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Perot Systems Partners with Novell to Deliver Internet and Network Solutions

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Perot Systems Corporation has announced a partnership with Novell, Inc. to deliver directory-enabled Internet and network solutions to customers. The partnership will allow Perot Systems to offer its virtual private network (VPN) solution using Novell technology, enabling customers to securely access remote applications over the Internet.

Key Takeaways:

  • Perot Systems is partnering with Novell to deliver directory-enabled Internet and network solutions to customers.
  • The partnership will enable Perot Systems to offer its virtual private network (VPN) solution using Novell technology.
  • The VPN solution will allow customers to securely access remote applications over the Internet, reducing costs associated with maintaining legacy networks.
  • Perot Systems is currently in the process of deploying an internal VPN that will link its branch offices and remote users internationally.
  • The partnership will also enable customers, partners, and vendors to access Perot Systems' systems online, reducing costs compared to private network solutions.
  • Perot Systems has over 7,000 employees and approximately one billion dollars in revenue, serving clients across multiple industries, including financial services, healthcare, energy, and more.
  • Novell's Novell Consultant & Systems Integrator (CSI) Program will facilitate the partnership, enabling Perot Systems to work with Novell to securely integrate Novell's NDS eDirectory with enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain, customer relationship management (CRM) and other business solutions.
  • Ross Perot, chairman, president, and CEO of Perot Systems, stated that the partnership will enable customers to take advantage of e-business opportunities on the Internet.

Statistics:

  • Perot Systems has over 7,000 employees.
  • Perot Systems has approximately one billion dollars in revenue.
  • Perot Systems serves clients across multiple industries, including financial services, healthcare, energy, and more.
  • Novell has a broad supplier of Net infrastructure software that integrates and manages private business networks and the Internet.

Sources:

  • Perot Systems Corporation Press Release, dated January 20.
  • Perot Systems Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.
  • Novell, Inc. Press Release, dated January 20.
  • Novell, Inc. Web site, at http://www.novell.com.

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