Data General announces CYBERSHIELD: A Netward solution; Highest security server for Internet computing.

WESTBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 1996--Data General Corporation (NYSE:DGN) today introduced CYBERSHIELD, its first Netward solution, featuring the highest level of security currently available for Internet computing. Netward is Data General's family of Internet solutions.

CYBERSHIELD - the Secure Internet Server - is an AViiON-based system that is an Internet server, Intranet server and Firewall all in one. It is configured specifically to enable businesses to conduct electronic commerce and run enterprise-wide applications over the Internet without having to worry about security threats. Ready-to-use packaged systems, including all necessary hardware and software, as well as implementation services, start at under $50,000. According to industry analyst Jonathan Eunice of Illuminata, Inc., a computer market research firm, Netward's value is that it makes high-level security easy to buy and configure. "We know of no other product that integrates such a high level of security into an intranet gateway."

CYBERSHIELD includes Data General's DG/UX B2 Security operating system, and CYBERSHIELD Secure Internet Software (CSIS), a software solution from BDM International. B2 is the highest security designation given by the U.S. government for general purpose operating systems. CSIS provides firewall capability, security management, and data filters that scan for viruses, check keywords and easily adjust to fit an organization's information access policy. "This Netward solution is ideal for companies who want to leverage the Internet and Intranets for their day-to-day business transactions with customers, partners, and suppliers as well as to maximize the information available for their own employees," said David Ellenberger, vice president, Corporate Marketing, Data General. "With CYBERSHIELD we are offering a total package that includes the industry's most secure platform, comprehensive support, and Internet implementation services."

"Organizations using the Internet or a virtual private network to conduct business have to be able to do two things," said William Dawson, senior vice president, Information Systems, BDM Federal. "One, protect their information and corporate resources against security threats; two, be able to quickly deploy new and emerging technologies such as Open Market's electronic commerce solutions to take full advantage of the `net's'' potential without breaching security," he added. "CYBERSHIELD is the only solution that lets you do that right now."

CYBERSHIELD is the only solution that uses containment technology embedded in a B2-level high assurance operating system combined with end-to-end authentication and encryption mechanisms to allow users to safely bridge the Internet and Intranet. Data General is the only vendor whose UNIX operating system is undergoing B2-level security evaluation.

Netward Applications Partners

Data General is working with the premier providers of Internet solutions to offer secure server packages. The first of these partners is Open Market, Inc., a leading provider of Internet commerce software, which is supplying a family of products on Netward. These products provide users with the means to deploy Internet business applications and manage critical aspects of electronic commerce. They include:

-- OM-Axcess, software that permits centralized management of permission transactions;

-- OM-SecureLink Executive, which allows a web server to offer goods and services for sale and protect access to content in conjunction with OM-Axcess;

-- Secure WebServer Version 2.0, the highest performing web server on the market, capable of supporting up to 5,000 simultaneous client connections;

-- WebReporter Version 2.0, a tool that enables server activity analysis;

-- Merchant Solution, a program that allows creation of a full front office Internet Commerce environment.

In addition, Open Market's WebServer is offered with the CYBERSHIELD system.

Availability

The CYBERSHIELD system will be available from Data General and its authorized resellers. Entry level system solutions, including an AViiON server, DG/UX operating system with B2 Security options, CSIS, Open Market's WebServer, and Data General Implementation Services, will start at under $50,000.

THiiN Line Business Unit

In addition to its efforts in the "secure" Internet server area, Data General also recently announced it would expand into a new market for "thin servers," which are designed for fast information access on the Internet. The company established a THiiN Line Business Unit, under the direction of Senior Vice President Tom West, to develop and market Internet appliances, such as "thin servers," "information servers," and network-attached storage.

About Open Market

Open Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:OMKT) develops, markets, licenses and supports high-performance software products that allow its customers to engage in business-to-consumer and business-to-business electronic commerce on the Internet and to deploy Internet-based applications within an enterprise. Open Markets' innovative technology enables the separation of the management of business transactions from the management of content, thereby allowing companies to securely and centrally manage business transactions using content located on multiple distributed Web servers. The company, with headquarters in Cambridge, Mass. can be reached on the Internet at http://www.openmarket.com.

About BDM International

BDM International, Inc. (NASDAQ:BDMI) provides information technology, systems and services to a wide range of government, commercial and international clients. The company, with headquarters in McLean, VA, reported revenues of $890 million in 1995. Additional information on the company, its products and services is available on the Internet at http://www.bdm.com.

About Data General

Data General Corporation (NYSE:DGN) is an open systems company that specializes in providing servers, storage systems and services to information technology users worldwide. The company, with headquarters in Westboro, Mass., reported revenues of $1.2 billion in fiscal 1995. Additional information on the company, its products and services is available on the Internet at http://www.dg.com

AViiON and DG/UX are registered trademarks; Netward and THiiN Line are trademarks of Data General Corporation. CYBERSHIELD is a trademark of BDM International. OM-Axcess, OM-SecureLink Executive, Secure WebServer, WebServer, WebReporter and Merchant Solution are trademarks of Open Market, Inc. All other brand and product names appearing in the press release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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