More Than 3,000 Servers Across Switzerland to Run Novell's SUSE Linux
WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL)
today announced a breakthrough agreement with the Swiss Federal Government
that will see the introduction of Novell's enterprise Linux* technology across
Switzerland's public sector IT infrastructure. Novell was selected following a
formal tender process during which the company conclusively demonstrated it
can provide the strongest Linux solution for public sector environments. As a
result, more than 3,000 servers operated by the Swiss Federal Government will
now run on Novell's SUSE(R) Linux platform.
"Linux has been gradually introduced into various government departments
in recent years, but this is the first formalized procurement process
regarding the introduction of Linux at a federal level," said Jurg Roemer,
Delegate for Information Strategy of the Swiss Federal Government. "The
agreement we have reached applies to the entire Federal Government and will
see the adoption of Novell's SUSE Linux throughout the Swiss federal
administration."
Tom Francese, president of Novell Europe, Middle East and Africa, said,
"The Swiss Federal Government wants greater operational efficiencies and lower
costs from its technology infrastructure. This agreement is a great vote of
confidence in Novell, Linux and open source, and serves as a strong example
for other large organizations, whether public or private, who are looking to
open standards and open source to improve their operations."
About Novell
Novell, Inc. delivers Software for the Open Enterprise(TM). With more than
50,000 customers in 43 countries, Novell helps customers manage, simplify,
secure and integrate their technology environments by leveraging
best-of-breed, open standards-based software. With over 20 years of
experience, more than 5,000 employees, 5,000 partners and support centers
around the world, Novell helps customers gain control over their IT operating
environment while reducing cost. More information about Novell can be found at
http://www.novell.com .
NOTE: Novell and SUSE are registered trademarks and Software for the Open
Enterprise is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other
countries. *Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other
third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Novell, Inc.
 back to top
Related links:
http://www.novell.com
CONTACT:
Kevan Barney of Novell, +1-801-861-2931, or
kbarney@novell.com; or Erin O'Keeffe of Horn Group,
+1-415-905-4005, or eflanigan@horngroup.com, for Novell
|
