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Novell Single Sign-on Makes Easy Network Access a Reality Single Sign-on Simplifies Access to Applications, Enhances Network Management and Security PROVO, Utah — July 21, 1999 — Novell, Inc. today announced the availability of Novell® Single Sign-on — a new directory-based software solution that simplifies the end-user computing experience by eliminating the need for users to remember and input multiple passwords. This new product — using a single, existing Novell Directory Services® (NDS™) password — allows users to log in to the computer network only once and access a variety of applications across multiple platforms. This breakthrough solution is made possible through NDS, which reduces the costly and time-consuming task that all companies incur for password management and password-related calls to their helpdesks. In a related announcement, Lotus today announced support for Novell Single Sign-on integration with Lotus Notes. Network administrators at large companies have long yearned for a single sign-on solution, but security experts have been leery of the danger of consolidating a user's passwords in one place. That is one of the elements that makes this solution unique. Unlike competing products, Novell Single Sign-on ensures a high level of security for password management. Each user's security profile, which includes log-in credentials and access rights information, is centrally located in NDS. This means the user is the only person authorized to access his/her password information. All password and user credential information is stored using a unique, patented Novell technology called "SecretStore™." NDS automatically verifies a user's identity. The user can then add, modify, view and/or delete his/her profile information using a simple graphic utility interface (GUI). A user can retain complete control of his/her passwords and the assurance that he/she is the only person with access to his/her sign-on identity. "As one of the premier cancer institutions that delivers hospital, clinical, research, teaching and cancer prevention services, we require access to information and logistical flexibility that crosses the technology spectrum," said Ron Fovargue, director of Information Services Support Center at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. "One of the productivity barriers we've encountered is the need for multiple sign-ons. The use of single sign-on will be a major contributor to our organization, allowing us to achieve flexibility, productivity gains and enhanced information access to our faculty and staff across the institution." As more applications require users to have passwords or other credentials such as "smart cards," X.509 certificates or tokens as a means of access, single sign-on solutions are becoming increasingly valuable. Novell has worked with several companies to enable single sign-on for widely used applications that run in mixed network environments. This first release of Novell Single Sign-on includes support for Lotus Notes, Entrust applications and PeopleSoft applications. Novell will continue to work with numerous companies to provide single sign-on access to a variety of applications, as well as data and applications stored in mainframe computers. Novell will be providing frequent, Web-based product releases with application updates for download at http://www.novell.com/products/sso. "Novell Single Sign-on saves our customers time and money, and gives them the peace of mind that comes with knowing their personal information and identity on the network is completely secure and under their control," said Samm DiStasio, director of NDS marketing for Novell. "Single Sign-on is really the pinnacle of networking that customers have been waiting for. This product is so simple to use and easy for developers to incorporate in many applications, users will immediately see the benefits of logging in once and remembering only one password." Easy to Develop and Deploy In addition to releasing the Single Sign-on product, Novell includes a set of free Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for all third-party developers. Developers can download the APIs at http://www.developer.novell.com/ndk/sscomp.htm. These easy-to-use APIs make it convenient for companies to quickly enable their in-house custom applications for single sign-on with NDS. Companies can then easily deploy the solution to each user's desktop using ZENworks™, Novell's product for network software distribution. Novell Single Sign-on does not require developers to modify their existing enterprise applications. Developers simply add a single file to existing desktop clients in the network, which may include Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT clients. Pricing and Availability Licenses for Novell Single Sign-on are available today to NetWare® 5 customers for $26 USD per user. Licenses for Novell Single Sign-on can be purchased from an authorized Novell reseller or by calling (888) 321-4272. In addition, customers may download and obtain a license to use Novell Single Sign-on for all PeopleSoft applications and host emulation products from Attachmate and Wall Data from Novell's Web site at http://www.novell.com/products/sso. International versions of Novell Single Sign-on will be available for license in 90 days. Developers can download the Novell Single Sign-on Software Development Kit (SDK) and an associated license to use the SDK for free from the Novell Web site at http://developer.novell.com/ndk/sdk/index.htm. Additional information about Novell Single Sign-on is available on Novell's Web site at http://www.novell.com/products/sso. As with all new leading-edge, directory-enabled solutions, Novell Consulting Services is available to help early adopters design and implement Novell Single Sign-on and other customized solutions based on LDAP/NDS. Novell offers the directory expertise and training to help businesses integrate their networks with NDS through professional services provided by Novell Consulting Services, Novell Education, Novell Technical ServicesSM or any of Novell's qualified partners. Novell customers may also receive direct local support through the world's largest network of directory-trained Novell channel partners through Novell's PartnerNetSM program. About Novell's Rapid Deployment Solution To help customers rapidly deploy Novell Single Sign-on, they may contact Novell Consulting. A Novell Consulting "Rapid Deployment Solution" provides the expertise of Novell consultants and partners to deploy this advanced technology across a network infrastructure up to 50 percent faster, helping companies profitably apply technology and gain a competitive advantage. For more information about Rapid Deployment Solutions, see http://consulting.novell.com or call (800) 861-2546. About Novell Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's leading provider of directory-enabled networking software. Novell solutions give businesses total control of their private networks and the Internet, simplifying the management of user access and identity. Novell's worldwide channel, consulting, developer, education and technical support programs are the most extensive in the network computing industry. 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 http://www.novell.com. Press may access Novell announcements and company information on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com/pressroom. Novell, NetWare and Novell Directory Services are registered trademarks, and NDS, Novell SecretStore, Novell Technical Services, PartnerNet and ZENworks are trademarks or service marks of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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