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To: Rod Patten who wrote (128358)	5/25/1999 9:26:00 AM
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This doesn't sound like a box maker to me!! (BSNS WIRE) Dell Broadens Manageability of Its Computer Systems With New Dell Broadens Manageability of Its Computer Systems With New Browser-Based Software Business Editors & Technology Writers ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 1999-- Dell OpenManage IT Assistant Provides Customers Unique Asset Info Function for System History and Ownership Cost Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today announced new browser-based management software designed to help businesses better manage Dell systems and track total ownership cost. Dell OpenManage IT Assistant(tm), tailored for managing systems at the workgroup or departmental level, offers network administrators the ability to monitor the health of and handle asset, configuration and remote management for Dell systems on a network. With its simplified graphical browser interface, Dell OpenManage IT Assistant can be easily deployed and used throughout a business or institutional setting. Customers can also better track the history of individual systems and the lifetime cost of owning them with IT Assistant's unique Asset Info function. This management capability allows users to easily view and report on software and hardware upgrades, how the system was purchased and other useful financial information to allow for better management of corporate assets. OpenManage IT Assistant also provides basic reporting and monitoring for non-Dell systems that support either the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0, Common Information Model (CIM) or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) systems management standards. In addition, the software can help organizations reduce overall management costs and complexity by consolidating functions previously handled by two Dell management products, Dell Server Console and Dell OpenManage Client Administrator. IT Assistant also gives users the ability to export the volumes of data it collects, allowing customers to transfer that data into products like Microsoft SMS or Tangram Inc.'s Asset Insight for complete analysis and reporting of system inventory such as processor speed, memory, operating system and BIOS revisions. Dell OpenManage IT Assistant's final release version will be available for Dell(R) PowerEdge(R) Servers and OptiPlex(R) desktops in late June and for Dell Precision(tm) WorkStations and Latitude(R) notebooks in late July at no cost from www.dell.com/openmanage. Also in July, customers will also be able to request factory installation of IT Assistant on select systems or install it via an option kit. "Dell is continuing to reduce hardware management complexity with tools designed to help administrators increase productivity and reduce costs through greater flexibility and ease-of-use," said Michael Lambert, senior vice president of Dell's Enterprise Systems Group. "The ability to manage server and client hardware from a single console, from anywhere and at anytime, will help administrators better sustain the health of their networks and increase system availability." Dell OpenManage(tm) Dell OpenManage is Dell's standards-based systems management strategy. It is designed to give Dell enterprise customers choice in the systems management arena, while helping them gain more control over their computer systems and reduce the total cost of owning them. Dell extends its management capabilities through the Dell OpenManage Alliance, an alliance of leading systems management software companies. Dell and its alliance colleagues exchange technology, jointly test products and achieve open-standards compatibility together. Dell OpenManage IT Assistant Details Designed for managing Dell OptiPlex desktop PCs, Dell PowerEdge servers, Dell Latitude notebooks and Dell Precision WorkStations, the standards-based OpenManage IT Assistant provides workgroup and network administrators advanced management capabilities including: -- Systems Health Monitoring: IT Assistant provides administrators an at-a-glance health assessment and pre-failure reporting for all clients and servers on a LAN. From the IT Assistant console, administrators can monitor the status of systems, identify components that may need updating, receive system alerts, assess potential configuration problems and perform system maintenance. The systems management tool also provides real-time monitoring of critical hardware information including temperature, processors, power, voltage, fans, disks and ECC memory. -- Asset Management: With IT Assistant, administrators can also perform operations such as BIOS flashing or wakeup-on-LAN functions on numerous systems simultaneously. Dell OpenManage IT Assistant also reports a broad array of security alerts including monitoring for chassis intrusion and configuration changes. -- Remote Management: This browser-based tool allows systems to be administered directly through corporate Intranets for remote management from any location at any time. Support for installing and configuring Dell OpenManage IT Assistant is available via phone or online at www.dell.com/openmanage. Ranked No. 78 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $19.9 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com. Dell, PowerEdge, Latitude and OptiPlex are registered trademarks and Dell OpenManage and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. --30--bd/sa* CONTACT: Dell Computer Corporation, Round Rock Media Contacts: Ken Bissell, 512/728-4508 ken_bissell@dell.com or Letty Ledbetter, 512/723-7819 letty_ledbetter@dell.com or Investor Contacts: Don Collis, 512/728-8671 don_collis@dell.com or Rob Williams, 512/728-7570 robert_williams@dell.com KEYWORD: TEXAS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMED COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS RETAIL INTERACTIVE/MULTIMEDIA/INTERNET PRODUCT 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 *