FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Novell Canada Launches eBusiness Security Tour
Featuring the latest security issues that are critical to today’s eBusiness

MARKHAM, Ontario – October 2, 2000 – Novell Canada today announced the launch of the eBusiness Security Tour across Canada. Hosted by Novell with partners including Compaq Canada, IBM Canada, Veritas Software and JBMLogic, the eBusiness Security Tour will take place in five Canadian cities beginning October 11, targeting IT professionals and eBusiness specialists.

According to the IDC research, commissioned by Novell, the explosion of eCommerce, forecast to reach US $1.6 trillion by 2003, is offering organizations of all sizes new opportunities for growth. Organizations must open up their systems to unprecedented levels of users. However, they must also invest more in security. Current IDC research shows over 75% of companies spend less that 10% of their budget on security inititatives. The research also indicated the next phase of eBusiness will be driven by electronic relationships and eCommunities. This validates Novell’s one Net vision – enabling companies to break down traditional network boundaries to create new interactions with partners, suppliers, employees and customers.

The free half-day event is designed to provide valuable information on security issues that are key to successful eBusiness today:

The re-defined role of the firewall as an eBusiness enabler
Advances in authentication, including Single Sign-On and biometrics
Securing information through PKI and Certificate Management
The best way to protect mission critical data, systems and resources
The role of Novell Directory Services as a single point of control

Attendees who are interested in leveraging a ‘secure’ network as a key enabler for eBusiness can gain insight into organizations that have already created open and secure eBusinesses; see demonstrations of the Net services software that tackles all the essential security elements; and, receive free security evaluation and assessment software, leading analyst security papers and seminar materials.

Novell eBusiness Security Tour:

Vancouver - October 11 - Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre - ID#48620
Calgary - October 12 - Telus Convention Centre - ID#48621
Toronto - October 17 - Metro Toronto Convention Centre - ID#48624
Ottawa - October 18 - Chateau Laurier - ID#48625
Montreal - October 19 - Palais des congrès - ID#48626

For more information or to register online, visit www.novell.com/canada/security.html or call 1-800-892-2922.

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For more information or interview requests, contact:

Anita Wong
Strategic/Ampersand Inc.
(416) 961-5595, ext. 431
anita@stratamp.com