Novell Ushers in New Era for Linux and Identity-Driven
Computing at BrainShare 2005
More than 6,000 attendees to hear from Novell executives,
customers and analysts about increased customer choice for managing
and securing enterprise open source environments
SALT LAKE CITY (BrainShare 2005) March 21, 2005 Expanding its
leadership in secure, open platform computing, Novell is unveiling
new products, partnerships and strategic initiatives designed to
help customers further leverage the power of Linux and identity at
its annual BrainShare user conference. Novell will introduce a
number of new offerings for the Linux market and introduce new
technologies to leverage identity and
web
services for comprehensive network security and
integration. Attendees will have the opportunity to see and discuss
these new products and initiatives with Novell experts and
partners, as well as network with fellow Novell customers.
Today, Novell delivers
solutions to customers that are
open, secure and global, said Jack Messman, chairman and CEO of
Novell. Our leadership in Linux is giving customers more options
than ever before for their computing needs, while our identity
driven services deliver comprehensive security for the most
complex enterprise environments. We have a truly global
ecosystem, unmatched by other
Linux vendors, with offices in 43 countries and over 5,000
technology, services and training partners delivering support
for Novell's customers worldwide. We give our customers real
choice.
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include:
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customers to manage
Windows workstations on a SUSE
LINUX server;
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Microsoft * The Novell Linux Small Business Suite, a full-featured
networking and collaboration environment on Linux for the small
business market.
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Laptop Computers Novell is also announcing extended support for Novell GroupWise
and a number of significant enhancements for the next version of
the product, due this summer; two new foundation platforms,
providing customers and partners an integrated security and
application services stack that uniquely combines the power and
cost benefits of open source with the innovative and time to market
advantages of vendor developed software; and an expanded
relationship with JBoss, with Novell contributing code and
engineering resources to the development of the open source JBoss
Enterprise Middleware System project.
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Laptop Computer Novell is also announcing two new initiatives to accelerate the
growth of the Novell global partner
ecosystem:
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Desktop Computer * The Novell Market Start program, which will open Novell's
global distribution and support channels to open source independent
software vendors (ISVs);
Notebooks * The Novell Validated Configuration program, which will define
multi-application, integrated application and platform stacks on
Linux to reduce risk and ease deployment for customers in complex
Linux network environments.
Lenovo Enterprises around the world are demanding robust, high quality
products that provide a clear alternative to legacy infrastructure
applications, added Messman. Only Novell, with our 20 plus years of
experience serving the enterprise, is delivering open and secure
solutions that deliver real value. We're thrilled to have this time
at BrainShare with our customers to discuss new ways to make them
more competitive, effective and productive.
Hard Drive About Novell
Travelstar Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) is a leading provider of
infrastructure software and services to over 50,000 customers in 43
countries. With more than 20 years of experience in data center,
workgroup and desktop solutions, Novell's 6,000 employees, 5,000
partners and support centers around the world are meeting customer
requirements for identity-driven computing and Linux solutions. By
providing enterprise-class software and support for commercial and
open source software, Novell delivers increased operating
flexibility and choice at a lower total cost of ownership. More
information about Novell can be found at http://www.novell.com
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