Novell IntranetWare for Small Business Endorsed by Leading Computer
Hardware Providers
Compaq, Dell, Hewlett-Packard and IBM Partner With Novell to Deliver Cost-effective,
Easy-to-use Networking Solution
OREM, Utah, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry-leading computer hardware providers today announced support for
Novell IntranetWare(TM) for Small Business(TM). Compaq, Dell and Hewlett-Packard have partnered with Novell Inc to
ship IntranetWare for Small Business with their network server solutions, making networking technology easy to purchase and
implement. IBM is endorsing Novell's new offering and ensuring compatibility with its entry-level server systems.
IntranetWare for Small Business provides a complete networking solution that is easily installed, managed and maintained for
businesses that do not have dedicated network administrators. It offers per-user licensing, allowing customers to
cost-effectively add network users as their businesses grow.
"By working with prominent providers of hardware products, Novell making the industry's most reliable networking solution
available to virtually every small business out there," said Jim Greene, international marketing manager at Novell. "These
partnerships reflect the industry's interest in IntranetWare for Small Business' ability to address significant customer demand
for an easy-to-use network solution that provides Internet connectivity." Industry Support
To build on the award-winning, easy-to-use features of theNetServer E Series, Hewlett-Packard will be delivering
IntranetWare for Small Business as an option with every NetServer E40. Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Novell are providing
resellers with everything they need to create a networking solution for environments with little or no resources for IT
management. If the software option is selected, the reseller simply needs to purchase an activation key from a distributor to
unlock the license for the software.
"HP has taken the lead in delivering easy-to-use server hardware, and with IntranetWare for Small Business, Novell has
delivered a network operating system with the same value proposition," said Duncan Campbell, worldwide marketing
manager for HP's Network Server Division. "Both products focus squarely on the needs of the self-supported workgroup by
providing leadership features that are powerful and comprehensive but uncomplicated to use and support. By including
IntranetWare for Small Business, HP and Novell are able to offer a complete networking solution."
"Today's small and medium-sized businesses need integrated solutions of the same caliber as those available to larger
companies," said Bob Fernander, vice president, enterprise marketing, Compaq North America. "These solutions must be
tailored to meet their needs. Novell's IntranetWare for Small Business, coupled with Compaq's ProSignia 200 and ProLiant
800, is a robust solution that offers high performance, ease of use and industry-proven quality, all at an affordable price."
"We see a real demand for networking software specifically designed for businesses with few resources for IT management,"
said Lary Evans, vice president of the Dell Server Group. "Dell recognizes the potential for the small business market and is
working with Novell to deliver a strong networking environment that meets their needs."
"IBM has worked closely with Novell for several years, and it's a pleasure for us to help support their launch," said William F.
Colton, general manager, IBM PC Server. "When combined with the powerful, entry-level IBM PC Server products,
IntranetWare for Small Business provides a terrific solution for addressing the networking needs of the small business market."
"IntranetWare for Small Business gives us Novell's industry-leading technology with the ease of installation and management
that we require as a small business," said Fred Abrams, president of Union Fuel. "With the ability to add additional users at an
affordable price, we improve efficiency without having to pay for more than what we need. Novell developed an excellent
product, addressing the needs of a market that increasingly needs an affordable and easy- to-use networking solution."
IntranetWare for Small Business offers easy installation with its Installation QuickStart(TM) program, simplified management
with the Novell Easy Administration Tool(TM) (NEAT(TM)), and a single-site directory integrated with NEAT(TM) to allow
customers to manage users and network information with NDS(TM). In addition, NetWare Connect(TM) provides access to
the Internet, remote access to the network from any location and significant cost savings by allowing customers to share
modem hardware. In addition, IntranetWare for Small Business supports GroupWise(TM), Novell's client/server messaging
system that integrates e-mail, calendaring/scheduling and task management with document management and workflow into a
single Universal Mail Box.
Pricing and Availability
IntranetWare for Small Business is now available worldwide through Novell's global reseller channel. IntranetWare for Small
Business has a suggested list price of U.S. $895 for a server plus a five-user license. The list price for a one-user add-on
license is U.S. $65. Novell is also offering special upgrade pricing for users of both Novell and non-Novell server operating
systems.
Suggested retail pricing for upgrades is U.S. $495 for a server plus a five-user upgrade and U.S. $795 for a ten-user
upgrade. Purchase price may vary depending upon reseller discounts. Additional information about IntranetWare for Small
Business can be accessed on the World Wide Web at novell.com.
Founded in 1983, Novell is the world's leading provider of network software. The company offers a wide range of network
solutions for distributed network, Internet, intranet and small business markets. Novell education and technical support
programs are the most comprehensive in the network computing industry. Information about Novell's complete range of
products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at novell.com.
NOTE: Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks, and GroupWise, IntranetWare, IntranetWare for Small Business,
ManageWise, NDS, NEAT, NetWare Connect, Novell Directory Services, Novell Easy Administration Tool and QuickStart
are trademarks of Novell, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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