIA) to provide low-cost remote access solutions to enterprises, educational institutions and consumers in China. Q-Net Technologies, Inc. (Q-Net) is a producer of handheld electronic reading devices with Internet and PDA capabilities (dubbed Q-Reader) and also supplies Thin Client Server (TCS) hardware and value-added Internet and technology services to the Chinese market. Emsoft Ltd is a privately-held Asian innovator of embedded Linux software solutions for consumer electronic manufacturers. With more than 46 million Internet users, China has one of the largest and fastest growing online economies in the world. Much of this growth has been generated in the Chinese telecommunications and information sectors. Outside of this area, growth is limited by the comparatively high cost of personal computers. By providing a server-based computing and hosted network model, Citrix, Q-Net and Emsoft aim to allow a larger number of business and consumer users to access robust applications and Internet services at a significantly lower cost of entry. As part of the TIA, Q-Net will distribute a port for Emsoft's Linux operating software, EmLinux, based on the Citrix® Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®) technology, into its Q-Reader handheld electronic reading devices and its Thin Client Server computing terminals. EmLinux is specially designed for information appliance products. EmLinux enables developers to quickly create the smallest possible software footprint, based on the Linux Kernel 2.4, allowing for the creation of devices that require less hardware and eliminating unneeded features and software code. Q-Net's devices will then be able to use Citrix ICA to access applications hosted on Citrix MetaFrame XP™ servers. Q-Net will provide individual enterprises, educational institutions and service providers with the necessary value added client devices to run Windows®, UNIX® or Web applications on Citrix servers and access them from the Q-Net client devices. Q-Net began sales of its Q-Reader electronic reading device in September 2002 and is currently concluding the first commercial trial installations of its TCS terminals at the Beijing branch of a national Chinese bank. The trial installation will incorporate the use of the Citrix (ICA) platform. Other commercial installations are also undergoing evaluation in different market sectors. "The interest that has been demonstrated at our TCS testing facility in Beijing to date is extremely encouraging," said Dr. Weiguo Lang, Chairman and CEO of Q-Net Technologies Inc. "This new TIA between Citrix, Q-Net and Emsoft, allows us to provide a significantly more capable and superior product to the marketplace not only for our TCS product line but also our multi-functional e-Book handheld reading device, the Q-Reader." Mr. Ping Li, Information Consultant for the bank said, "Should we have a positive experience as was demonstrated at Q-Net's testing facility in Beijing, then the outlook for further installations is extremely promising. The banking industry is only one of a large number of industries that will benefit significantly from the cost and flexibility of this computing solution, the securities industry would be another immediate beneficiary among a multitude of others." Combining software and hardware offerings, Citrix, Q-Net and Emsoft will provide Chinese Internet market with virtual access to any application or information at any time, from any location. In addition to meeting the needs of businesses and educational institutions, the companies will support low-cost consumer access to applications and the Internet by working with leading telecommunications providers in China to implement an application service provider (ASP) network hosting model. By subscribing to an ASP service, users can easily with industry standard security, access applications with low-cost hardware devices and minimal bandwidth requirements. ASPs save customers time and money, and simplify ongoing system reliability by providing 24x7 support. Enterprise organizations can also take advantage of these ASP services, eliminating the costs of maintaining internal information technology services. "China is a key region for Citrix' growing global presence, providing a tremendous opportunity to extend the benefits of application serving and portal technology to a wider range of organizations and industries," said Dennis Rose, area vice president, Asia for Citrix. "Through this agreement with Q-Net and Emsoft, we have an opportunity to share the inherent cost-effectiveness of server-based computing with an audience that can really benefit from this virtual method of accessing applications and information." The three companies agree that the Chinese culture places an extremely high value on cost effective solutions using the latest technologies provided by reputable companies. As a result, the country is at the forefront of expanding networked solutions and is looking for ways to implement these high quality solutions using products for many different applications of business, education and personal use embracing the latest technology that can advance business efficiency and knowledge. This co-operation will bring expanded computer systems and Internet services to thousands of Chinese citizens that in the past were unable to take advantage of such capabilities. The implementation of Thin Client Server technology across business, consumer and student networks is truly an affordable way to expand in the global technology arena. About Citrix and Citrix ICA Citrix Systems, Inc. is a publicly traded, global leader in virtual workplace software and services that provides access to applications, information, processes and people on any device, over any network, anywhere, anytime. Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) is an industry standard for server-based computing that has been adopted by more than 35 million users worldwide. Citrix makes today's digital office completely virtual - instead of having to go to your office, the office follows you. Working with the world's top industry, integration and consulting partners, Citrix delivers enterprise-ready solutions to business challenges including application deployment, remote office connectivity, workforce mobility and business continuity. More than 120,000 companies use Citrix Solutions worldwide. For more information: http://www.citrix.com About Q-Net Technologies, Inc. Q-Net Technologies, Inc. is a California based publicly traded holding company with a focus on the introduction of consumer technology and value added Internet services into the Chinese markets. The company's products include the "Q-Reader," a handheld electronic reading device incorporating Internet connectivity and full PDA functionality and its just completed Thin Client Server computing solution, (TCS). Limited product introduction and sales began in September 2002. Full sales and marketing of these products is targeted for Q1 2003. For more information: http://www.q-net.com.cn About Emsoft Inc. Emsoft Ltd. is a Hong Kong based software developer specializing in embedded Linux solutions for electronic device manufacturers and OEMs. Emsoft has developed a suite of Linux OS / ARM architecture based software solutions that are ideally suited for low power hand held devices that have unique size, power consumption, and memory requirements. The Emsoft engineering team has solid experience in embedded software implementation, particularly in configuration and optimization of the operating system environment, device drivers and GUI technologies. For more information please visit: http://www.emsoftltd.com/. More information on "Q-Reader" is available at: http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS9404475731.html. Public Company Disclosure Certain matters discussed in this Press Release may constitute forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, may involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from the results implied herein. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements made in this Press Release. - # # # - Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, MetaFrame XP™ and NFuse® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. 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