Subject: Fw: Novell Acquires PGSoft, Inc.
From: Kirk@eaglespalace.net (kirk@eaglespalace.net)
Date: Tue Feb 22 2000 - 21:18:58 AKST
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Subject: Novell Acquires PGSoft, Inc.
Press Release: 00-29
Distribution: Worldwide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 22, 2000
Novell Acquires PGSoft, Inc.
http://www.novell.com/press/index.html
PROVO, Utah - Feb. 22, 2000 - Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVL) today announced
its acquisition of PGSoft, Inc., a privately held developer of system
software located in Pacific Grove, Calif. Through this acquisition, NovellŪ
obtains technology and expertise to expand its leading portfolio of Net
services software products. Financial terms of the acquisition were not
disclosed.
"PGSoft brings to Novell an experienced staff and strong technologies in
file system interfaces and protocols," said Kent Erickson, Novell vice
president of new product initiatives. "We have an exciting opportunity to
build on our core competency and deliver next-generation Internet file
services. These services will complement our development work on advanced
file sharing services with recently acquired JustOn."
Novell will integrate PGSoft operations with its In-the-Net Services group.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVL, is a leading provider of Net services software
that delivers services to secure and power all types of networks wired to
wireless, corporate and public, the Internet, intranets, and extranets
across leading operating systems. Novell's Net services software provides
the foundation for one Net a single global network that supports new
applications and forms of business. Net Services software gives IT
organizations a way to adapt and accelerate their transformation to
e-business, simplify the management and control of all networks, create a
secure foundation for doing business on the Net, and help deliver a
consistent and high-quality experience to end users in all locations.
Worldwide channel, consulting, education and technical support programs,
along with strategic alliances, combine Novell Net services software with
third-party products and services to form complete Net solutions.
For information on Novell's complete range of products and services, contact
Novell's Customer Response Center at (888) 321-4CRC (4272), or visit
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