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Novell Rallies Developers With "Get Off Your Apps!" Contest and Java, NDS Workshop Tours Developers Can Win Custom Harley Davidson, Loaded Computer Systems By Leveraging NDS to Build Secure, Manageable Networked Applications JAVA INTERNET BUSINESS EXPO, New York -- August 26, 1997 -- "Get off your apps, developers!" is Novell, Inc.'s new rallying cry as the company today announced its NDS™ (Novell Directory Services™) application development contest and Technology Builders Workshop Series, featuring Java and NDS/LDAP. The "Get Off Your Apps!" contest is designed to bring visibility to and highlight the value of building directory-enabled applications with NDS, the world's leading directory service for intranet/Internet application development. In addition, the contest also provides developers with a forum to showcase their solutions. "Get Off Your Apps!" kicks off two simultaneous month-long Java and NDS training tours throughout the United States and Canada. The one-day workshops will provide developers with the tools and training needed to build NDS or Java applications, taking advantage of the increasing market opportunities that directory-enabled and Java-based cross-platform applications offer. Building network-aware applications that rely on NDS offers developers many advantages including shorter development time, increased functionality and integration between applications, and ease of development through familiar tools and application programming interfaces (APIs) like LDAP. In addition, NDS-enabled applications ease user access to UNIX, NT and NetWare® networks with single sign- on capabilities. "We're inviting all developers to introduce their NDS applications to Novell -- new and existing ones -- for a chance at some great prizes," said Michael Simpson, director of marketing for Novell's Network Services Group. "Novell is aware of more than 250 NDS applications in use right now, and we expect to see that number grow as the industry continues to recognize the value of the development infrastructure NDS provides." "In developing BindView Enterprise Management System, we found that working with NDS is very beneficial and straightforward," said Yogesh Gupta, development engineer for BindView Development Corporation. "The robust and scalable features NDS offers really enhanced our ability to build invaluable features in the application faster." "Get Off Your Apps!" Contest The "Get Off Your Apps!" contest launches on August 26 and ends March 2, 1998. Novell will provide developers with a toolkit and specific guidelines for developing NDS applications. The information can be downloaded from the World Wide Web at http://developer.novell.com/workshop. Novell will also profile developers and their innovative NDS applications on the "Get Off Your Apps!" Web page at http://www.novell.com/nds/yourapps. Winners will be announced at Novell's BrainShare® '98 developer conference. Prizes for the contest include:
Technology Builders Workshop Series Featuring Java and NDS The Java and NDS workshops -- scheduled from September 3 to October 2, 1997 -- are intended to prepare developers to take advantage of the tremendous business potential for directory-enabled and cross-platform applications. The NDS workshop features training on the universal network services that businesses and developers need to leverage the power of networking. In addition, the workshop will provide an overview of nearly all technologies associated with NDS including the following:
The Java workshop includes an overview of the important roles Java and objects play in rapidly building robust networked applications. Participants will also learn how to design and build Java solutions that reduce the cost of developing, deploying and supporting business-critical Java applications. The workshop will also include information on how Novell is advancing the cross-platform language and development environment. The Technology Builders Workshop Series will originally reach 15 North American cities. For information on exact dates and locations of the workshops, developers can call 1-800-440-3976 or visit Novell's DeveloperNet™ Web site at http://developer.novell.com/workshop. Pricing and Availability The Java and NDS workshops will be offered free of charge to DeveloperNet members. Novell Enterprise Consulting Partners may register for the reduced price of U.S. $149, up to one week prior to the date of each workshop. All others may register for U.S. $199 per workshop. Developers may register for either workshop by calling 1-800-440-3976. Additional information on the Java and NDS development tours can be obtained at Novell's Web site at http://developer.novell.com/workshop. Submission of NDS applications to the "Get Off Your Apps!" contest is free of charge to all developers. Please refer to Novell's Web site at http://www.novell.com/nds/yourapps for complete rules and information on entering the "Get Off Your Apps!" contest. 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, as well as the network computing industry's most comprehensive education and technical support programs. Information about Novell and its complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com. BrainShare, NetWare and Novell are registered trademarks. DeveloperNet, NDS and Novell Directory Services are trademarks of Novell, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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