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To: Charles Tutt who wrote (11264)	10/13/1998 12:32:00 PM
From: E_K_S	Respond to of 64865

Sun Microsystems, Edge Technologies Introduce Real-Time Network Status From Anywhere At Any Time Business Editors & Computer Writers TeleManagement World DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 1998--Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Edge Technologies Inc. today agreed to provide end-to-end network management solution that brings real-time network status from anywhere at anytime to the network operators. The solution is based on Sun's Solstice(tm) Enterprise Manager(tm) software and Edge's N-Vision 3.0 graphical-user interface. "Coupling Sun's Solstice Enterprise Manager with Edge's N-Vision is a great way for an enterprise to manage and monitor its information resource from anywhere at anytime in real-time," said Jack Collins, director of network management products, Sun Microsystems. "This integrated, end-to-end network management solution allows network operators to provide the highest quality of service to the enterprise through prevention and prompt notification alert of troubles in the network." "The Internet is truly the future of network management," said Laurence Chang, president and CEO of Edge Technologies. "With the popularity and simplicity of the Internet, network managers can now add a low cost solution from Edge and Sun that will allow them to more effectively manage their network without changing their operating platform and investing in new network architecture." N-Vision for Solstice Enterprise Management features include a real-time graphical topology viewer with support for drill-down, pan/zoom and configuration capabilities, ping, and traceroute. Operators can view network events using a real-time event viewer with support for advanced filtering, sorting, and searching capabilities. Additionally, N-Vision for Solstice Enterprise Manager provides an SNMP MIB browser. Edge N-VISION 3.0 does not require any client-side software maintenance. Multiple users can access the network management system with greatly reduced CPU, memory and bandwidth utilization. Client access is achieved regardless of the user's platform. Sun's Solstice Enterprise Manager can be accessed from a UNIX, Windows 95/NT or Mac OS platform from any Java software-enabled browser. Sun's Solstice Enterprise Manager Powers the Service-Driven Network As part of Sun's Service-Driven Network vision, Solstice Enterprise Manager delivers the infrastructure for providing flexibility to dynamically administer and distribute new services at any time. In the explosive telecommunications and IT markets, a Service Driven Network is essential for rapidly delivering innovative services to your customers and users at a lower cost and higher quality than ever before. For more information on Solstice Enterprise Manager, visit the Web site sun.com. About Edge Technologies Headquartered in Fairfax, Va., Edge Technologies is a leading provider of Java software-based network management products and software. Edge is committed to enhancing the performance, efficiency and productivity of network centric application implementations with cutting edge technologies. Additional information on Edge Technologies can be found at www.edge-technologies.com. About Sun Microsystems, Inc. Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision, "The Network Is The Computer(tm)" has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq:SUNW) to its position as a leading provider of high-quality hardware, software and services for establishing enterprise-wide intranets and expanding the power of the Internet. With more than $9.5 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 150 countries and on the World Wide Web at sun.com. Note to Editors: Sun, the Sun logo, Sun Microsystems, Solstice Enterprise Manager, and "The Network Is the Computer" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. --30--ari/sf* gdr/sf CONTACT: Sun Microsystems, Inc. Nam LaMore, 650/786-4737 nam.lamore@sun.com sun.com or Young & Associates for Edge Sonya Gabay, 301/309-9404 Sonyag@ya.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERACTIVE/MULTIMEDIA/INTERNET PRODUCT TRADESHOW KEY: SUNFXB Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com * end of story *

To: Charles Tutt who wrote (11264)	10/13/1998 2:50:00 PM
From: JC Jaros	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 64865

It could be a good thing. The volume is particularly light. That may be related to the absence of an actual rate cut by the fed? Maybe it'll happen that SUNW analyst upgrades and reiterations converge with a rate cut in the coming days. I'm thinking too that the forward story Sun tells on the conference call is going to weigh a bit more than usual, relative to whatever the earnings are. JCJ

To: Charles Tutt who wrote (11264)	10/13/1998 3:35:00 PM
From: JDN	Respond to of 64865

Dear Charles: I'd say we had the runup and this is the selloff. But as a later writer mentions, CC will be very important this time around. JDN

To: Charles Tutt who wrote (11264)	10/13/1998 4:17:00 PM
From: cheryl williamson	Respond to of 64865

Charles, FWIW, the dollar has been falling against the Mark & Yen & causing an equivalent uptick in interest rates. This has just happened as a result of the G-7 getting together & trying to shore up the global economy. As soon as investors get the idea that positive steps are being taken, and that the problem is NOT insurmountable, they'll jump back in. Japan has just promised to pump $500billion into its banking system & the IMF is revising its lending rules while hedge funds are getting spanked & lending & leveraged investing (speculating) practices in foreign countries are coming under increased scrutiny. I don't think this is rocket science, it's political/economic & the US has to take a strong management role to insure compliance with our audit standards. To me, this is really good news for Sun going forward. If the numbers look good (=meet or beat) on Thurs. they should push the envelope. It may be a little premature to be predicting a near- term boom in Asia but I don't think greasing the skids a little is out of the question. As soon as they can make the purchases, Asia is going to be buying enterprise servers big time & they're going to be buying them from Sun. Investors should be apprised of this inevitability so they can take advantage of a stock that is really underpriced, while they can. Don't you think so?? cheers, cherylw