Press Release

MEDIA ALERT
November 11, 1998

Novell Hosts Press Briefing at COMDEX to Announce Directory-Enabled Solutions

Industry-Leading Provider of Networking and Directory Technology Will Address Media on Monday, November 16

LAS VEGAS -- Novell today announced a COMDEX press briefing on company news related to its directory-enabled networking solutions and partnerships. This informal briefing will include late-breaking news and will give media an opportunity to receive Novell product and partner updates. The briefing complements Novell's presence at COMDEX as the leading vendor behind the COMDEX intranet, Novell Connecting Points (NCP). NCP is the world's largest-ever production network for the world's largest high-tech trade show.

WHAT:

Novell will cover news regarding Novell Directory Services® momentum, the new Nortel Networks- Novell agreement and a technology demonstration involving NDS-enabled router and switch products from multiple vendors. In addition, Novell will announce new solutions available to NetWare for Small Business customers and provide an update on NetWare 5. Senior Vice President of Marketing John Slitz will discuss developments related to Novell's technologies and address specific media questions. Breakfast will be served.

For the second year at COMDEX, Novell will support over 250,000 attendees on the COMDEX intranet, Novell Connecting Points (NCP). Attendees, vendors and media will use NCP for access to Web-based information and unlimited e-mail communication. This expansive, scalable production network is based on Novell technologies including NetWare 5 and Novell Directory Services, demonstrating the power and performance of a Novell network in the most demanding, mission-critical conditions. Powered by Compaq and Nortel servers, NCP features directory-enabled applications including BorderManager™ and GroupWise™, to ensure a secure and reliable environment for Internet-based communication. Media attending the Novell briefing will enjoy exclusive access to a reserved NCP panel for quick access to the office and story filing needs.

WHERE:

Novell press room (N120), in the Las Vegas Convention Center

WHEN:

Monday, November 16 from 9:30 10:30 a.m. (PST)

CONTACT:

Press may access Novell announcements and company information on the World Wide Web at www.novell.com/pressroom

For additional information:
Laura Kvinge
Novell, Inc.
Phone: (801) 222-4029
Internet: lkvinge@novell.com

Nan Stillinger
Cunningham Communication, Inc.
Phone: (650) 858-3772
Internet: nstillinger@ccipr.com