Novell NDS eDirectory Partner Quote Sheet
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Partner Quotes
AltaVista
"We were looking for a scalable directory solution to provide authentication services for AltaVista's messaging service. NDS eDirectory met our needs with flying colors," said Rod Schrock, president and CEO of AltaVista.
America Online
"AOL is pleased to be working with Novell on scalable and secure instant messaging integrated with Novell Directory Services," said David Gang, senior vice president for strategic development, America Online, Inc. "Together, the NDS Directory and AOL Instant Messenger will offer enterprise users the
benefits of highly personalized, real-time communications in a cross-platform environment."
Business Layers
"We are bundling NDS eDirectory with our eProvisioning application to streamline the provisioning of corporate digital resources based on business needs to employees, partners and customers over the extended enterprise infrastructure," said Izhar Shay, Business Layers CEO. "Novell's extensive installed base, strong corporate commitment to directories and technological edge in the directory space were key factors in making this decision."
Check Point Software
"Customers worldwide are looking to tightly integrate their security with directory infrastructures," said Asheem Chandna, vice president of marketing and business development for Check Point Software Technologies. "Via our technology collaboration with Novell, our joint customers can now implement our leading Secure Virtual Network (SVN) solutions in combination with Novell's NDS eDirectory."
Compaq Computer Corporation
"This announcement is another proof point underscoring Novell's commitment to bring Internet solutions to customers on their choice of operating systems", says Rick Becker, director, software marketing, Compaq Computer Corporation. "Compaq's ProLiant servers combined with Novell's NDS eDirectory bring a proven, scalable and highly available solution to customers seeking to capitalize on e-business opportunities"
enCommerce
"As the leading developer of directory-enabled solutions for secure e-business portal management, enCommerce believes that NDS eDirectory will provide tremendous benefits to customers leveraging the Internet to enhance e-business relationships with users," said Alberto Yépez, chief executive officer, enCommerce. "Applications based on NDS eDirectory will enable companies to manage e-business relationships more effectively, treating every customer as an individual with unique roles within the organization. We applaud the efforts of Novell to move the industry forward by providing e-business ventures with the tools they need to succeed in the Internet economy."
Entrust Technologies
"Customers will save time and increase their productivity through the integration of Entrust/PKI with NDS eDirectory. This integration will provide them with Single Sign On to their networks, Entrust/PKI and all
Entrust-Ready partner applications," said Robert Heard, senior vice-president, marketing and business development, Entrust Technologies Inc. "NDS eDirectory is a great platform for e-businesses and we're pleased to help bring a greater level of trust to these organizations' transactions and communications."
Eprise Corporation
"Directory Services and content management are key aspects of any e-business application. The integration of Eprise Participant Server with NDS eDirectory ensures that the right people create, update, approve, and see content, enabling timely, targeted communications," states Hank Barnes, vice president of marketing, Eprise Corporation. "Integrating with NDS eDirectory was an easy choice since it provides the scalability and features that today's e-businesses require."
HAHT Software
"Our customers want to personalize business-to-business content and transactions to increase revenue and improve service levels," said Rowland Archer, president and CEO of HAHT Software. "HAHT e-Scenarios use the business customer and distributor information stored in NDS eDirectory to authenticate, authorize, and personalize customer interactions, making NDS eDirectory the perfect complement to HAHT's e-Scenario."
Indus River Networks
"NDS eDirectory extends the value of Indus River's VPN product line," said Dave Zwicker, vice president of marketing for Indus River Networks. "Our RiverWorks solution provides a secure and managed Internet infrastructure for the emerging e-business applications based on Novell's NDS eDirectory strategy."
Interwoven
"Novell's announcement of NDS eDirectory will bring significant benefits to customers deploying e-business applications", said Jeffrey Engelmann vice president, business development for Interwoven. "Our customers are demanding a scalable, reliable, cross-platform LDAP directory and NDS eDirectory will enable Interwoven customers to deploy our Enterprise Web Content Management solutions in way that offers seamless and cost-effective integration of user profiles and information sources."
JetForm
"JetForm is excited by Novell's platform-independent NDS eDirectory announcement," said Andrew Jackson, senior vice president of marketing, JetForm. "Complex e-business relationships can be simplified by combining the power of eDirectories with the streamlined automation of JetForm's e-Process to reduce cycle time and achieve new levels of efficiency in all industries."
Lucent Technologies
"Lucent is deeply involved in using directories as an integral part of our advanced network services and policy-based networking solutions. Directory technology is well-suited to supporting systems as varied as integrated messaging and authentication, to policy-driven QoS managers. We welcome and use Novell's open, platform-independent versions of NDS as flexible and scalable systems for managing directory services in our systems." - Karyn Mashima, vice president of strategy and chief technical officer,
Enterprise Networks, Lucent Technologies
Metastorm
Avi Hoffer, CEO of Metastorm Inc. commented, "The launch of Novell's NDS eDirectory strategy provides a clear roadmap for this crucial infrastructure component of e-commerce. Since incorporating NDS integration into e-work, we have been extremely pleased with the level of sales interest from Novell's customers and our own. There is absolutely no question that there is a very high level of demand for directory-based e-commerce solutions. The combination of e-work and NDS meets that demand.
Netegrity
"The directory has become the center of enterprise management and companies are building applications that leverage its benefits," said Barry Bycoff, president and CEO, Netegrity. "With SiteMinder, we are delivering a directory-based secure user management solution that allows customers to immediately leverage NDS eDirectory as a platform for intranet and extranet applications."
NetPro
"NetPro continues to work closely with Novell to ensure that our mutual customers have the tools to manage NDS health and performance as they grow," said Joanne Carthey, president and CEO of NetPro. "NDS eDirectory clearly establishes the pathway for Internet directories, giving companies a sustainable e-business advantage. NetPro's DS Expert and DS Analyzer ensure that NDS eDirectory is always available for e-business."
Oblix
"Oblix's support of Novell's NDS eDirectory will enable Global 1000 organizations to develop highly valuable and secure e-business solutions," said Gordon Eubanks, president and CEO, Oblix Inc. "Building trusted relationships with customers, employees, partners and all users in an e-business environment is essential for a long-term competitive advantage. With Novell, we can deliver the most secure, scalable solutions for these customers."
PeopleSoft
"NDS eDirectory can provide the user management, security facilities and scalability needed to centrally manage the vast user populations of PeopleSoft e-business applications," said Peter Gassner, vice president and general manager of PeopleTools Technology at PeopleSoft. "LDAP directories will enable many PeopleSoft customers to manage their business-to-business and business-to-consumer transactions. NDS eDirectory is therefore ideally positioned for PeopleSoft and Novell to leverage this technology from native facilities within PeopleSoft's Applications for eBusiness. We believe customers will continue to reap benefits as Novell takes Internet directories to a new level with NDS eDirectory."
Perot Systems Corporation
"We are very excited about the release of NDS eDirectory," said Richard Karon, business developer, Perot Systems Corporation. "It gives us more flexibility to deliver yet another great Novell directory product adapted to our customers' cross-platform environments. We have already begun testing it for upcoming solutions such as our integrated enterprise VPN. Novell continues to deliver useful products that make sense."
Red Hat
"Today's enterprises demand powerful directory services to manage an ever-changing, Internet-enabled user community," said Paul McNamara, general manager, enterprise business unit, Red Hat, Inc. "We're committed to working with Novell to bring the power of NDS eDirectory to the Linux-based OS and its growing ecosystem of ISPs and developers."
Sun Microsystems
"Running NDS eDirectory on the Sun platform gives Novell customers choice," said Mark Canepa, vice president and general manager of workgroup servers at Sun. "Novell customers no longer have to rely on servers based on PC technology. They can now run their NDS directory and directory-enabled applications on Sun Enterprise Servers, the industry's most scalable server platform."
VeriSign
"By integrating VeriSign trust services within Novell's eDirectory, we are helping to provide enterprises with a secure platform for e-business," said Mary Anderson, vice president, enterprise marketing at VeriSign. "Customers will be able to build customized and secure relationships with their business partners, extending the reach of their enterprise while maintaining the highest level of trust and control."
Whittman-Hart
"Fast-growing companies are eager to extend their businesses beyond traditional boundaries and simultaneously streamline their processes with Internet technologies," said Edward Szofer, Whittman-Hart president. "The NDS-based e-Business solutions, scheduled to be released in January, will help companies better manage operations, while improving customer satisfaction and increasing the bottom line."