Novell and IBM Deliver Enhanced SNA Gateway for AS/400 Connectivity
IntranetWare for SAA: AS/400 Edition 2 Supports User Access Across IP Networks and Full
Novell Directory Services Integration
PROVO, Utah and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina -- July 15, 1997 --
Novell, Inc. and IBM today announced IntranetWare for SAA: AS/400 Edition 2,
the latest version of the market-leading SNA gateway solution. The software reduces administrative costs,
expands end user connectivity options and helps organizations with AS/400 servers rapidly adopt Internet
and intranet technologies.
Running on IntranetWare, Novell's complete intranet and Internet access platform, the enhanced gateway
increases access to AS/400 applications and data, supporting user connectivity from virtually all desktop
clients, whether local, remote or across the Internet. IntranetWare for SAA: AS/400 Edition 2 allows
businesses to centrally and efficiently manage user access to the network and client software configuration
through Novell Directory Services (NDS).
"This is a win-win solution for our customers," said James Neiser, vice president of marketing, IBM
Networking Software Division. "The enhanced product enables customers to get the most out of their
IntranetWare technology investment, simplifies management and allows customers to build an enterprise-
class solution that integrates into their AS/400 environment."
The NetWare for SAA product family is an important component in the Novell and IBM alliance to make
enterprise networks, intranets, and the Internet into more powerful business tools for customers.
"The AS/400 Edition gateway product marked the first offering of the Novell/IBM alliance," said Denice
Gibson, senior vice president of Novell's Internet Access Division. "IntranetWare for SAA: AS/400 Edition
2 demonstrates that Novell and IBM are furthering this relationship to incorporate Internet and intranet
capabilities into this product. We are meeting the needs of customers for directory-enabled solutions that
make the Net work."
IP Connectivity Opens the Door to Intranet Technology
IntranetWare for SAA: AS/400 Edition 2 allows customers to evolve their local area network to an
Internet- or intranet-based system, providing new TCP/IP technologies and a reliable way to access AS/400
resources from the Internet or corporate intranets. The new product expands users' connectivity options,
enabling access to AS/400 resources over IP networks, through industry standard TN5250 server support
and TN5250 emulators.
The enhanced SNA gateway includes IBM's new Files On-Demand technology, a Java applet that allows
seamless browser-based access to AS/400 files. With Files On-Demand, Web developers can now link
AS/400 files with their Web pages. IntranetWare for SAA: AS/400 Edition 2, which includes a complete
two-user version of IntranetWare, allows customers to build a full intranet solution that integrates into their
AS/400 environment.
NDS Integration Simplifies Administration
IntranetWare for SAA: AS/400 Edition 2 lowers the cost of managing a network by allowing
administrators to define AS/400 access rights from a single location. In addition, as new users are added,
the network can grow without increasing the total cost of user administration. IntranetWare for SAA:
AS/400 Edition 2 also saves time by eliminating the need to individually configure each desktop, as client
emulator configurations can now be stored in the directory.
"Since we have such a diverse and demanding customer set, it is important for our staff consultants to have
simple, dependable and efficient access to our two AS/400 systems," said Jim Headrick, vice president for
Total Data Systems, Inc. and a beta user of the new product. "With IntranetWare for SAA: AS/400 Edition
2, our staff can connect through the Internet or internal network at least 20 percent faster than with
previous versions.
This, combined with the additional benefits of dynamic load sharing and a simplified client configuration
environment, will make this product a strong force in the market."
Enhanced Gateway Expands User Access to AS/400 Resources
IntranetWare for SAA: AS/400 Edition 2 now supports up to 1000 concurrent users, allowing five times
more users to reach AS/400 data than previous versions. Through enhanced 32-bit API support, the new
product provides universal connectivity, allowing AS/400 connections from all popular desktop clients,
including DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2®, Macintosh and UNIX. Network
as well as remote users can now access applications using the APPC protocol and data stored on AS/400
servers. Improved connectivity support enables users to configure peer and AS/400 connections with FDDI
and Frame Relay.
Availability and Licensing
IntranetWare for SAA: AS/400 Edition 2 will continue to be offered with concurrent user-based licensing.
Stratifications for the standard product are available in 5-,10-, 25-, and 100-user packages, with
corresponding prices of $995, $1495, $2495 and $7695, respectively. Upgrades are also available.
IntranetWare for SAA: AS/400 Edition 2 can be purchased immediately on CD-ROM in English, French,
German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian) and Spanish. The product can be ordered by calling an authorized
Novell reseller or by dialing 1-800 NETWARE.
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.
IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates, develops and manufactures some of the industry's most
advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage
devices and microelectronics. IBM offers information about the company, its products, services and
technology through the World Wide Web. The fastest, and easiest way to get information about IBM
software is to go to the IBM Software home
page at http://www.software.ibm.com.
Novell is a registered trademark and IntranetWare, NDS and Novell Directory Services are trademarks of
Novell, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
IBM, AS/400, OS/2 and SAA are registered trademarks of IBM Corp.
Media Contacts:
Jason Werner
Novell, Inc.
Phone: (801) 861-4009
Internet: jwerner@novell.com
Nan Stillinger (for Novell)
Cunningham Communication, Inc.
Phone: (415) 858-3772
Internet: nan@ccipr.com
Glenn Rossman
IBM Corp.
Phone: (914) 766-1711
Internet: rossman@us.ibm.com
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