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Novell and Psion Partner to Provide Enterprise Solutions at Spring Comdex '98 GroupWise Scheduling and E-mail Now Available for Psion's Series 5 Handheld Computer Chicago, IL -- April 20, 1998 -- Novell and Psion have joined forces at Spring Comdex to exhibit the highly-acclaimed groupware features of GroupWise 5.2 and 4.1a on Psion's award-winning handheld computers. Within Novell's partner pavilion, Psion is showcasing the new GroupWise solution for its Series 5 handheld computer, made possible by the recent announcement of The LinkWise Plug-in for Psion's connectivity software, PsiWin 2.1. The plug-in, developed by Advansys Corporation, is a synchronization tool that now enables users to reconcile GroupWise appointments, contacts, notes and tasks with Series 5 handheld computers. By using Psion's POP3 e-mail client, users gain remote access to GroupWise e-mail accounts, allowing them to check messages and reply at their convenience. This new plug-in complements the existing LinkWise 2.0b, designed to provide calendar and email synchronization capabilities for Psion's Series 3c, Series 3a and Siena palmtop computers.The LinkWise solution now provides additional capabilities to Psion/Novell GroupWise users by integrating a GroupWise C3PO (Custom Third Party Object). Psion users can now initiate a Series 5 synchronization or backup directly from the button bar or 'Tools' menu within the GroupWise 5 32-bit Windows client. C3PO makes synchronization easy by automatically adding two buttons to your GroupWise client button bar and a new Psion Series 5 menu item under the 'Tools' menu. "LinkWise gives Psion users easy access to their GroupWise information from any location, providing mobile professionals with truly virtual offices, said Tom Rhoton, Director of Product Marketing, Novell, Inc. The Psion Series 5, combined with Novell GroupWise, provides a mobile computing solution that gives businesses a significant tool for ultimate productivity." With POP3 support, GroupWise 5.2 allows users to remotely dial in and access their email messages from various clients. Series 5 POP3 e-mail access is provided via Psion's Messaging Suite (including e- mail, web browser and send/receive fax software). It is a powerful communications package for the Series 5 that allows advanced e-mail features such as remote inbox control to selectively download messages. Users can choose to retrieve all or just select messages from a POP3 server. For example, individual messages can be prioritized by either size or urgency, making it possible to only access pertinent information and effectively limit online expenses. When it comes time to create or reply to messages, the Series 5's laptop-style keyboard makes it comfortable to type e-mail messages while away from the office. "We view our strategic relationship with Novell as an opportunity to extend the advantage of GroupWise to the mobile professional. The Series 5 enables immediate access to group calendar, contacts, mail, document management and more. GroupWise users who are out of the office and away from their desktops require a means of making their GroupWise data available at all times. Rather than transporting a heavy laptop, these mobile professionals can use the award-winning Series 5 handheld computer to access data, save time and enhance productivity," comments Ben Cesare, Vice President of Psion Incorporated.
Pricing& Availability A 30-day trial version of current releases of LinkWise are available for download from the Advansys website at www.advansyscorp.com. Should a user decide to purchase LinkWise, a unique registration key, which removes the time restriction, will be sent to them. Contact an Advansys reseller from the listing on their website (www.advansyscorp.com) for purchasing options and volume licensing. A single user license of the LinkWise plug-in for PsiWin 2.1 is priced at approximately $66. The Series 5 8mb unit is currently available for $499, the Series 5 4mb is $399. Available modem options include the Universal Travel Modem $129, PC Card Modem Adapter $139 or the PC Card Modem Bundle which includes a Psion Dacom multi-functional card and a PC Card Modem Adapter $199.
LinkWise System Requirements In addition to LinkWise, users will need:
About Series 5 The Psion Series 5 handheld computer combines a unique industrial design and patented laptop-style keyboard. Users have an advanced built-in Office Suite of applications allowing for seamless desktop connectivity to all the popular office suites. Since its successful launch, sales of the Series 5 continue to mount and exceed expectations, reaching worldwide unprecedented sales per month and growing. The Series 5 is based on the 32-bit pre-emptive, multi-tasking EPOC32 open-operating system, which has been licensed by Philips, GeoFox and others.
About GroupWise GroupWise 5.2, Novell's premier collaboration product for the Internet and intranets, offers cross- platform, expanded e-mail solutions, including full document management and automated workflow capabilities, as part of its Universal Mailbox. The Universal Mailbox provides users with single-point access to e-mail, personal calendaring, group scheduling, tasks, voice mail, facsimiles, documents and other message types both from the desktop and via the Internet using GroupWise WebAccess. GroupWise 5.2 also includes the ability to scan and store images and the freedom of remote access via the telephone. GroupWise 5.2 adds dial-up support for SMTP/MIME and includes server support for IMAP4 and POP3; server support for LDAP; as well as standards that were previously supported with GroupWise 5.1, including HTML, HTTP and TCP/IP.
About Novell 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 www.novell.com
About Psion Psion Incorporated is the US subsidiary of Psion PLC (London Stock Exchange: PON). Psion is an international computer group, headquartered in London, with subsidiaries and distributors in over 90 countries. Makers of the award-winning Series 3 range of palmtop computers and its new Series 5 handheld computer, Psion also produces and licenses software, data communication products and industrial/corporate solutions. Psion began shipping its first handheld computer in the early 80's. To date, Psion has shipped over 2.5 million mobile computers worldwide and continues to lead the field in the development of handheld business solutions. Psion's website can be found at http://www.psion.com.
About Advansys Since 1990, Advansys has developed integrated solutions for Novell GroupWise and its predecessors, WordPerfect Office 3 and 4. Advansys considers GroupWise 5 to be an exciting, exceptionally powerful and versatile platform, extending 'messaging' and 'groupware' into the realms of enterprise-wide document and image management, workflow and information research. Brands and products referenced herein are the trademark or registered trademark of their respective holders.
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