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Media Alert
January 20, 1992
Novell INTRODUCES NETWARE MESSAGING CONNECT
Links NetWare MHS and Mainframe Messaging Systems
Overview: Novell introduces NetWare Messaging CONNECT, a comprehensive
connectivity solution between IBM mainframe-based messaging
systems and LAN-based messaging systems. The new product
preserves users' investment in IBM mainframe and SNA networks
by tying together IBM mainframe messaging applications and
NetWare MHS-compatible applications.
NetWare Messaging CONNECT consists of two cooperative software
packages: CONNECT/MVS for the IBM mainframe and CONNECT/LAN for
the NetWare network.
Benefits: NetWare Messaging CONNECT gives NetWare MHS (Message Handling
Service) users extended messaging connectivity with IBM
mainframe and midrange messaging products.
The new product:
■ Allows NetWare MHS users to exchange messages and files with IBM
OfficeVision, DISOSS (Distributed Office Support System) and PROFS
(Professional Office System) users.
■ Allows NetWare MHS users to receive mainframe reports and files.
■ Uses existing SNA networks to route messages and files.
■ Uses an SNA session provided by NetWare for SAA to exchange messages and
files between NetWare MHS users and users of messaging applications on
IBM mainframes.
■ Allows laptop computer users who have NetWare MHS personal edition to
exchange messages with IBM OfficeVision, DISOSS and PROFS users.
Availability: NetWare Messaging CONNECT will be available in February 1992
and can be purchased from participating Novell platinum
resellers.
Pricing: NetWare Messaging CONNECT is priced at $24,995 which includes
CONNECT/MVS software for the IBM mainframe and one copy of
CONNECT/LAN software for the NetWare network. Additional
CONNECT/LAN software is priced at $2,495.
Contact: Rene Siegel, Novell, Inc. (408) 473-8285 or Novell Press
Relations (801) 429-5833