Runaware™, the global leader in software evaluation services, partners with Citrix the global leader in on demand access; to offer Citrix Hotspot services in conjunction with the new Software TestDrive product.

Ottawa, Canada (July 14, 2006)

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Jayson Gehri
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida (July, 2006). Runaware™, the global leader in online software demonstration services, partners with Citrix the global leader in on demand access; to offer the Citrix Hotspot service in conjunction with the new Software TestDrive product. Software currently available on Runaware’s TestDrive platform includes Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007 Beta 2, Peachtree, Quickbooks, GoldMine, ACT! 2006 and many others.

Runaware™ offers holistic solutions for the marketing and sale of software over the Internet, using the Runaware TestDrive technical platform. Runaware’s™ solutions are based on the customer’s need to test and understand a computer program before buying. The unique Runaware TestDrive technical platform enables the purchaser to test and evaluate a program, or obtain a personal demonstration by a salesperson, without having to first download or install the software. All that is needed is an Internet connection and a web browser. Click here to view all software downloads available.

Runaware™ has redesigned their site to improve site navigation and allow clients and potential customers the ability to demo their detailed flagship products; TestDrive and Citrix Hotspot. The TestDrive product is an on-line, managed software demonstration service that delivers software applications to global audiences. The product is driven by Citrix technology. Citrix, the global leader in on-demand access has been a long standing partner of Runaware who is the global leader in online software demonstration services. Another service, Citrix Hotspot, is a sophisticated customizable lead generation and customer relationship marketing tool.

The TestDrive service enables customers to experience fully functioning software applications via on demand demos, at any time with no download or installation required. TestDrive offers clients a customizable demo, tutorials, surveys and much more. By allowing potential customers to test drive the software prior to buying it, companies are able to significantly reduce their marketing costs associated with sending expensive CD’s while at the same time improving their sales cycles..

The new Citrix Hotspot service is a sales and marketing service, running on the Citrix Access Suite, enabling clients with a fully dynamic and customizable application demonstration platform that includes a sophisticated customer relationship marketing back-end reporting and lead management utility. The Citrix Hotspot service works in conjunction with the Software TestDrive on demand product; providing end users the opportunity to respond to a client’s customizable lead generation questionnaire before downloading the best suited demo to meet their needs. Additionally the Hotspot™ service allows clients to send potential customers follow up surveys, auto generated emails, the opportunity to order the software online or have a follow up sales call to answer any questions they may have.

About Runaware™
Founded in 1999 and with offices in North America and Europe, Runaware™ is the global leader in online software demonstration services. Runaware™ offers ISVs and software publishers a revolutionary means of providing a hassle-free online demonstration environment that runs full versions of software safely and securely over the Internet – anywhere, anytime – with no CDs, downloads or installations required. More than demonstrations, Runaware™ delivers intelligence and measurable results, producing higher sales and conversion rates, faster time-to-market and shorter sales cycles – all at a lower cost.

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