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Technology Stocks : Novell (NOVL) dirt cheap, good buy? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: E_K_S who wrote (25570)	2/23/1999 1:42:00 PM
From: EPS	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 42771

Oracle and Novell Partner to Integrate Enterprise Directories, Improve User Access and Reduce Administration Costs (February 23, 1999) Contact(s): Paige O'Neill Oracle Corp. 650/506-3429 poneill@us.oracle.com John Pilmer Novell Inc. 801/222-5109 jpilmer@novell.com Oracle and Novell Cooperate to Bring Oracle8i(tm) Database Support to Novell Directory Services REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Feb. 23, 1999—Oracle Corp. and Novell Inc. today announced they are teaming to provide integration of the Oracle8i(tm) database into Novell Directory Services (NDS) and interoperability between Oracle® Internet Directory (OID) and NDS. OID (see today's related release) is the first Oracle database-powered enterprise directory, enabling companies to better manage large global user populations for Oracle applications. Interoperability between the two directories is expected to provide users a single login point for accessing network and information resources, as well as browser-based applications, lowering the cost of managing enterprise applications and networks. Cooperation between the two companies will include: Enabling NDS to use the Oracle8i database as its data store Security integration, providing for Single Sign-On (SSO) across all Oracle and Novell enterprise solutions Joint efforts to accelerate the development of LDUP and LDAP extensions, specifically working on replication, authentication and security extensions. "Our objective is to integrate all major components of our customers' networks; and interoperability between their primary directories is critical," said Christopher Stone, Novell senior vice president, Strategy and Corporate Development. "Novell and Oracle are leading the way by delivering directory products designed to work together seamlessly for our existing and future customers." For corporate IS managers, the abundance of disparate directories across the enterprise is a costly administrative headache. OID helps streamline directory administration of Oracle applications by integrating user preferences, company and other information, such as human resources data and email address books. Further, interoperability between Novell's and Oracle's LDAP-compliant directories is expected to enable any Oracle application to access network resources registered with NDS (i.e. network switches, desktop applications, servers as well as users and profiles stored in NDS) through interfaces to OID. "Oracle and Novell are working together to provide a complete directory solution for enterprise customers," said Jeremy Burton, vice president of Server Marketing at Oracle Corporation. "With directory access through LDAP and common data storage through Oracle8i, the combination of OID and NDS represents the most open, scalable, reliable and secure directory solution in the industry." Novell Directory Services (NDS) already integrates and manages most applications, users, devices, and data on the network. By tying all Oracle-based solutions into NDS, the network moves closer to the vision of seamless access and management. This effort combines Novell's leadership position in enterprise networking with Oracle's market leading database applications to enable powerful new enterprise solutions, while also eliminating data and management redundancy, lowering costs and increasing productivity. "Companies that begin their directory integration efforts now will be well-positioned to exploit technology like Oracle Internet Directory and NDS," said Jamie Lewis, president of The Burton Group. "By simplifying and integrating now, companies will be able to save on administrative costs and position themselves well for the long term." About Novell Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's largest network software company and the leader in directory-enabled network solutions. Novell solutions make networks more manageable, secure and affordable for organizations of every kind and size. Novell's worldwide channel, developer, education and technical support programs are the most extensive in the network computing industry. For information on Novell's complete range of products and services, contact Novell's Customer Response Center at 888/321-4CRC (4272), or visit Novell's Web site at novell.com. Press may access Novell announcements and company information on the World Wide Web at novell.com. About Oracle Oracle Corporation is the world's leading supplier of software for information management, and the world's second largest independent software company. With annual revenues of more than $8.0 billion, the company offers its database, tools and application products, along with related consulting, education, and support services, in more than 145 countries around the world. For more information about Oracle, please call 650/506-7000. Oracle's World Wide Web address is (URL) oracle.com.

To: E_K_S who wrote (25570)	2/23/1999 11:07:00 PM
From: Paul Fiondella	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 42771

Do you think that Schmidt would take all of those bonuses if he wasn't about to produce an earnings surprise? Or has that old Novell black magic (stuff it in your pockets while you can) overwhelmed his sense of proportions? Certainly there is no justification for bonuses of that magnitude given the performance of this company to date under his leadership. I would be ashamed to take the money based on last year's performance. It's pure greed. Not a good sign unless we see a blow out in earnings this quarter to justify it. It will tarnish his image.