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Novell Signs Caching Deal With Legend Computer of China Largest PC Manufacturer in China to Ship Cache Appliances Based on the Novell Internet Caching System PROVO, Utah& BEIJING — Nov. 10, 1999 — Novell, Inc. and Legend Computer of China today announced Legend will offer caching appliances based on the Novell® Internet Caching System™ and Legend SureServer hardware. According to IDC's June 1999, Asian PC Market report Legend is the largest personal computer manufacturer in China, with 17.3% of the market in the second quarter of 1999. Cache appliances based on Legend SureServer hardware will be available during the second half of November and will be targeted at Internet Service Providers and Internet Content Providers as well as medium to large enterprises. "Legend is delivering affordable, easy-to-use caching appliances that ISPs and businesses in China need to accelerate their access to Web and Internet content," said Chen Li, deputy general manager of Legend Computer Ltd. and general manager of Server Networking Division. "By partnering with Novell, Legend is addressing the issue of Internet bandwidth and cost problems which constrain today's Internet usage. Caching appliances based on Legend SureServer will allow Chinese users to enjoy a better Web and Internet experience." Ms. Li further stated, "As the one of the leading servers vendors in China, Legend looks forward to continuing our close partnership with Novell that has begun today with caching." Caching is the process of storing frequently accessed Web pages and Internet content on local servers, speeding information access and lowering network telecommunications costs. Caching helps ensure a positive experience for customers visiting e-business Web sites by accelerating the performance of that site's Web servers. The Internet Research Group, the publishers of the 1999 Internet Caching Report, estimates that the worldwide caching market will reach nearly $2.2 billion by the year 2003. "This agreement around the Novell Internet Caching System is a starting point for Novell and Legend Computer as strategic worldwide Partners," said John Wang, China regional manager, Novell. "Through Novell's advanced caching software and Legend's noted hardware, we are able to provide the Internet performance basis necessary for continuous development of e-Business. By partnering with Legend, we are expanding the reach for caching appliances exponentially. Not only is Novell making the Internet work for business of all sizes, but we are opening up new market opportunities, such as Internet caching, for wealth creation among our eco-system of partners in China." "With 200% growth every year in Chinese Internet usage, and over 2 billion people in the Asian market, Legend will provide an affordable and reliable cache appliance solution that will help build the infrastructure for medium and large businesses to play in the emerging e-Business market place," said Ron Heinz, senior vice president, worldwide sales, Novell. "Consumers and businesses alike can't afford to wait on slow Internet connections. Caching solutions from Legend based on the Novell Internet Caching System will help overcome this obstacle." Novell Internet Caching System
The Novell Internet Caching System is sold as an Intel-based solution appliance from OEM partners including Compaq, Dell, IBM, Legend, Microbits, NEC*, Pionex and Quantex. The Novell Internet Caching System dramatically improves the speed and efficiency of delivering Internet content to employees, business partners and customers within business networks as well as across the Internet. Delivering unmatched throughput, scalability, and price/performance, the Novell Internet Caching System can be installed within 10 minutes to support any Web environment whether Cisco, Linux, NetWare®, NT, Solaris or other versions of UNIX. Novell Internet Caching System appliances scale from branch office requirements to those of the largest ISPs. This agreement between Legend and Novell also demonstrates that Chinese-owned computer manufacturers increasingly value the Novell Internet Caching System technology. About Novell Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVL) is the world's leading provider of director-enabled networking software. Novell solutions give business total control of their networks and the Internet, simplifying the management of user access and identity. Novell's worldwide channel, consulting, developer, education and technical support program are the most extensive in the network computing industry. For information on Novell's complete range of products and services in China, contact Novell China Customer Response Center at 86-10-68028855 ext. 200, or visit Novell's web site at http://www.novell.com or http://www.novell.com.cn. About Legend Legend Computer System Ltd. of Legend Group based in China, is dedicated to the development of national information industry and the promotion of the advantages of technology. For information, visit the web site at http://www.novell.com.cn. Novell and BrainShare are registered trademarks and the Novell Internet Caching System is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. *The agreement announced here is with NEC Corporation and does not (currently) cover the NEC Computer Systems Division (NEC CSD) which is responsible for the North American and South American geographies.
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