Novell Delivers Next-Generation Platform for the Open Enterprise
SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 is now available worldwide
WALTHAM, Mass.-July 17, 2006-Novell today announced the worldwide availability of
SUSE® Linux Enterprise 10, the next-generation platform for the open enterprise.
SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 from Novell® includes SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, providing a secure and reliable foundation for enterprise
computing from the desktop to the data center – a lineup of enterprise-class solutions
matched by no other Linux vendor. Novell will showcase SUSE Linux Enterprise 10
at the LinuxWorld* Conference & Expo in San Francisco Aug. 15-17.
“We're extremely proud and excited to provide the latest and most innovative Linux
desktop and server technology to our customers,” said Jeff Jaffe, executive vice
president and chief technology officer for Novell. “We also look forward to showing
the world the capabilities of SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 in August at LinuxWorld,
as we address the pressing needs of today's IT executives by being first to deliver
fully supported Linux innovations such as Xen virtualization, exceptional performance
and scalability, application-level security, and improved desktop usability.”
SUSE Linux Enterprise is the best-engineered, lowest-cost and most-interoperable
platform for enterprise computing, from the desktop to the data center. Only SUSE
Linux Enterprise offers a complete open source platform for the mission-critical
applications that drive customers' business. Supported and certified by the world's
leading hardware and software vendors, SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 is backed by Novell's
award-winning technical support and global ecosystem of partners and services.
Tony Iams, vice president of System Software Research at Ideas International, Inc.,
said, “Novell's strategy of delivering a broad desktop-to-data center platform solution
provides significant value to organizations through reduced costs and increased
management synergies. Virtualization, security and user-friendly innovations will
also drive more adoption of Linux in the enterprise.”
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Desktop and Customer Care
With extensive deployment in diverse organizations on many types of hardware – including
80 percent of the IBM* zSeries* mainframe Linux* market – SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server provides an open foundation for a variety of server workloads including edge
and infrastructure computing, enterprise database deployment, line-of-business applications,
and mission-critical software applications.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop delivers ease of use and several innovative new features
including Xgl graphics, integrated search and a fully compatible office productivity
suite through the Novell edition of OpenOffice.org 2.0, all at a list price that's
a small fraction of the leading proprietary operating system and office suite alternatives.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is suited for complete desktop replacements, retail
point of service solutions, thin-client deployments and engineering workstations.
Customers who subscribe to SUSE Linux Enterprise gain access to the latest software
enhancements, bug fixes and security patches through regular updates via the newly
announced Novell Customer Center, ensuring the latest functionality and best hardware
support. The Novell Customer Center is a centralized, online portal that also provides
access to technical support and is completely integrated with Novell ZENworks® Linux
Management.
“Linux is the promising future of enterprise computing, and SUSE Linux Enterprise
10 from Novell is delivering on that promise now,” said Nathan Norris, network administration
supervisor for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. “The security, performance
and reliability of SUSE Linux Enterprise provide superior service at a reasonable
cost. And the backing of Novell makes it the right enterprise platform for our mission-critical
applications.”
Pricing
With SUSE Linux Enterprise 10, Novell has greatly simplified pricing for enterprise
customers. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server subscriptions are now available in two forms
– for either mainframe or non-mainframe servers. In addition, customers can choose
basic, standard or priority support. Subscriptions start at $349 per server, and
there is no additional cost for virtual server images. With the new pricing, customers
can save up to $1,000 over a similar Red Hat* subscription for a non-mainframe server.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop subscriptions are available for a list price of $50
per device per year, or $125 for three years. Subscriptions include 90 days of installation
assistance and product updates through the term of the agreement.
To download SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 offerings from Novell and for more information
on pricing and availability, visit http://www.novell.com/linux.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) delivers Software for the Open Enterprise™. With more
than 50,000 customers in 43 countries, Novell helps customers manage, simplify,
secure and integrate their technology environments by leveraging best-of-breed,
open standards-based software. With over 20 years of experience, more than 5,000
employees, 5,000 partners and support centers around the world, Novell helps customers
gain control over their IT operating environment while reducing cost. More information
about Novell can be found at http://www.novell.com.
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