Microsoft to Distribute Windows NT Components; Intergraph Rolls Out Major Upgrades of NFS Products at Comdex

Business Wire, Sept 8, 1998

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1998--Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ/NMS: INGR), a leading developer of Windows(R)/UNIX connectivity tools, today at Comdex Enterprise West in San Francisco introduced new and significantly improved versions of its award-winning line of interoperability software, AccessNFS Solutions. Intergraph uses Network File System (NFS)(R), the defacto standard in UNIX environments for sharing files and resources across multiple platforms, as the foundation for its interoperability solutions.

The latest versions of Intergraph's DiskAccess(TM), an NFS client; DiskShare(TM), an NFS server; and AccessNFS Gateway, an NFS gateway, have been optimized for even greater performance. After rigorous testing, Microsoft(R) has awarded Windows(R) logo certification to DiskAccess and BackOffice(R) logo certification to DiskShare. The 4.0 versions of DiskAccess and AccessNFS Gateway have been certified on Windows NT(R) Terminal Server, Microsoft's multi-user thin-client solution, and DiskAccess also supports WinFrame, Citrix's thin-client/server technology.

"The rest of the industry is just now adding features that Intergraph's products have had for some time. With the 4.0 versions, we focused on increasing the robustness and reliability of the product, with the emphasis placed on addressing our customer's needs for reliable file sharing. We wanted to increase the ease of administration and make the products enterprise-ready. Intergraph is the only vendor to offer the IT manager mature technology to handle mission-critical applications across all Windows platforms," said David Melvin, Executive Marketing Manager, Intergraph.

Microsoft's Windows NT Services for UNIX Add-On Pack (SFU), scheduled to ship later this year, will feature the core technology found in these new versions of Intergraph's NFS client and server.

"Microsoft saw an early release of the 4.0 versions of these two NFS products and wanted them to be part of their SFU build," added Melvin. "While showcasing Intergraph's NT solutions, Microsoft's SFU also serves to extend the reach of our NFS solutions for Windows 95 and Windows 98 and our AccessNFS Gateway product. Companies needing to integrate their Windows and UNIX environments will find Intergraph has solutions for all Windows platforms. Microsoft and Intergraph will continue joint development on future offerings."

Renaming the 4.0 version of DiskAccess to DiskAccess for Windows reflects Intergraph's multi-platform solution structure. The new version of DiskAccess features support for Windows NT 3.51, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 on one CD. DiskAccess 4.0 adds support for roaming profiles, allows the user to specify a specific Network Information Services (NIS) server, and includes an updated, high-performance, 32-bit Telnet client.

AccessNFS Gateway 4.0, featuring the mini-redirector technology that Intergraph co-developed with Microsoft, incorporates the same enhancements made to the core architecture of DiskAccess 4.0. AccessNFS Gateway, the first gateway for Windows NT Server, is an easy-to-install, secure, and cost-effective server-based solution that provides access to NFS resources without installing client software. AccessNFS Gateway is available in 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and unlimited user configurations. A new, two-user version is now available exclusively for OEMs.

In a separate announcement at Comdex, Intergraph introduced a limited time promotion bundling a copy of DiskShare 4.0 with each configuration of AccessNFS Gateway 4.0. Combining these two products allows the system administrator to use NT Server to control network file access for all Windows and UNIX clients. This approach is beneficial because it centralizes administration and backup, uses the Windows NT security scheme to manage all user authentication, and eliminates the need to learn or install software on client systems.

DiskShare, which allows UNIX users network-based access to Windows NT files, features a more functional user-interface along with a 300% improvement in performance over version 3.0. In addition, DiskShare supports WebNFS and preserves data integrity among heterogeneous networks by integrating NFS locking with Windows NT system file locking. DiskShare now also supports case-sensitivity when exporting NTFS file systems and supports aliasing complex export paths to user-friendly names. DiskShare is the only server on the market to provide NFS sharing directly from the Windows My Computer, Explorer or File Manager.

DiskAccess and DiskShare 4.0 are currently shipping. AccessNFS Gateway 4.0 and the gateway bundle will ship in October. Customers purchasing the 3.2 version of the gateway between September 1, 1998 and October 15, 1998 will receive a free upgrade to the new version.

For more information about the AccessNFS Solutions family of products, call 1-800-291-9909 or visit Intergraph's NFS Website at http://www.intergraph.com/nfs.> Intergraph Background Information

A computer industry pioneer, Intergraph Corporation provides comprehensive engineering, mapping/ GIS, and IT solutions for the process and building, utilities and transportation industries, and local and national governments. For desktop or enterprise solutions, Intergraph offers software, computers, support, consulting, and training services. Industry analysts consistently rank Intergraph as a top solutions provider in the markets the company has served for three decades. Visit www.intergraph.com for more information about Intergraph Corporation.