Cheyenne Division of Computer Associates ships FAXserve 5 for NetWare & GroupWise.ISLANDIA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 20, 1997-- Novell Names Cheyenne FAXserve As The Recommended Fax Solution For GroupWise The Cheyenne division of Computer Associates International, Inc. today announced the general availability of FAXserve 5 for NetWare & GroupWise, a major upgrade of its award-winning network fax solution. FAXserve 5 has been named by Novell, Inc. as the recommended fax solution for GroupWise 5 because of its NLM Software that runs in a NetWare server. Although NetWare servers store DOS and Windows applications, they do not execute them. All programs that run in a NetWare server must be compiled into the NLM format. They are typically written in C and use Novell's libraries. (NetWare Loadable Module See NLM. ) architecture and comprehensive NDS See eDirectory. NDS - Netware Directory Services (Novell Directory Services See NDS. ) integration. FAXserve 5 provides sophisticated fax services to users of Novell GroupWise GroupWise is a cross-platform collaborative software product from Novell, Inc. offering e-mail, calendaring, instant messaging and document management. Summary GroupWise can operate on a number of server and workstation platforms. , NetWare and IntranetWare, allowing them to easily send and receive faxes via email. Outbound emails with attachments can be automatically converted to fax images and sent to the intended recipient. "We recommend Cheyenne FAXserve 5 to our GroupWise users because of the tight integration and flexibility offered through its NLM support and integration with NDS," said Lowell Camp, director of business development for Novell's Applications Division. "The combination of GroupWise and FAXserve provides a strong administrative solution for users through NDS." Cheyenne FAXserve 5 for NetWare & GroupWise incorporates several first-to-market features, including complete, built-in support for leading Windows applications, such as Microsoft Word A full-featured word processing program for Windows and the Macintosh from Microsoft. Included in the Microsoft application suite, it is a sophisticated program with rudimentary desktop publishing capabilities that has become the most widely used word processing application on the market. , Microsoft Excel, Lotus AmiPro, and Corel WordPerfect. Whether in GroupWise or Windows applications, users are able to fax quickly and easily. In addition, FAXserve offers full ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. support, digital T-1 support, and support for Windows 95 and DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) A message protocol in Windows that allows application programs to request and exchange data between them automatically. DDE - Dynamic Data Exchange , which allows users to send faxes from any DDE-compliant application. "We are committed to offering our customers the most advanced, streamlined and intuitive fax solutions available," said Wayne Lam, vice president and general manager for Cheyenne's NetWare Division. "FAXserve's transparent integration with GroupWise, together with its broad, industry-leading device support, provides a complete and powerful network fax solution for corporations of all sizes." With full NDS support, FAXserve 5's centralized administration enables network administrators to configure FAXserve users and network services from a single location. Its NLM architecture allows fax services to operate as an extension of GroupWise. The gateway utilizes NetWare's multi-tasking capabilities to provide enhanced performance on up to 32 fax lines. FAXserve for NetWare & GroupWise supports inbound routing via multiple transmission methods, including DID, DTMF (Dual-Tone MultiFrequency) The type of audio signals that are generated when you press the buttons on a touch-tone telephone. See also DMTF. DTMF - Dual Tone Multi Frequency , Line Routing, Novell NEST and "Postmaster postmaster - The electronic mail contact and maintenance person at a site connected to the Internet or UUCPNET. Often, but not always, the same as the admin. The Internet standard for electronic mail (RFC 822) requires each machine to have a "postmaster" address; usually it is " routing. In addition, FAXserve is fully scalable and certified on more than 100 leading Class 2/2.0 multi-port serial boards and intelligent fax boards, accommodating large and small-scale environments and providing administrators the flexibility to choose the hardware that best suits their needs. FAXserve 5 for NetWare & GroupWise is now available in user licenses that range from five to an unlimited number of users. Pricing starts at $595 suggested retail price, with special upgrade pricing available for existing FAXserve customers. GroupWise 5, Novell's premier Intranet application, is the first expanded Email system in the industry to include full document and image management capabilities as part of a new Universal Mailbox. GroupWise 5 helps companies leverage their corporate network investment by providing an instant collaborative solution for the corporate Intranet. Building on GroupWise 4.1, GroupWise 5 seamlessly integrates calendaring/scheduling, task management, shared folders, conferencing, workflow and Internet access into the Universal Mailbox. Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : CA), with headquarters in Islandia, N.Y., is the world leader in mission-critical business software. The company develops, licenses and supports more than 500 integrated products that include enterprise computing and information management, application development, manufacturing and financial applications. CA has 9,000 people in 130 offices in 40 countries and had revenue of more than $3.5 billion in fiscal year 1996. CA can be reached by visiting http://www.cai.com on the World Wide Web, emailing info@cai.com or calling 1-516-342-5224. CA's Cheyenne division develops essential software solutions for NetWare, Windows NT, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , Macintosh, and OS/2 networks. Its enterprise-wide offerings include an array of storage management, security, communications products, including Cheyenne HSM (1) (Hierarchical Storage Management) The automatic movement of files from hard disk to slower, less-expensive storage media. The typical hierarchy is from magnetic disk to optical disc to tape. , JETserve, InocuLAN, FAXserve, DS Standard NDS Manager, AuditWare for NDS, and its flagship product line, the ARCserve family of network backup software. Cheyenne can be contacted at (800) 243-9462 (U.S. or Canada) or (516) 465-4000, or by visiting its WWW WWW or W3: see World Wide Web. (World Wide Web) The common host name for a Web server. The "www-dot" prefix on Web addresses is widely used to provide a recognizable way of identifying a Web site. home page at: www.cheyenne.com. Novell, Inc. is the world's leading provider of network software. The company offers a wide range of network solutions for distributed network, Internet, intranet and small-business markets. Information about Novell's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com. -0- All referenced product names are trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Patrick Karle Cheyenne Division of Computer Associates (516) 465-5517 pkarle@cheyenne.com or Kristin Schultz Novell, Inc. (801) 228-5124 kschultz@novell.com |
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