REDMOND, Wash. and ISLANDIA, N.Y. - Dec. 7, 1995 - Building on their previous agreement, Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) and Microsoft Corp. today announced they will Internet-enable their cobranded, integrated product that manages Microsoft® Windows NT™ operating system-based servers.
Microsoft's strategy is to provide Internet and World Wide Web server support as an integral part of Windows NT. CA's strategy is to provide security and network and systems management for the Internet infrastructure with CA-Unicenter®/ICE (Internet commerce-enabled). Currently CA and Microsoft offer an integrated product that includes CA-Unicenter and Microsoft Windows NT Server, Systems Management Server and either Microsoft SQL Server™ version 6.0 or CA-OpenIngres. The companies will work together to make this product Internet-enabled by adding components from CA-Unicenter/ICE and Microsoft Internet Information Server. By doing so, the companies will provide the network, systems and information management required to build and deploy robust Web servers on the Internet and private corporate Internets (Intranets).
As previously announced, the product will be manufactured by Microsoft and marketed by CA through its direct sales force and reseller partners.
"We're delighted to be expanding our relationship with Microsoft to deliver a solution that fills a critical market need," said Charles B. Wang, chairman and CEO of CA. "Enterprises rapidly deploying Web servers need a reliable, robust Internet infrastructure. Now they have it."
"Today's announcement is a major step forward in Microsoft's Internet strategy," said Microsoft Chairman and CEO Bill Gates. "CA and Microsoft provide a powerful and unique combination for delivering enterprise-class Windows NT-based Internet servers."
CA-Unicenter/ICE is a network and systems management solution for securing and managing Web servers and clients and the networks that connect them. It provides security, event management, help desk, Web-server storage management, resource accounting and database monitoring. These capabilities create a management environment for Internet computing that businesses can trust. In addition, through the use of CA-Unicenter, organizations can seamlessly manage Internet-enabled applications as part of their total computing environment.
Microsoft Internet Information Server provides the foundation for customers and Web publishers to share information interactively within a company or across the global Internet. Building on the strengths of the Windows NT Server operating system, Internet Information Server provides a high-performance, reliable and secure platform for publishing and application development. In addition, it takes advantage of the simplicity of installation and administration familiar to users of Windows, while providing seamless integration with customers' current infrastructure.
The two companies will continue to work together to address evolving computing needs, from the desktop to the connected enterprise.
Computer Associates International Inc. (NYSE: CA), with headquarters in Islandia, N.Y., is the world leader in mission-critical business software. The company develops, licenses and supports more than 500 integrated products that include systems and database management, application development, manufacturing and financial applications. CA has 9,000 people in 130 offices in 36 countries and had revenue of $2.6 billion in its 1995 fiscal year. CA can be reached by visiting its home page on the worldwide web (http://www.cai.com).
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.
Microsoft and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
CA-Unicenter is a registered trademark of Computer Associates International Inc.