Datawatch and Apple Announce Agreement to Bundle NetOctopus and Virex with Workgroup Servers

Strategic Insights -

Datawatch Corporation, a leading provider of personal computer software, and Apple Computer Inc. have entered into an agreement that will see Datawatch's netOctopus and Virex software packages included with Apple's Workgroup Servers. The partnership aims to provide a comprehensive network management solution for business, education, and publishing customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Datawatch's netOctopus will be bundled with Apple's Workgroup Servers to provide network management and administration capabilities.
  • netOctopus allows system administrators to manage hardware and software inventories, troubleshoot, repair, and prevent problems, install and update software, and perform software metering.
  • Virex, a virus protection software, will also be bundled with the Workgroup Servers to detect, repair, and monitor for virus infections on Macintosh computers.
  • The agreement targets small to medium-sized Macintosh environments and aims to accelerate the penetration of netOctopus into these markets.
  • Additional licenses for netOctopus can be acquired directly from Datawatch, allowing customers to expand their user base.
  • The partnership is expected to provide Datawatch with significant revenues and opportunities for upgrades and additional sales.

Statistics:

  • Ten user version of netOctopus will be provided with each Workgroup Server.
  • A server-only version of Virex will also be included with each Workgroup Server.
  • Licenses for additional users may be acquired directly from Datawatch.
  • Datawatch expects the agreement to significantly accelerate the penetration of netOctopus into small to medium-sized Macintosh environments.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "Datawatch and Apple Announce Agreement to Bundle NetOctopus and Virex with Workgroup Servers" (October 30, 1995)
  • DATAWATCH CORPORATION, "Announcement of Agreement with Apple Computer" (October 30, 1995)