DistribuPro, Inc. Joins Novell Distribution Team
Addition of vertical market specialist broadens Novell's channel
San Jose, Calif. -- November 18, 1996 -- Novell, Inc. and DistribuPro, Inc.
announced an agreement for Santa Clara, Calif.-based DistribuPro to sell Novell's networking
software throughout the U.S. and Canada. A division of Computer Associates International, Inc.,
DistribuPro is a specialty distributor whose more than 3,000 customers include value-added
resellers, systems integrators, and consultants focusing on vertical markets through applications
such as ACCPAC International's accounting solutions.
"Having DistribuPro on board with Novell helps us reach vertical markets, which is a subset of
the reseller channel we haven't reached before," said Ron Heinz, Novell's vice president of the
Americas. "We are very pleased with this new partnership, and we're certain both companies will
benefit from it."
Julie DeMaria, DistribuPro's general manager, added, "Most of our customers sell and service
high-end business solutions that are typically networked. This partnership really strengthens our
product offerings and allows us to meet our customers' needs much more effectively."
Founded in 1983, Novell (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's leading provider of network software.
The company offers a wide range of network solutions for distributed network, Internet, intranet
and small-business markets. Novell education and technical support programs are the most
comprehensive in the network computing industry. Information about Novell's complete range of
products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com.
DistribuPro, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Computer Associates International, Inc.
(NYSE:CA) DistribuPro Inc., established in 1984, is an international specialty distributor,
providing products, services and support to the VAR market. Specializing in vertical business
applications. DistribuPro is the exclusive North American distributor for the market-leading
ACCPAC Plus and ACCPAC for Windows family of accounting solutions.
Press Contact:
Terri Molini
Novell, Inc.
phone: 408-577-7887
Internet: tmolini@novell.com
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