From: IMAGING.CLUB@OFFICE.WANG.COM ("Imaging Club")
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Subject: Banyan Systems Announces VINES for SCO UNIX
Date: 25 Aug 92 15:54:06 GMT
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE          Contact:  Jennifer Jester/Gary Wolfe
                                         Banyan Systems
                                         508-898-1000

                                         Joann Anderson
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BANYAN SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES VINES FOR SCO UNIX

Opens New Opportunities for
Customers Needing PC to UNIX Connectivity

WESTBORO, Mass., July 27, 1992 - - Banyan Systems today announced
a new VINES(R) on UNIX(R) product line which brings the powerful
enterprise network services of VINES directly to standard UNIX
environments.  The initial product of this new family, VINES for
SCO(R) UNIX, is a result of a relationship announced in August 1991
by Banyan Systems and the Santa Cruz Operation (SCO) at the annual
SCO Forum.

Banyan's VINES on UNIX product line complements the company's
flagship VINES network operating system product family and is the
first delivery on Banyan's commitment to support multiple network and
operating system environments with enterprise network services.  These
services comprise an integrated array of networking software that
simplifies or eliminates most complex networking tasks within the
enterprise.

VINES for SCO UNIX combines enterprise networking power with superior
connectivity to the UNIX environent.  VINES for SCO UNIX provides an
easy to use and manage enterprise network solution for customers requiring
UNIX and PC connectivity.  Banyan's enterprise network services run
directly on the SCO UNIX operating system, converting the SCO platform into
a VINES enterprise network server.

Powerful UNIX Connectivity, Applications,
and Database Capabilities

The integration of Banyan enterprise network services with
SCO UNIX results in cost-effective, easy to use UNIX to PC
connectivity.  This enables PC and UNIX users to share files and
printers by means of standard UNIX protocols, including TCP/IP,
NFS, and LPR.  This also provides connectivity to UNIX platforms
such as DEC, HP, IBM, NCR, SUN, and others.  In addition, customers
have the ability to run their choice of SCO UNIX applications and
the enterprise network services on a single server.

Simplifies Development of Client-Server Applications

Developers can leverage the powerful UNIX development
environment combined with enterprise network services to
create high-value client-server applications for the
enterprise.  The product gives developers a greater choice
of SCO and Banyan development tools, including toolkits
and APIs to create distributed applications.

"VINES and SCO users will achieve new levels of competitive
advantage," said James D'Arezzo, Banyan vice president,
marketing.  "Customers can easily build applications by
taking advantage of the combined benefits of enterprise
network services and extensible UNIX environments."

"Banyan VINES for SCO UNIX is an important step toward providing
end users with the distributed-computing solutions they need,"
said Doug Michels, SCO executive vice president.  "As a standard
for enterprise-wide networking, VINES adds new strength to the SCO
open systems platform and increases the networking options that we
can offer to our customers.  VINES for SCO UNIX helps fulfill our
customers' need for an open environment in which they can plug and
play the complete range of applications and equipment on a global
level, with unparalleled ease of user and administration."

Banyan and SCO Coordinate Efforts
to Develop, Sell and Support VINES for SCO UNIX

VINES for SCO UNIX was tailored to meet the needs of the UNIX and
PC networking marketplace through the joint efforts of Banyan and
SCO.  In addition, the two companies are working together to ensure
that jointly authorized distribution channels sell and support both
SCO UNIX and VINES for SCO UNIX.  Close collaboration between the
companies has also resulted in a new technical support alliance which
which offer key support resources for mutual customers and resellers.

This union makes SCO the newest member of Banyan's Strategic
Alliance Program, the industry's only support alliance committed
to understanding and resolving issues in enterprise-wide computer
networks.  Other Alliance members include AT&T/NCR Corp., Cabletron
Systems, Inc., Compaq Computer Corp., Dell Computer Corp., Digital
Communications Associates, Inc., Digital Equipment Corp., FairCom
Corp., Lotus Notes, Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp., Proteon, Inc.,
and Wang Laboratories, Inc.

Pricing and Availability

VINES for SCO UNIX has a suggested U.S. list price range starting at
$3,995 (including StreetTalk [TM] directory, security, administration,
management, and client services).  First customer shipments are scheduled
for September 1992.  Indivial options and suggested U.S. list prices
are:

* File System             $2,295      * Print                $995
* Network Management      $995        * Terminal emulation   $1,695
* Intelligent messaging   $1,495      * Server-to-Server IP  $595
* Applications toolkit    $995

Future VINES for SCO UNIX options include: SNA integration, OSI/GOSIP
support, X.400 messaging, and integrated Wide Area Network (WAN)
support.

About Banyan Systems

Banyan Systems is the pioneer and a leader in enterprise-wide
networking systems, allowing interoperation of all computer systems
as part of a unified global network.  Banyan markets products worldwide
through authorized network integrators and resellers.  Banyan and VINES
are registered trademarks, and StreetTalk is a trademark of Banyan.  SCO
is a registered trademark of the Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.  UNIX is a
registered trademark of USL, Inc.