Attachmate Announces the Release of NetWizard v5.0; A Comprehensive Solution for Enterprise-wide, Desktop Management

Business Wire, Sept 10, 2002

Business Editors, Technology Writers

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2002

Attachmate Corporation, a provider of enterprise information access and management software, today launched NetWizard(R) v5.0, the latest version of its rapid-deployment, desktop management system.

NetWizard offers integrated functionality for desktop software and hardware inventory, software distribution and installation, usage metering, license administration, remote control, and policy management.

Attachmate NetWizard v5.0 features

NetWizard v5.0 offers the following enterprise-caliber features and benefits:

-- Integration with Microsoft Active Directory

-- Wake On LAN support

-- Ability to collect, display and export Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) inventory data

-- Command-line build support for the distribution and launch of Windows Installer applications (MSI files)

-- Enhanced Manager supports multi-package, simultaneous distributions

Specifically designed for complex, geographically distributed organizations, NetWizard scales to accommodate any number of desktops. It can also be custom-tailored and implemented to fit an organization's unique desktop management requirements and environment. NetWizard features a simplified management interface, in addition to fault tolerance and recovery capability.

"NetWizard provides administrators with more centralized control, which is significant in time- and cost-savings," explained Markus Nitschke, Attachmate's vice president of marketing. "NetWizard allows you to collect software version and hardware information, automatically upgrade outdated programs, and monitor usage of those programs for license compliance - easily and cost-effectively. We have customers today who are realizing savings of up to 90% in operating costs because of NetWizard."

As customers roll out new software and updates, NetWizard sends only relevant data or updates as needed, so the impact on network bandwidth is minimized. Microsoft Active Directory(R) integration eases administrative tasks because NetWizard can detect whether a network client is already a member of an Active Directory organizational structure, so it can automatically map and integrate this existing structure onto the NetWizard management interface. NetWizard v5.0 enables users to collect, display, and export Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) inventory data. NetWizard's Package Editor also eases administration of MSI files with command-line build support for the distribution and launch of Windows Installer applications. Details are at http://www.attachmate.com/products/profile/0,1016,3969_1,00.html.> About Attachmate

Attachmate Corporation, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is a privately held worldwide supplier of mission-critical host access solutions for Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises. The company provides solutions for direct, real-time access to back-office systems, Web-to-host and desktop-to-host solutions, plus flexible enterprise application integration and Web services offerings. News and information is available at http://www.attachmate.com or by calling Attachmate(R) worldwide headquarters in Bellevue, Wash., at 425/644-4010.

(c) 2002 Attachmate Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Attachmate and NetWizard are registered trademarks of Attachmate Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.