Intergraph to License NFS to Microsoft; Newest Partner Extends Market Reach.HUNTSVILLE, Ala ALA aminolevulinic acid. Ala alanine. ala (a´lah) pl. a´lae [L.] a winglike process. .--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 1998--Intergraph Corporation today announced that Microsoft has licensed source-code for Intergraph's NFS (Network File System) The file sharing protocol in a Unix network. This de facto Unix standard, which is widely known as a "distributed file system," was developed by Sun. See file sharing protocol and WebNFS. NFS - Network File System (R) client and server products, DiskAccess(TM) and DiskShare(TM). NFS file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. capabilities will be an important component in Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. Services for 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). , Microsoft's new Windows NT and UNIX interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. add-on product. Windows NT Services for UNIX provides core Windows NT and UNIX interoperability components in a single, integrated package. Support for NFS allows Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server users to easily access files on UNIX systems Noun 1. UNIX system - trademark for a powerful operating system UNIX, UNIX operating system operating system, OS - (computer science) software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services , and vice versa VICE VERSA. On the contrary; on opposite sides. . "Microsoft's new product offering will help accelerate the adoption of Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server in the enterprise," said Jim Meadlock, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Intergraph. "Intergraph's NFS components are one of the core components Microsoft customers request most often. The incorporation of Intergraph's NFS capabilities opens the door for new opportunities to showcase our complete line of interoperability products, services, and support." "Microsoft's long history with Intergraph made it a natural choice for our upcoming Windows NT Services for UNIX Add-On Pack. Intergraph has been consistently first to market with quality implementations of its AccessNFS Solutions," said Frank Artale, General Manager for Enterprise and Systems Management at Microsoft Corp. "Our enterprise customers have been asking for core interoperability between Windows NT Workstation, Windows NT Server, and their UNIX systems, and we are excited to work with Intergraph on providing this functionality." Intergraph is one of the leading providers of interoperability solutions with its AccessNFS Solutions family of products. David Melvin, Executive Marketing Manager at Intergraph pointed out, "Intergraph is uniquely qualified as an integration partner because of our own migration from UNIX to Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server. We applied that experience to help migrate early adopters of our Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server applications. Today, we offer Migration Services as part of a complete line of integration solutions that include software, services, and support." In addition to continuing to market DiskAccess and DiskShare, Intergraph's premier NFS client and server products for Windows NT, Intergraph also offers AccessNFS Gateway, the first NFS gateway for Windows NT Server. With AccessNFS Gateway, companies can deploy a server-based solution rather than install software on individual clients. This approach greatly lowers the total cost of ownership of an NFS implementation and increases network security. AccessNFS Solutions also includes eXalt(TM), an X11R6.3 compliant X display server; Batch Services, a task automation tool for Windows NT; and a version of DiskAccess for Windows 95. Intergraph provides an alternative to porting applications with OPENNT(TM)/NFS Solutions, the only complete UNIX environment for Windows NT that allows users to run their UNIX applications on the same platform with their Windows applications A program that is written to run under Microsoft's Windows operating system. Such applications typically run under all 32-bit versions of Windows, but earlier applications might also run under the 16-bit versions (Windows 3.x) as well. See Windows. . Combined with Migration Services and a worldwide support organization, Intergraph provides one of the most complete offerings of any single vendor. More information can be found at Intergraph's website: http://www.intergraph.com/nfs. -0- Intergraph Background Information A computer industry pioneer, Intergraph Corporation provides comprehensive engineering, GIS (1) (Geographic Information System) An information system that deals with spatial information. Often called "mapping software," it links attributes and characteristics of an area to its geographic location. , and IT solutions for the process and building, utilities and transportation industries, and local and national governments. For desktop or enterprise solutions, Intergraph offers software, computers, support, consulting, and training services. Industry analysts consistently rank Intergraph as a top solutions provider in the markets the company has served for three decades. Intergraph common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. under the symbol: INGR. Visit our web site at www.intergraph.com for more information about Intergraph Corporation. Intergraph and the Intergraph logo are registered trademarks of Intergraph Corporation. DiskAccess, DiskShare and eXalt are trademarks of Intergraph Corporation. OPENNT is a trademark of Softway Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Intergraph Corp., Huntsville David B. Melvin, 256/730-8764 dbmelvin@ingr.com or Eileen A. Heaton, 256/730-8207 eaheaton@ingr.com www.intergraph.com |
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