Oracle and Novell Deliver Integrated Application Platform for Network Computing
Oracle® Application Server And Oracle8 Combine With Novell NetWare
and
Novell Directory Services To Enable Customers To Economically Deploy Internet and Intranet
Applications
NEW YORK, NY -- December 10, 1997 -- At Internet World today, Oracle
Corp. and
Novell®, Inc. announced delivery of Oracle® Application Server and Oracle8,
optimized for Novell's NetWare® server operating environment. The Oracle and Novell
products
combine to provide customers with an integrated application platform for building and deploying
network
computing applications on Intel Architecture-based hardware, delivering on the expanded alliance
between
the two companies announced in March. Now, developers and end-users can immediately
leverage the
power and flexibility of Oracle's Internet and data server technology and Novell Directory
Services
(NDS) to develop and deploy Java compliant, Web-based applications within existing
Novell
networks.
Today's announcement will enable millions of Novell customers to achieve dramatic cost-savings
by
leveraging their investments in the Novell operating system with Oracle data server and
application server
technology. Together, Oracle and Novell provide a network computing solution that can reduce
system
complexity, provide users with faster and more secure access to critical data and applications,
improve
management of network resources, and reduce total cost of ownership by providing them with a
faster and
more economical migration to the Network Computing Architecture (NCA) as defined by
Oracle.
"The delivery of this integrated application platform further confirms our commitment to open
standards
and Java," said Gary Bloom, senior vice president, System Products Division, Oracle. "It is the
goal of both
Oracle and Novell to provide options for our customers and developers. Both can now extend
their
investments in Novell software, develop new and powerful network computing applications, and
boost their
productivity with award-winning and trusted Oracle technology."
Based on Open Standards and Java
These Oracle and Novell products are based completely on open industry standards and when
deployed
together, unleash Java as an enterprise-capable, cross-platform environment. Oracle Web
Application
Server 3.0, for example, allows developers to easily write new application cartridges in Java, then
deploy
them across any Intel Architecture-based HTTP server platform or operating system, including
NetWare,
Novell's 100% pure Java server platform.
"Oracle's integration with NetWare provides our customers with powerful database connectivity
and Web
application development," said Chris Stone, senior vice president of corporate strategy at Novell.
"Our
relationship with Oracle is focused on embracing open standards centered around Java. With our
Open
Solutions Architecture, we support Oracle's NCA as an easier way to build and deliver
full-featured and
robust solutions that are manageable, secure and distributed using Novell's rich networking
services."
Novell's Open Solution Architecture is centered on the manageability of solutions across the
network, and
how these solutions are registered, managed, distributed, licensed and accessed. These attributes
are
embodied within the powerful control of a robust directory service that can manage the
complexity.
Novell's NDS offers open protocol access through LDAP and Java interfaces which will allow the
integrated application platform to deliver easy cartridge management and security.
Unified Support For Developer Community
Oracle and Novell are also building a unified developer strategy to provide developers with the
essential
tools and expertise they need for building and deploying Web applications on NetWare. This
partnership of
Oracle and Novell's developer programs will result in a one-stop comprehensive resource for the
developer
community. Oracle and Novell will jointly deliver additional material through SDKs and
workshops that
allow developers to build network computing solutions, based on the integrated application
platform.
"Oracle and Novell provide a best-of-class technology foundation for our Logician software, an
electronic
medical record solution for the healthcare industry that improves patient care and lowers
healthcare costs,"
said Rick Samco, vice president, Product Development at Medicalogic, the leader in electronic
medical
records software. "By providing solutions such as the integrated application platform and unified
support
for developers, the ongoing alliance between Oracle and Novell enables us to make this paradigm
shift in
technology from client/server to network computing, helping us to continue to arm hospitals with
solutions
that reduce total cost of ownership, simplify system administration, and allow doctors to spend
more time
with their patients."
Oracle's Novell Products Division Delivers Leading Technology
This important milestone is the first to result from Oracle's recently created Novell Products
Division.
Established in March, the Novell Products Division is a dedicated business unit within Oracle
focused on
the integration of Novell network operating systems and Oracle data server and Internet products
into
network computing solutions. This division spearheads technology integration and also joint sales,
marketing, education and support activities with Novell.
Oracle Web Application Server 3.0, voted best new product at Spring Internet World, is an open,
scalable,
transactional application server for the Internet and intranet, which also serves as a robust
development
environment for building Internet-based applications. Oracle8 continues to lead the market in
database
performance, scalability, reliability and ease-of-use on all platforms. Oracle Web Application
Server 3.0
and Oracle8 will be available to NetWare customers within 45 days.
About The Companies
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.
Oracle Corporation is the world's leading supplier of software for information management, and
the world's
second largest software company. With annual revenues of $6 billion, the company offers its
database,
tools and application products, along with related consulting, education and support services, in
more than
140 countries around the world.
For more information about Oracle, please call 650/506-7000. Oracle's World Wide Web address
is http://www.oracle.com/.
Trademarks
Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks and Novell Directory Services and NDS are
trademarks of
Novell, Inc. All other products or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes
only, and
may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Oracle is a registered trademark and Oracle8 and Network Computing Architecture are
trademarks or
registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. All other products or company names mentioned
are used for
identification purposes only, and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Media Contacts:
Ann O'Leary
Oracle Corp.
Phone: 650/506-3574
Internet: aoleary@us.oracle.com
Jason Werner
Novell, Inc.
Phone: 801/861-4009
Internet: jwerner@novell.com
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