ON Technology Announces Business Partner Program.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 1999--

Advanced Desktop Management System Allows Systems Integrators

and Value Added Resellers to

Enhance Profitability and Expand Portfolio of Value-Added Services

ON Technology Corporation (Nasdaq:ONTC) today announced the ON Business Partner Program, which offers systems integrators (SIs) and value-added resellers (VARs) the opportunity to significantly enhance the profitability of major IT projects such as new PC roll-outs, OS migrations and Y2K remediations -- while expanding their service portfolio to include remote seat management and Help Desk operations. ON's new channel program is based on ON Command CCM(TM), the industry's leading open and scalable desktop management system for enterprise networks. The program provides a series of reseller-optimized offerings including volume discounts on software sales, lead generation, training, Web-based support and joint marketing.

ON Command CCM's unique network booting technology allows operating systems, applications and Y2K tests and fixes to be installed and configured on multiple PCs simultaneously over high-speed corporate networks, from both UNIX and NT servers. ON Command CCM's unique approach allows PCs to be easily customized on a per-PC or group-wide basis via an intuitive point-and-click interface--without the overhead of sending a technician to each desktop or maintaining numerous image files, as with conventional solutions. The system supports the new Microsoft Management Console (MMC), can easily be integrated with enterprise frameworks such as Tivoli Enterprise and Microsoft SMS, and allows remote systems management over LANs, WANs and the Internet.

ON Command CCM is therefore ideal for VARs and SIs implementing new PC roll-outs, enterprise-wide operating system migrations (e.g., from Microsoft Windows 3.1 or OS/2 or to Windows 95/98 or NT), application upgrades (e.g., Lotus Notes, Netscape Communicator or SAP R/3), and Y2K remediation projects including BIOS updates.

In addition, CCM's ability to continuously manage the entire PC lifecycle--including remote installation of NT service packs and configuration of IP addresses and printer settings, for example--makes the system well-suited for VARs and SIs looking to expand their service offerings to include outsourced Help Desk operations and offsite seat management. Finally, ON Command CCM provides an additional source of software product revenue for VARs and SIs whose customers elect to manage their own desktops after the initial install using ON Command CCM.

"As an ON Command CCM reseller for the federal and aerospace contractor marketplace, QTSI has successfully and rapidly implemented ON Command CCM for Lockheed Martin and is currently implementing ON Command CCM for the US Special Operations Command," said Chick Garcia, president and CEO, Quantum Technology Services, Inc. (QTSI), a Cocoa Beach, Florida-based ON Business Partner. "ON Command CCM is an integral component of QTSI's complete seat management services offering to the government marketplace."

"Value added resellers and systems integrators are looking for technologies that add value for end-user IT organizations as well as increase their own profit margins," said Roy Sanford, vice president of marketing and alliances, ON Technology. "ON Command CCM's desktop management track record and compelling value in reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of networked PCs of all types make it a logical addition for these companies."

How to Become an ON Business Partner

For information on becoming a member of the ON Business Partner Program, contact ON Technology via email at [e-mail], call [phone], or visit the ON Technology Web site at www.on.com.

About ON Command CCM

ON Command CCM provides a unique pre-OS and network booting technology that allows operating systems and applications to be instantaneously deployed to multiple client PCs simultaneously from centralized Windows NT or Unix servers, for immediate installation and configuration. The system supports a range of desktops including DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95 and Windows NT. ON Command CCM significantly reduces Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and enhances IT quality of service while providing continuous configuration capabilities to IT organizations.

In order to enhance the integration of ON Command CCM with complementary technologies, ON has formed business and technology alliances with major hardware manufacturers including Dell Computer Corporation (NASDAQ:DELL), 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) and Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ:SUNW); core technology suppliers including Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Intel Corporation and complementary enterprise software vendor Tivoli Systems Inc., an IBM company.

About ON Technology Corporation

ON Technology Corporation is a publicly traded company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1985, ON Technology Corporation offers ON Command CCM and Meeting Maker, open and scalable solutions that deliver financial, operational and strategic benefits for enterprise networks. Additional information concerning ON Technology Corporation can be found at www.on.com.

ON Technology, Meeting Maker and ON Command CCM are registered trademarks of ON Technology Corporation.

All other brand names and trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

The statements in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with uncertainties pertaining to customer orders, demand for products and services, development of markets for ON Technology's (the Company) products and services and other risks identified in the Company's SEC filings. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.