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Netscape Delivers Meta-Directory Services to Large Enterprises

Strategic Insights

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Netscape Communication Corporation has announced the delivery of meta-directory services to large enterprises, enabling them to consolidate directory data from multiple sources. This move is part of Netscape's strategy to provide companies with products and services that integrate legacy applications with their corporate data. By leveraging meta-directory services, enterprises can create a centralized engine for consolidated directory data on a large scale.

Key Takeaways:

  • Netscape's meta-directory strategy is to provide companies with products and services that integrate legacy applications with their corporate data.
  • The company's meta-directory services enable customers to consolidate directory data from multiple sources, including messaging systems, databases, ERP systems, network operating systems, and enterprise applications.
  • Customers such as Johnson Controls and The West Group have already deployed meta-directory solutions using Netscape Directory Server software.
  • The virtual directory feature of Netscape Directory Server allows legacy data stores to be integrated with the directory server without moving the data.
  • Netscape Directory Server is a high-performance, scalable directory that offers enterprise-class reliability and Extranet-ready security features.
  • The Directory QuickStart Program offered by Netscape Worldwide Professional Services helps customers design and deploy Netscape Directory Server-based solutions that coexist with legacy data sources.
  • The Western Group, an online service of West Group, is using Netscape Directory Server as a meta-directory solution for deploying a 1,000,000+ entry directory of legal professionals.

Statistics:

  • The West Group is using Netscape Directory Server to manage a 1,000,000+ entry directory of legal professionals.
  • Netscape Directory Server has been shipping since January 1998.
  • The Directory QuickStart Program is available through Netscape Worldwide Professional Services.

Sources:

  • PR Newswire, "Netscape Communication Corporation Delivers Highly Flexible Meta-Directory Services"
  • Netscape Communication Corporation, http://home.netscape.com
  • PR Newswire, http://www.prnewswire.com/

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