Editor Note: I was one of those getting the OS/2 builds from Microsoft/Citrix for IBM. That entire affair had big effect on my life
Technology Visionary Edward Iacobucci Passes Away at 59
Pioneer of Thin-Client and Cloud Computing Changed How We Work
BOCA RATON, FL - June 21, 2013 - VirtualWorks Group co-founder and Chairman Edward E. Iacobucci passed away at his home this morning after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Iacobucci was a renowned technology pioneer and entrepreneur who co-founded Citrix.
Recipient of the 1998 Ernst & Young International Entrepreneur Award, Iacobucci was quoted as saying, "Every human being has his own vision of what's happening in the future. I was lucky in that what I thought would happen did happen. When we know we can do it and the rest of the world doesn't - that's when things get interesting."
"Ed's clear vision of the technological future is becoming more of a reality every day," stated Erik Baklid, VirtualWorks President and CEO. "His courage and entrepreneurial spirit were matched by his inclusive leadership style, warm heart and good humor. Ed will be deeply missed by the many employees, customers, partners and friends whose lives he touched."
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Ed Iacobucci and we send our sincerest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to his family," said Mark Templeton, President and CEO of Citrix Systems. "Ed's spirit of entrepreneurship, creativity, passion and persistence will always remain at the core of Citrix. We are proud to carry his wondrous torch forward."
Iacobucci was born on September 26, 1953 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Dr. Guillermo and Costantina Iacobucci. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lee (Iacobucci); his three children, Marianna (Eden), William (Iacobucci), and Michelle (Iacobucci); mother, Costantina (Iacobucci); brother, Billy (Iacobucci); and three grandchildren, Sophia, Haven and Estelle.
About VirtualWorks
Founded in 2009 by Citrix co-founder Ed Iacobucci, VirtualWorks lets businesses easily and securely access all their information no matter where it resides. By helping to eliminate data sprawl, the ViaWorks family of content virtualization software significantly improves worker productivity. The company is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida and has regional offices in Norway and Sweden.
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