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Novell, Digi and IBM Announce Integrated Caching Solution Novell BorderManager FastCache Combines with IBM Netfinity Server and Digi DataFire SYNC/570 to Accelerate the Internet Las Vegas, NV -- May 6, 1998 -- Novell Inc. today announced a partnership with Digi International and IBM to provide an integrated solution that speeds user access to popular Web information, reduces network bandwidth requirements, and accelerates any web site. The solution integrates Digi Datafire SYNC/570 adapters with IBM's Netfinity 325 server and Novell's BorderManager FastCache™, the industry's fastest and most scalable Internet caching solution for Web-enabled businesses and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The new caching solution is designed to meet the requirements of any company that extends their business to the Internet, intranets and the World Wide Web. Customers can configure the solution at the border of any UNIX, NT, Macintosh or NetWare network. By accelerating Internet performance, the solution can help make business employees more productive, enhance Internet-based education in schools, lower bandwidth costs, and provide a cost-effective alternative to upgrading overburdened web servers. "This bundle makes it easy and affordable to take advantage of multimedia Internet resources, like Internet audio, video conferencing and real-time video," said Jerry Dusa, president and CEO of Digi International. "Moreover, customers receive all the benefits inherent in a best-of-breed, server-based approach, including reliable performance and flexibility. It's an innovative answer to the need for fast Internet access." "We believe IBM Netfinity server systems provide the optimal platform for this integrated offering, said Bob Miller, Alliance Manager, Netfinity Servers, IBM. "IBM Netfinity reflects IBM's commitment to businesses who must be lean and nimble at work, around the clock and whose systems must respond in kind." "This solution presents a significantly new business opportunity for our channel partners," commented David Trotter, vice president of channel sales, Novell Inc. "This solution is compelling because it delivers a fully configured, cost effective, high performance, plug and play integrated package to small and medium ISPs who are looking to deliver reliable Internet acceleration solutions to their customers."
Industry leading Proxy Cache Performance BorderManager FastCache is an easily administered caching solution that includes proxy caching, hierarchical network caching and Web server acceleration services. As reported by the independent testing authority Mindcraft, Inc., (www.mindcraft.com) BorderManager FastCache processes 4,055 hits per second or 350 million hits per day. Unlike other proxy caches that require expensive hardware platforms and cache farms to scale the Internet, BorderManager FastCache delivers this phenomenal performance on a single Intel Pentium II processor. BorderManager FastCache increases the responsiveness and capacity of any NT, NetWare or Unix Web server. In fact, according to Mindcraft, BorderManager FastCache scales a Sun Unix Web server more than 700 percent.
Pricing& Availability Pricing has not yet been determined but is expected to fall below $6000.00. The bundle will be available on June 1st. Details on distribution partners are still to be determined and information will be provided when it becomes available. Each company is displaying the solution in their respective booths at N+I.
About Digi International Digi International (NASDAQ National Market: DGII), based in Minneapolis, is a leading ISO 9001-compliant provider of data communications hardware and software that delivers seamless connectivity solutions for open systems, server-based remote access and LAN markets. The company markets its products through an international network of distributors and resellers, system integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). For complete product information, see Digi's World Wide Web site at http://www.dgii.com or call 1-800-344-4273 (U.S.) or (612) 912- 3444 (International). About IBM IBM creates, develops and manufactures advanced information technology products and services, software, networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics. IBM has been a leader in the development of the Internet since this technology began. IBM Netfinity products provides customers using industry-standard technologies with the industry's most reliable foundation for their networked businesses by delivering outstanding power, scalability, control and service. The IBM Netfinity family of products enables small, medium and large companies to manage their networked business systems -- from file and print capabilities to the most advanced applications -- virtually anytime, anywhere. Software from industry-leading vendors such as Lotus, Novell, Microsoft, SCO, SAP, Oracle and Baan are tested on IBM Netfinity systems so that customers are empowered to achieve their highest degree of productivity. In addition, through the worldwide IBM TechConnect program, customers can train and certify their specialists in various facets of IBM Netfinity technology. For complete product information see IBM's World Wide Web site at http://www.ibm.com.
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, as well as the network computing industry's most comprehensive education and technical support programs. Information about Novell and its complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com. Novell is a registered trademark and BorderManager and BorderManager FastCache are trademarks of Novell, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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