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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
What: 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 applications a user requires, desktop and configuration preferences and 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 because users require less support.
When: The open beta release of Z.E.N.works is available now. The final version of Z.E.N.works will ship in Q2 1998 for $39 per node.
Where: The beta can be downloaded from the World Wide Web at www.novell.com/products/zenworks . In addition, for a small fee, customers may order CD-ROM of the beta by calling one of the following number:
Other: 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. Novell is a registered trademarks and IntranetWare, NDS, Novell Directory Services and Z.E.N.works are trademarks of Novell, Inc.
Press Contacts:
Rona Brodrick
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