Wingra Technologies announces Missive enhancements with links to NetWare for LAT and Microsoft Mail.

MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 1995--Wingra Technologies Inc. announces a significant upgrade to Missive, its intelligent messaging hub.

Missive Version 1.2 includes enhanced messaging services with Novell NetWare Global MHS and direct connections with Microsoft Mail LANs. Missive V1.2 also provides support for the forthcoming Missive Directory Assistance for Global MHS, which synchronizes subscriber directories between Global MHS and Missive.

Missive is a modular, VAX-resident software product which creates direct links across heterogeneous host and LAN networks. Centralized management features, document conversion, and directory services are also included in Missive's e-mail management functions.

Scott Dicks, Wingra's director of marketing and sales, said V1.2 completes Missive's product line. "We now offer superb links to the major LAN e-mail environments: Microsoft Mail, Novell MHS/GroupWise, and Lotus cc:Mail and Notes.

"Coupling these with our links to IBM, DEC, and Unix hosts makes Missive a powerful solution for LAN-to-legacy messaging connectivity. And we've accomplished this interconnectivity without compromising our non-intrusive architecture and ease of use."

With this release, Wingra adds these enhancements to the Missive messaging products:

-- Support for Novell's NetWare Global MHS V2.0 and its native

SMF-71 message format

-- Support for message transport between Global MHS and Missive

using LAT transport

-- Direct message exchange between Missive and Microsoft Mail

for PC Networks

These releases are a logical continuation of the commitment Wingra started when it made the first e-mail link between Novell and Digital in 1990. According to Dicks, "These enhancements are critical components of Wingra's mission to provide the best DEC-to-Novell messaging connectivity in the market."

Tom Freeman, director of engineering, said LAT transport simplifies the network and saves money. "By utilizing NetWare for LAT and Digital's LAT, we eliminate the need for a dedicated MHS gateway PC. LAT Transport represents a substantial improvement in streamlining MHS to DEC messaging systems."

"Today's announcements signify the importance of providing NetWare customers superb connectivity between their NetWare networks and DEC-host data and applications," said Eldon Greenwood, director, product management, Novell GroupWare. "We applaud Wingra's efforts to partner with Novell, providing customers first class, seamless enterprise-wide messaging services."

The Missive SMF-71 channel extends NetWare Global MHS V2.0's increased addressing capabilities to messaging users. "These enhancements make Missive unique in the industry in providing truly seamless messaging between Novell and DEC," added Wingra's Freeman.

"Since Missive's introduction, Wingra has been very active in its efforts to build e-mail interconnectivity between diverse mail systems, including NetWare's native messaging environment, MHS," said Greenwood. "Wingra's releases are an excellent example of key products addressing customer needs for integrated messaging solutions."

The Microsoft Mail for PC Networks conversion channel is a best-of-breed integration. The Missive Channel for Microsoft Mail will incorporate Microsoft Mail users into a heterogeneous messaging network via a direct connection to Missive.

Freeman said, "The Missive channel for Microsoft Mail retains the Microsoft Mail address book, so users continue to use their familiar email addressing method. Unlike other products, our channel will not require a separate FFAPI gateway post office or separate addressing tables."

Greg Lobdell, Group Product Manager of Microsoft's Business Systems Division asserted, "Wingra Technologies has a history of delivering integration products between LANs and legacy systems. We are excited Wingra has chosen Microsoft's API technology to provide seamless network links between Microsoft Mail and other products."

Pricing and Availability

Missive LAT Transport, SMF-71 channel support, Missive release V1.2 and the Channel for Microsoft Mail are shipping now. Missive Directory Assistance for NetWare Global MHS will be released in first quarter 1995.

The Missive channels for Microsoft Mail PC Networks and MHS LANs are each $3,000. Missive MHS LAT Transport markets for $1,000. Missive Directory Assistance is $10,500.

Wingra Technologies Inc. is a privately-held company founded in 1983. Wingra designs and develops networking and messaging integration software products. Worldwide distribution is managed from its Madison headquarters.

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Notes to Editors: Missive and Missive Directory Assistance are trademarks of Wingra Technologies Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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