Computer Associates Expands Enterprise Management With New Versions of Unicenter TNG and Unicenter TNG Framework.

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 1998--

Unicenter TNG 2.2 Redefines Network Management, Enhances

All Solution Areas, Introduces Neugents

Unicenter TNG Framework 2.2 Targets Remote Management,

Wireless And ManagedPC Support

Computer Associates underscored its leadership position in the enterprise management market today by announcing the immediate availability of new versions of both Unicenter TNG and its underlying foundation, Unicenter TNG Framework. The new Unicenter TNG 2.2 redefines network management by delivering unique capabilities that address the needs of today's networked infrastructures. It delivers new enhancements in every functional area, providing CA clients with increased value out-of-the-box.

Unicenter TNG 2.2 also provides support for neural network agents (neugents) that learn, predict and resolve problems before they arise. The first neugent, which deals with performance and availability, is available as an add-on option to Unicenter TNG 2.2.

Unicenter TNG Framework 2.2 targets remote management, with full support of ManagedPCs, including initial operating system load, automatic discovery and configuration management. It also provides built-in support for hand-held wireless devices and Enterprise/CSi (Configuration Standardization initiative), which provides for hands-free management of desktops and servers even when they are turned off.

"These new releases of Unicenter TNG continue to raise the standard of enterprise management," said CA Chairman and CEO Charles B. Wang. "With new market-defining technologies that manage modern networks and leverage neural network agents, we are continuing to offer our clients increasing value from their IT investments."

"With the release of CA's Unicenter TNG 2.2, it would be easier to say what Unicenter TNG cannot do than it would be to list the range and depth of its capabilities," said Peter Kastner, chief research officer, Aberdeen Group. "Over the past four years, Unicenter TNG has been positioned as the 'Swiss army knife' of enterprise management, making CA a formidable market presence. Once again, CA raises the bar with Unicenter TNG 2.2."

Unicenter TNG

Additional Unicenter TNG 2.2 enhancements include bi-directional policy synchronization with mainframe security products (CA-ACF2, CA-TopSecret and IBM's RACF), and improved cross-platform scheduling agents for AS/400 and NetWare environments.

Unicenter TNG 2.2 offers built-in advanced network management capabilities such as support for multi-homed devices, instant DHCP discovery and identification, and complete RMON analysis and MIB II support. It also provides the monitoring and management of the health and performance between any two end points in the network. Unlike existing network offerings that require manual polling, Unicenter TNG continually monitors important network connections and their service levels based on pre-defined policies. In the event of performance degradation, it notifies appropriate personnel and takes corrective actions.

Additionally, Unicenter TNG 2.2 provides for the management of new technologies like Frame Relay and ATM networks. Comprehensive Frame Relay management includes end-to-end health, availability and performance monitoring and management as perceived by the end user.

Most Frame Relay service providers support multiple customers across a single Frame Relay network. The end-to-end performance and availability management of individual Private Virtual Circuits (PVC) is extremely complex, requiring the management of DLCMIs (Data Link Connection Management Interfaces) and logical PVCs to get a complete picture of service to the end user.

Unicenter TNG is the only solution that enables the user of Frame Relay networks to monitor and manage their DLCMIs and PVCs. Additionally, it enables the service provider to monitor all the DLCMIs and PVCs in the entire Frame Relay network.

Unicenter TNG Framework

The new version of Unicenter TNG Framework provides additional management services, an extended user interface, and availability on the most comprehensive range of platforms in the industry. Since its introduction 10 months ago, over 40 hardware and software providers have shipped more than 3.6 million copies of the Unicenter TNG Framework with their solutions.

Version 2.2 also includes agents for over 40 operating systems, including Windows 95, Windows NT, NetWare, AS/400, Tandem NSK, and a wide range of UNIX platforms. These event agents allow the user of the framework to view events generated throughout a heterogeneous environment.

Version 2.2 also extends the ability of managers to control remote desktops and systems from a centralized location. Added features include support for remote installation and automatic configuration of operating systems, Web and wireless console, discovery and management of NetPCs, and ManagedPCs.

Unicenter TNG Framework also provides support for managers and WorldView Repository on a wide range of UNIX platforms in addition to Windows NT. The Unicenter TNG Framework is the only framework to provide "out-of-the-box" support for a broad range of platforms, on a single CD. By supporting DMTF/DMI 2.0, it also is the only framework that supports both IETF/SNMP and the new DMTF standard.

Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE: 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 over 11,000 people in 160 offices in 43 countries and had revenue of $4.5 billion in calendar year 1997. CA can be reached by visiting http://www.cai.com on the World Wide Web, emailing [e-mail], or calling 1-516-342-5224. -0- All referenced product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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