NetManage Signs Licensing And Joint Development Agreement With Microsoft

Business Wire, Dec 4, 1995

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 1995--NetManage, Inc., the leading supplier of TCP/IP for Windows and Internet connectivity software announced today that it has signed a software licensing and joint development agreement with Microsoft Corporation of Redmond, WA.

The two companies will be working together on OLE controls supporting Internet protocols which is scheduled to be released by Microsoft next year.

"We are very pleased to have entered into this relationship with Microsoft," said Zvi Alon, president and CEO NetManage, Inc. "The fact that Microsoft is licensing our technology demonstrates that we have proven leadership in TCP/IP for Windows and Internet technologies, and are able to utilize these technologies to develop customized business solutions for the internal corporate network, or `intranet.' The agreement with Microsoft combines the strength of two industry leaders to provide a solid Internet product offering, and is an endorsement of NetManages' strategy to provide a complete range of Internet and TCP/IP-based applications for both developers and end users."

"These controls will make it very simple for developers working with OLE development tools to easily add Internet access and protocols to their existing applications," said Roger Heinen, senior vice president of the Developer Division at Microsoft. The controls will operate in all current OLE control containers, including Microsoft Visual Basic, Visual FoxPro, Visual C and Access, as well as third party products. Product details and availability dates were not announced at this time.

About NetManage

NetManage (NASDAQ "NETM") is the fastest growing public software company in the United States. The company develops markets and supports an integrated set of applications, servers and development tools for Microsoft Windows, Windows 95, and Windows NT. NetManage software allows corporations to facilitate communication, sharing of information and collaboration using Internet technology. The company's award winning products include Chameleon, Internet Chameleon and ECCO. NetManage also develops terminal and printer emulation software called Swift, which supports SNA and the migration path from SNA to TCP/IP-based networks. Its products are sold world-wide by NetManage's direct sales force and authorized channel partners. Contact NetManage at http://www.netmanage.com or (408) 973-7171.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day. -0-

NOTE TO EDITORS: Microsoft is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. NetManage, Chameleon, and ECCO are either registered trademarks or trademarks of NetManage, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

CONTACT: NetManage, Inc.

Carey Mitchell, 408/342-7679

carey.mitchell@netmanage.com

or

Microsoft Corporation

Dee Dee Walsh, 206/936-8729

deedeew@microsoft.com