* Additional out-of-the-box portal functionality and presentation
capabilities enhance both the developer and end-user experience
* Comprehensive support for J2EE 1.3 across the Novell exteNd suite
ensures the development of applications that are portable and cross-
platform compatible
* Delivers improved interoperability with other leading Web services
implementations
PROVO, Utah and ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- (Gartner
Symposium/ITxpo) -- To help organizations realize the full potential of their
existing information and technology assets, Novell today announced the general
availability of Novell(R) exteNd(TM) 4. An integrated suite for the
development of advanced Web applications, Novell exteNd makes it easier to
quickly build standards-based applications that leverage information within
and across business boundaries and deliver it to new audiences in a relevant
way.
Customers, partners and employees need greater and easier access to
business information -- regardless of where it resides -- to be effective. Yet
IT organizations have traditionally been forced to choose between proprietary
solutions that are easy to implement but result in limited, disparate
applications, and standards-based options that require new skill sets and
significant time and expense to implement. Novell exteNd bridges the gap
created by skills, time, budget and standards limitations to simplify and
accelerate the development of flexible, standards-based Web applications that
deliver the information and services that people need to be successful.
"We chose Novell exteNd because it was the most intuitive and adaptable of
the products that we evaluated," said Bill Bugbee, CEO of TradeTrans Inc., a
leading eBusiness services exchange provider. "We needed to address the varied
operating needs of our customers, including service support of both EDI and
XML environments. Because it is built to industry standards such as J2EE* and
Web services, Novell exteNd also offered a technology foundation that
addresses both current and future customer requirements. Rapid deployment,
ease-of-use, scalability and a track record of performance were each key
criteria in our due diligence process of available technology options. Novell
exteNd passed the test, enabling us to move from design to deployment in less
than three months."
"Our focus is on helping organizations leverage their existing technology
investments to enhance relationships, improve business processes, and create
new revenue opportunities," said John Linss, Managing Director of BravePoint,
a Novell Platinum Integrator partner. "Novell exteNd provides the technology
we require to build sophisticated, secure applications that meet ever more
demanding customer requirements. Moreover, Novell's commitment to
productivity and standards ensures that our consultants will be successful,
and that our customers will experience long-term benefits from the flexible,
future-proof solutions we implement with Novell exteNd."
Enhancing the Developer and End User Experience with Powerful Presentation
Capabilities
Novell exteNd is designed to make it easier to build advanced Web-based
applications that integrate existing systems and deliver dynamic, interactive
solutions. With this release, Novell has significantly enhanced Novell
exteNd's portal functionality and presentation capabilities. For the end user,
Novell exteNd provides a number of different layouts and a visual, drag-and-
drop customization tool to personalize the portal experience. Developers can
define the visual characteristics of a portal by easily creating themes, as
well as use decorators and other tools to define presentation. Novell exteNd 4
also includes a number of enhancements designed to improve productivity,
extensibility and performance.
Delivering on the Promise of Interoperability
Java* 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) and Web services technologies provide
the promise of interoperability, but despite the existence of standards,
vendor implementations can vary. Novell's commitment to industry standards
ensures that applications built with Novell exteNd will be interoperable and
cross-platform compatible with other leading vendor implementations.
Novell exteNd 4 is fully compatible with J2EE 1.3, a Java-based standard
for developing enterprise applications. Novell is among the few vendors to
test and support other market-leading J2EE compatible application servers,
including IBM WebSphere* and BEA WebLogic*, to deliver true J2EE portability
with Novell exteNd. In addition, Novell exteNd has been extensively tested to
ensure interoperability with leading Web services implementations, including
Microsoft Visual Studio .NET* and IBM WebSphere Studio Application Developer.
Availability and Pricing
Novell exteNd 4 Enterprise is priced at $90,000 per server CPU and is
available immediately through Novell's global sales organization at
1-888-823-9700 or 1-978-262-3000. For more information, please visit:
http://www.novell.com/extend.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) is the leading provider of Net business
solutions designed to secure and power the networked world. Novell and its
eServices company, Cambridge Technology Partners, help organizations solve
complex business challenges, simplify their systems and processes, leverage
emerging Web services, and capture new opportunities with one Net solutions.
Novell provides worldwide channel, developer, consulting and education
programs to support its offerings. For more information on Novell solutions
and services, contact Novell's Customer Response Center at (888) 321-4CRC
(4272) or visit http://www.novell.com. Press can find Novell announcements and
company information at http://www.novell.com/pressroom.
Novell is a registered trademark, Cambridge Technology Partners is a
registered service mark, and exteNd is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the
United States and other countries. * All third-party trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Novell, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Sarah Mees of Novell, Inc., +1-978-262-3297,
smees@novell.com; or Jennifer Meyer of PAN Communications,
+1-978-474-1900, novellextend@pancomm.com, for Novell, Inc.
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