Press Release

Novell® Ships Novell Small Business Suite 5

Novell Helps Small Businesses Embrace the Internet, Assess Y2K Compliance and Take Advantage of the Latest Networking Technologies with NetWare 5, GroupWise 5.5 and BorderManager 3

PROVO, Utah — August 9, 1999 — Novell, Inc. today announced the worldwide availability of Novell® Small Business Suite 5 — the easy-to-use, scalable, reliable and cost-effective network software solution for the growing small business market. Novell Small Business Suite 5 provides small businesses with easy methods for connecting to the Internet, helping companies reach broader audiences and take advantage of multiple Internet resources. This latest addition to Novell's small business product line provides companies with the flexibility to expand and organize their businesses, while making networking easier for customers.

"Novell Small Business Suite 5 provides all the tools I need to establish my network, automate important pieces of our company's workflow processes and expand our Internet capabilities — all in an affordable, integrated and easy-to-use package," said Erik Knutson, chief financial officer of Select Mortgage Corporation in St. Paul, Minn. "I can expand my network in manageable, affordable steps as my business grows; and because I am using cutting-edge technologies, I am confident that I will stay current in networking solutions and be prepared for Year 2000-related issues."

Helping Small Businesses with Year 2000 Compliance

According to a recent report by International Data Corporation (IDC), 3.3 million of 6.3 million small businesses in the United States have waited until the last half of 1999 to resolve Year 2000-related issues. IDC estimates small businesses have already spent an estimated $10.6 billion on hardware and software upgrades that will assist in identifying Year 2000-compliance problems. Novell Small Business Suite 5 helps customers alleviate these problems at the desktop level with the inclusion of a five-user version of Greenwich Mean Time's Check 2000 v. 3.11. This Y2K assessment tool helps identify Year 2000-related issues and then recommends potential fixes. Users of Small Business Suite 5 may purchase additional licenses of Check 2000 v. 3.11 for $44 per user.

Making Internet Connection Easier

Novell Small Business Suite 5 provides everything a small business needs to take advantage of the Internet. The suite is an ideal solution for small businesses that need remote access, collaboration, faxing and Web serving capabilities to grow their businesses. Some of the tools small business customers will benefit from include:

  • Novell Internet Connection Expert — A graphical wizard that guides customers through the initial setup and process of connecting to the Internet.
  • BorderManager™ Enterprise Edition 3 Proxy/Caching Services — An Internet solution that increases productivity by speeding up access to Internet-based information.
  • Netscape Enterprise Server for NetWare® — A high-performance Web and application server based on open standards.
  • Ragula FatPipe Internet — A two-modem version of FatPipe Internet that reduces download time by delivering Web pages over multiple modem lines.

The Complete Networking Solution

Novell Small Business Suite 5 brings the best of NetWare® 5 and GroupWise® 5.5 to small business customers. This release once again demonstrates Novell's commitment to the growing small business market. Since the release of NetWare for Small Business in 1998, Novell small business product sales have more than doubled this year and small business reseller training sessions have reached record attendance. The suite expands the capabilities of Novell customers, allowing them to take advantage of Novell's latest networking solutions.

  • NetWare 5 — The number one network for Internet-enabled businesses, NetWare 5 provides small business customers with the advantages of a pure IP-based operating system and the reliability and scalability of Novell Directory Services® (NDS®).
  • GroupWise 5.5 — Novell's premier collaboration product that allows small companies to leverage Internet resources, making everyday work processes such as sending e-mail, setting up meetings or collaborating on projects easier for employees to manage.
  • Novell Easy Administration Tool™ (NEAT) — An updated version of NEAT simplifies various administrative tasks, including initial network setup and adding users, printers and groups.

Value-added Partner Solutions

As part of Small Business Suite 5, Novell provides customers with a complete set of integrated applications from leading database, fax, anti-virus and Web software vendors. Solutions include:

  • Oracle8 — A five-user version of Oracle8 data server enables Small Business Suite customers to build and deploy network-centric applications that streamline business processes.
  • Tobit FaxWare 5.2 — One of the leading fax server solutions allows each workstation on the network to send and receive faxes.
  • Network Associates NetShield and VirusScan — NetShield and VirusScan protect the network and each workstation from crippling viruses.
  • NetObjects Fusion — One-user license of this easy-to-use Web design tool, enhances Small Business Suite 5 as a platform on which smaller businesses can design their Internet and intranet Web sites.
  • Netscape Communicator — Netscape Communicator is a complete set of tools that allows customers to take advantage of the Internet with Netscape Navigator, Messenger, Collabora, Composer, Conference and Netcaster.

Pricing and Availability

A new server plus five-user connection license may be purchased for $1,295 while upgrade licenses may be purchased in five-, 10-, and 25-user connections for $695, $995 and $1,695 respectively. Each additional license is available for $70. For additional information about Novell Small Business Suite 5, please visit Novell's Web site at http://www.novell.com/smallbiz. Novell Small Business Suite 5 is available in English, Portuguese, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

Additional Information

Novell is currently conducting an 80-city tour of the United States and Canada to provide training on Novell Small Business Suite 5. The tour, which began July 15 and will continue through September, targets resellers who deliver solutions and provide service to small businesses. For information on the Novell Small Business Solutions Tour, scheduling, or registration, call (800) 218-2600 or visit Novell's Web site at http://www.novell.com/smallbiz.

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. In addition, detailed comparisons between Novell products and competitive offerings from other vendors are available on the Web at http://www.novell.com/advantage.

Novell, NetWare, GroupWise, NDS and Novell Directory Services are registered trademarks, and BorderManager and Novell Easy Administration Tool are trademarks 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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