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Alternative Technology wins Citrix Authorized Learning Center “CALC of the Quarter” Award for North America
High Performance Standards Garners Alternative Technology Citrix Learning Center Award
Englewood, Co., April 20, 2006 – Englewood, Colorado Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions has awarded Alternative Technology, the leading specialty distributor of thin-client/server-based computing, edge infrastructure, and Government-approved security solutions, with the “CALC of the Quarter” Award for Q1 2006 in North America.
The award recognizes Alternative Technology’s outstanding performance and significant contributions in providing education and certification services to IT professionals on Citrix technology, measured by the number of students trained, revenue generated, and the quality of program compliance.
“We value our relationship with Citrix and are honored to have been recognized through this award,” said Bill Botti, president and chief operating officer, Alternative Technology. “This award underscores our commitment to offering quality training, essential to the success of organizations such as Citrix.”
About Citrix Education Training and Certification Programs
Citrix Education training and certification programs offer professional training courses using Citrix Professional Courseware developed to educate industry professionals on the company's products and technologies. Courses are available through a blend of Instructor-Led-Training offered through Citrix Authorized Learning Centers™ (CALCs), and eLearning courses offered via the Internet. CALCs are worldwide technical training facilities that provide hands-on instruction in the implementation and administration of Citrix MetaFrame® XP Presentation Server, Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager, and other products comprising the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite.
About Alternative Technology
Alternative Technology is the leading specialty distributor for Value Added Resellers who need products and services targeted at Thin-client/Server-based Computing, Edge/Infrastructure, Security and Wireless markets. Driving the widespread adoption of leading edge technologies by bridging the gaps between products and services to solve critical business problems, Alternative identifies business issues that are key to our markets and offer multi-vendor solutions that drive demand back through our reseller partners. Alternative Technology, headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, has offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Carlsbad, California, and Mississauga, Canada. For more information, go to: www.AltTech.com , e-mail: sales@AltTech.com or call toll-free: 800.544.7674 (USA), or 866.240.9991 (Canada).
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