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Novell Announces Availability of Comprehensive Directory-based Host Connectivity Solution NetWare for SAA 4 links IBM mainframes and AS/400 systems with PC networks and the Web
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, BrainShare® '99 — March 24, 1999 — In a move to bring mainframe and AS/400 data and applications to the Web and Internet, Novell, Inc. today announced that NetWare for SAA™ 4 has completed beta testing and will begin shipping March 31, 1999. NetWare for SAA 4, developed by IBM in conjunction with Novell, is the only directory-enabled host connectivity solution for securely and reliably integrating NetWare® networks, corporate intranets and Internet applications with IBM host-based applications and data. NetWare for SAA 4 provides NetWare users with comprehensive, seamless access to IBM mainframe computers and AS/400 systems and helps IT managers better leverage their existing technology investments. "We have worked with versions 1.3 through 3.0, and now the beta of 4.0. We found the 4.0 beta to be the most stable, easiest to configure and most feature-rich version that we have ever used. NetWare for SAA allows Fiserv and our clients to focus on TCP/IP-based networks, while using development APIs designed for the SNA world," said Randy Woods, network services manager at Fiserv, the world's largest financial data processor. "Combining the IP support that has been in NetWare for SAA since version 2.0, with the pure IP capabilities of NetWare 5.0, allows us to roll out an extremely modern, highly capable network connectivity solution." NetWare for SAA 4 was designed to take advantage of NetWare 5, the number one network for Internet-enabled businesses, delivering industry-leading TCP/IP support and enhanced security. This latest version includes comprehensive integration with Novell Directory Services® (NDS™) providing centralized, single point administration of an organization's entire host connectivity infrastructure. "Ensuring that our customers can exploit the strengths of NetWare 5 for host connectivity was our focus in developing this version of NetWare for SAA," said John Slitz, senior vice president of marketing, Novell. "Delivering pure IP and tighter integration with NDS in NetWare for SAA 4 directly reduces administration costs and simplifies end user access for businesses needing to integrate the NetWare and IBM environments." "Due to rapidly growing Web and Internet business requirements, customers are faced with the challenge of integrating enterprise host applications and data with an ever increasing number of users both within and outside their organizations," commented Dr. James Neiser, vice president of marketing, Network Computing Software, IBM. "By providing comprehensive host connectivity in NetWare for SAA 4, IBM and Novell are enabling secure access to mission-critical applications — in any network environment."
New Features in NetWare for SAA 4 NetWare for SAA 4 has also been enhanced to include trial versions of Novell's HostPublisher™, IBM's Host On-Demand and Personal Communications v4.3 software packages to assist customers in evaluating the latest in web-to-host software offerings from the two companies. According to International Data Corporation, the web-to-host connectivity market is predicted to grow to $1 billion by the year 2002.
Other significant new components in NetWare for SAA 4 include:
Availability and Pricing NetWare for SAA version 4 is now available for order from Novell Channel partners. The NetWare for SAA 4 Package plus 10-user license is $2395.00. Additive licensing and upgrade pricing is available. For more information, please contact your Novell Channel partner, call 1-888-321-4272 or visit http://www.novell.com/products/host/.
About Novell Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's largest network software company and the leader in directory-enabled network solutions. Novell solutions make networks more manageable and secure and reduce the total cost of ownership for organizations of every kind and size. Novell's worldwide channel, developer, education and technical support programs are the most extensive in the network computing industry.
About IBM IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with 80 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. IBM software offers the widest range of applications, middleware and operating systems for all types of computing platforms, allowing customers to take full advantage of the new era of e-business. The fastest way to get more information about IBM software is through the IBM software home page at http://www.ibm.com/software. For information on Novell's complete range of products and services, contact Novell's Customer Response Center at (888) 321-4CRC (4272), or visit Novell's Web site at www.novell.com. Press may access Novell announcements and company information on the World Wide Web at www.novell.com/pressroom. Novell, NetWare and Novell Directory Services are registered trademarks and NDS and HostPublisher are trademarks of Novell, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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