Data General to support Oracle's framework for network computing; Standards-based initiative complements Data General's open systems strategy.

WESTBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 1996--Data General announced today that it will support Oracle's Network Computing Architecture on its family of AViiON servers.

Based on open standards, this architecture provides a cross-platform environment for developing and deploying network- centric applications regardless of computing model.

"Network Computing Architecture complements Data General's open systems strategy of offering our customers a choice of industry-standard solutions," said Sue Sweeney, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Data General. "This network-centric framework will drive demand for standards-based secure and scalable systems, such as our high-security internet products and future ccNUMA systems."

The open approach of Network Computing Architecture will enable AViiON servers to participate in multi-vendor environments and support a number of different computing models, such as client/server, the internet, and distributed objects. With these capabilities customers can preserve their software investments and leverage new server technologies without limiting their ability to deploy future network-centric applications.

About Data General

Data General (NYSE:DGN) provides 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.

-0- AViiON is a registered trademark of Data General Corporation.

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