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Citrix and San Jose Sharks Unveil Corporate Sponsorship Agreement

Friday 26. November 2010 - Raising the Visibility of Virtual Workstyles with Global Technology Leaders in Silicon Valley

At tonight’s Sharks NHL hockey game, the San Jose Sharks and Santa Clara based Citrix Systems, Inc. unveiled a major new corporate sponsorship with the HP Pavilion at San Jose. The agreement will include broad promotion of the Citrix brand throughout the arena, as well as officially christening all Penthouse and Concourse Suites as the new “Citrix Suites” to raise visibility with top business executives and decision makers in the Silicon Valley Bay area.

Citrix is the leading provider of virtual computing solutions that enable millions of people around the world to work and play from anywhere. Every day, Citrix helps over 230,000 companies around the world simplify computing through the power of virtual desktop, datacenter and collaboration solutions. The company’s portfolio includes well-known consumer brands like GoToMeeting that makes it easy to hold online meetings from any device, and GoToMyPC that allows people to access their computers remotely from any location. Citrix virtual computing technology also works behind the scenes to power most of the world’s largest websites and corporate datacenters, touching an estimated 75 percent of all internet users, and more than 100 million corporate desktops, every day.
HP Pavilion at San Jose is also an example of leadership in Silicon Valley, defined by architectural excellence and technological innovation unique in its space. Outside, a shining stainless-steel facade supports a magnificent, glass pyramid entry, soaring 10 stories above the ground. Inside, first-class amenities and leading-edge seismic engineering contribute to the building’s reputation as one of the finest sports and entertainment facilities in the United States.
HP Pavilion at San Jose is capable of accommodating a full-range of entertainment. State-of-the-art acoustics, plush seating and a video replay scoreboard add to the comfort and luxury for the venue’s patrons. In addition, the downtown location is easily accessible via several major freeways, light-rail and a regional train station, located across the street.
Supporting Quotes:
Citrix Executive Quote
“We are pleased to partner with world-class organizations like the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion,” said Wes Wasson, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Citrix Systems. “This agreement is part of a broad corporate strategy to extend the brand visibility of Citrix on a global scale, communicating the power of going virtual the Citrix way. In Silicon Valley, where technology innovators live and breathe high tech at work at play, bringing that message to the millions of people who come through the doors of the HP Pavilion every day for sporting and entertainment events is an ideal match.”
Sharks Executive Quote
“As a global leader in the world of virtualization and networking, we see Citrix as an ideal partner for the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose,” said Malcolm Bordelon, Executive Vice President of Business Operations of the Sharks and HP Pavilion. “We are very pleased to welcome Citrix Systems as the newest member of our team look forward to a successful partnership moving forward.”