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Novell's Z.E.N.works Now Available in Open Beta Desktop Management Tool Makes Using PCs Easier and Reduces Network Costs PROVO, Utah — March 16, 1998 — Delivering on its commitment, Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVL) today announced the open beta availability of Z.E.N.works (Zero Effort Networks for users), the first directory-services based desktop management tool. Z.E.N.works makes using Windows-based desktops easier for users and reduces the cost of owning networked PCs. Z.E.N.works provides software management and distribution, as well as desktop management and maintenance capabilities. By integrating Novell's industry-leading NDS (Novell Directory Services), information about the network and its users, such as what application a user requires, desktop and configuration preferences and remote access rights to a computer are all stored in the directory. Users experience productivity increase with Windows-based desktops that are more reliable, easier network application access and quicker IS response. Network administrators spend less time troubleshooting with networks that are more stable and manageable. Within NDS, a "digital persona" or digital user profile is created that includes workstation and network policies, giving users access to the tools and information they need in their digital world. With Z.E.N.works, users can roam from one PC to another while still maintaining their familiar interface and always having access to the network resources they require. Individual preferences such as menu choices, desktop configuration and printer drivers are associated with each individual's unique user profile rather than with specific workstations. Maintaining the network is simplified as network managers can easily distribute software as well as securely diagnose and solve all software-related problems without physically visiting each networked computer or disrupting users. A CD-ROM of the open beta can be ordered or downloaded from the World Wide Web at www.novell.com/products/zenworks for US $25. Pricing for ordering the beta from outside the United States can be determined by calling a local Novell sales office. The final version of Z.E.N.works will be available in Q2 1998 for $39 per node.
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Rona Brodrick
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