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IntraNetWare for SAA 3 Eases Management of Host Data, Improves Network Performance Enhanced Connectivity Solution from Novell and IBM Protects Host Investment As Companies Adopt the Internet PROVO, UT and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — February 17, 1998 — Novell, Inc. and IBM® Corp. today announced availability of intraNetWare for SAA™ 3, a LAN-to-Host connectivity solution that integrates IBM host resources with local area NetWare® networks. The new product reduces the time and cost of managing host connectivity, improves overall network performance and gives users more reliable access to applications and data stored on IBM mainframe computers and AS/400 systems. By including enhanced TCP/IP and SNA support, the product also allows companies to adopt new Internet technologies without sacrificing connectivity capabilities or investments in their existing host systems and SNA networks. IntraNetWare for SAA 3 includes the enhanced intraNetWare HostPrint™ 2, enabling users to print mainframe documents directly to networked printers. HostPrint 2 is now completely integrated with Novell Directory Services™ (NDS™), which reduces overall management costs by providing a single point of administration for host printing resources. The complete host connectivity product family by Novell and IBM is the only directory-enabled gateway solution on the market, offering users a significant administrative advantage over competing solutions. "Directory integration with SAA 3 and HostPrint 2 greatly simplifies our administrative effort and eliminates bindery replication traffic on the network, said Paul Boserup, network analyst for Florida-based Bon Secours Health Systems. "Novell and IBM recognize that administrative time comes at a premium and the enhancements made to these products enable me to concentrate on additional network and computing issues." Easy Management of Host-Connectivity With intraNetWare for SAA 3, network managers enjoy simplified administration and increased flexibility in how they manage host connectivity. The new product adds enhanced SNA protocol support, including Advanced Peer-to-Peer Network Node (APPN) and End Node communication, to dramatically decrease the amount of network definition required on the host computer and the gateway. In addition, NDS-integration makes administration easy by providing a central point where gateway management and client configuration can occur. New Web browser-based administration and a stand-alone software configuration utility give administrators the flexibility to oversee the gateway regardless of location. "Novell and IBM are working together to make networking more manageable for customers," said John Slitz, senior vice president of marketing for Novell. "The powerful combination of Novell's proven NDS directory technology and prevailing Internet standards integrate management of NetWare and SNA environments in a way that brings total value to customers' networks." "To compete in an e-business world, our customers need to leverage their host resources by extending access to their partners, suppliers and customers," said James Neiser, vice president of marketing for IBM Network Computing Software Division. "IntraNetWare for SAA 3 gives customers the tools they need to achieve universal access." Increased Overall Network and Gateway Performance This version of intraNetWare for SAA improves overall network and gateway performance through enhanced TCP/IP protocol support. Service Location Protocol (SLP), an IETF standards-track protocol developed for Novell NetWare 5, improves performance by simplifying discovery of gateways in TCP/IP environments. SLP consumes significantly less network bandwidth when compared to the IPX-based Service Advertising Protocol (SAP), freeing the network for other computing needs and easing WAN management. Additionally, third party vendors are adopting SLP to provide sophisticated load balancing capabilities that optimize performance of the end user's host connection and ensure continuous access to host resources. Reliable Access to Mainframe Resources In intraNetWare for SAA 3, IBM and Novell enable more reliable access to legacy applications and data, allowing customers to preserve their mainframe investment while enjoying increased confidence in its performance. For example, enhanced TCP/IP support enables roll-over capabilities that redirect clients to an alternate gateway in the event of server failure. In addition, new APPN Network Node and End Node support, along with High Performance Routing (HPR) capabilities, enable faster, more persistent access to mission-critical resources. Product Pricing and Availability The new intraNetWare for SAA 3, which includes HostPrint 2, is available immediately through Novell Authorized Resellers. The product is being offered with concurrent user-based licensing and pricing for 10-, 25-, 50-, 125-, 250-, 500- and 1000-user packages starts at $2,395. These packages are additive and can be combined to support up to 5000 users. Upgrade pricing is also available. HostPrint 2 can be purchased as a stand-alone product in 16- and 256-session packages, starting at $1,195. IntraNetWare for SAA 3 is being offered in Brazilian-Portuguese, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. For pricing outside the United States and Canada, customers should contact their local Novell authorized reseller. Additional information about intranetWare for SAA 3 and HostPrint 2 can be found at www.novell.com or by calling 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, easiest way to get information about IBM software is to go to the IBM Software home page at http://www.software.ibm.com. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. and HostPrint, intraNetWare for SAA, 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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