Novell highlights largest ever line up of Linux Solutions at GITEX 2004

Having strengthened its position in the open source market with the recent acquisitions of SUSE LINUX and Ximian, Novell is looking forward to showing decision-makers at the Dubai-based exhibition its full Linux line-up. Visitors to the show will be amongst the first in the region to witness the company's Linux solutions for the enterprise, including desktop, server, management, security, and collaboration services, in action.

'Taking part at GITEX 2004, gives Novell the opportunity to discuss with industry leaders their most critical business issues, including how to reduce cost and complexity whilst securing information and managing their enterprise more efficiently,' said Steve Brown, Regional Vice President, Middle East, Africa, UK & Ireland, Novell.

'Our aim is to inform the business community that Novell has the ability to deliver Linux-based solutions to customers more quickly, more economically, more reliably, more securely, and with more scalability than anyone else in the industry.'

Exhibiting at the show, in hall 8 stand F8-1, Novell will highlight how organizations can leverage the security, reliability, value and flexibility of open source with confidence, knowing they have the backing of a global leader like Novell.

Visitors to the show can take part in live on-stand demonstrations from a team of Novell experts and get the opportunity to meet with some of the organization's senior executives. Experts from Novell will present demonstrations on everything from Novell Linux Desktop and Enterprise Linux Platforms to Service Orientated Architecture and Identity Management.

Informal discussion sessions covering a range of topics - from the Ximian and SUSE acquisitions, and upcoming release of Novell's Open Enterprise
Server (expected to be shipped by the end of this year) to Novell's one Net world vision - will also be hosted by Novell.

With customers including Qatar Petroleum, Zayed University, Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Emirates Media, Higher Colleges of Technology, American Honda, Bank One, British Telecom, Canon Business Solutions, Cathay Pacific, City of Los Angeles, Lufthansa, Michelin, Nissan, Star Alliance and the UK Ministry of Defence, Novell has expertise in meeting the requirements of organizations from key vertical sectors.