In a move to bring mainframe and AS/400 data and applications to the Web and Internet, Novell has announced that NetWare for SAA 4 has completed beta testing and is now available. NetWare for SAA 4, developed by IBM in conjunction with Novell, is the only directory-enabled host connectivity solution for securely and reliably integrating NetWare networks, corporate intranets and Internet applications with IBM host-based applications and data. NetWare for SAA 4 provides NetWare users with comprehensive, seamless access to IBM mainframe computers and AS/400 systems and helps IT managers use their existing technology investments more efficiently.
"We have worked with versions 1.3 through 3.0, and now the beta of 4.0. We found the 4.0 beta to be the most stable, easiest to configure and most feature-rich version that we have ever used. NetWare for SAA allows Fiserv and our clients to focus on TCP/IP-based networks, while using development APIs designed for the SNA world," said Randy Woods, network services manager at Fiserv, the world`s largest financial data processor. "Combining the IP support that has been in NetWare for SAA since version 2.0, with the pure IP capabilities of NetWare 5.0, allows us to roll out an extremely modern, highly capable network connectivity solution."
NetWare for SAA 4 was designed to take advantage of NetWare 5, the number one network for Internet-enabled businesses, delivering industry-leading TCP/IP support and enhanced security. This latest version includes comprehensive integration with Novell Directory Services (NDS) providing centralised, single point administration of an organisation`s entire host connectivity infrastructure.
"Ensuring that our customers can exploit the strengths of NetWare 5 for host connectivity was our focus in developing this version of NetWare for SAA," said Novell corporate business strategist Stafford Masie. "Delivering pure IP and tighter integration with NDS in NetWare for SAA 4 directly reduces administration costs and simplifies end user access for businesses needing to integrate the NetWare and IBM environments."
"Due to rapidly growing Web and Internet business requirements, customers are faced with the challenge of integrating enterprise host applications and data with an ever increasing number of users both within and outside their organisations," commented Dr. James Neiser, vice president of marketing, Network Computing Software, IBM. "By providing comprehensive host connectivity in NetWare for SAA 4, IBM and Novell are enabling secure access to mission-critical applications -- in any network environment."
NetWare for SAA 4 has also been enhanced to include trial versions of Novell`s HostPublisher, IBM`s Host On-Demand and Personal Communications v4.3 software packages to assist customers in evaluating the latest in web-to-host software offerings from the two companies. According to IDC, the web-to-host connectivity market is predicted to grow to $1 billion (about R6-billion) by the year 2002.
NetWare for SAA version 4 is now available for order from Novell channel partners. The NetWare for SAA 4 Package plus 10-user license is US$2395.00 (about R14370). Additive licensing and upgrade pricing is available. For more information phone Novell toll free 0800 232425 or visit http://www.novell.com/products/host/
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