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Novell and Sun Expand Strategic Relationship SAN FRANCISCO, California -- April 2, 1997 -- Today at JavaOne*, Sun's Worldwide Java Developer Conference*, Novell, Inc. and Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to deliver platform-independent solutions for the Internet and corporate intranets. The companies will continue bringing together Novell's industry-leading networking software and Sun's 'Write Once, Run Anywhere™' Java technology to allow developers to easily create and deploy Java applications that can be securely accessed, managed, and distributed. This partnership allows companies to streamline their development cycles, simplify network management, and reduce the total cost of network ownership by encouraging development of platform-independent, network applications tied together by Novell's network services. Through combined development and marketing efforts with Sun, Novell will continue to deliver Java application programming interfaces (APIs) for Novell IntranetWare™ and Novell Directory Services™ (NDS™). These open APIs will further advance NDS and IntranetWare's network services into key enabling technologies for adding structure to Java applications,intranets and the Internet. Novell and JavaSoft began working together in March 1996. Since then, Novell has announced and delivered a series of Java products and technologies:
"This partnership reinforces Novell's strategic direction to offer customers freedom of choice in an increasingly heterogeneous, client-network world," said Denice Gibson, senior vice president, Novell's Internet Products Group. "We are embracing open technologies that allow our developers and users to create networked applications that run on multiple platforms. Java technology is a major breakthrough in the networking industry because it helps corporations save money and time by eliminating the work usually required to develop many applications for a variety of platforms. Novell IntranetWare and NDS users will have access to a multitude of 100% Pure Java network-aware applications, making the platform an even more valuable asset to businesses." "We've worked closely with Novell to create a consistent set of enterprise APIs for Java developers to more easily build and use networked applications," said Jon Kannegaard, vice president of software products at JavaSoft, a business unit of Sun Microsystems, Inc. "We look forward to continuing our relationship with Novell and leveraging their expertise in networking technologies as we progress in moving Java to the enterprise." Network Solutions for Java In addition, Novell has participated in a number of Sun's Java API development projects, including:
Commitment to 100% Pure Java Novell and Sun are strongly committed to the 100% Pure Java Program, announced by Sun in December 1996. This commitment is underscored by the companies' sponsorship, along with IBM and Netscape, of the Java Education World Tour '97. Novell and Sun will continue to evolve their partnership and collaborate with other industry leaders to deliver additional enterprise Java APIs for leading-edge, 100% Pure Java network solutions. About Sun JavaSoft, headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., is a business unit of Sun Microsystems, Inc. The company's mission is to develop, market and support the Java technology and products based on it. Java supports networked applications and enables developers to write applications once that will run on any Java-enabled machine. JavaSoft develops systems platforms, tools, and applications to further enhance Java as the programming standard for complex networks such as the Internet and corporate intranets. Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision, "The Network Is The Computer™," has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ "SUNW") to its position as a leading provider of hardware, software and services for establishing enterprise-wide intranets and expanding the power of the Internet. With more than $7 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 150 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://www.sun.com. About Novell 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, developer 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. Sun, the Sun logo, Sun Microsystems, JavaSoft, the Java logo, Java are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Press announcements and other information about Sun Microsystems are available at http://www.sun.com. For more information about JavaSoft products and programs, please call (800) JAVASOFT -- 800-528-2763. Novell is a registered trademark and IntranetWare, NDS and Novell Directory Services are trademarks of Novell, Inc. All other companies and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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