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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts:
Jennifer Jester/ Lucia Graziano
Banyan Systems
508-898-1000
Joann Anderson
Copithorne & Bellows
617-252-0606
Michael Dodson
Digital Equipment Corporation
508-467-7018
BANYAN SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION ENTER
WORLDWIDE STRATEGIC SALES AND SUPPORT RELATIONSHIP
WESTBORO, Mass., Mar. 2, 1992 -- Banyan Systems and Digital
Equipment Corporation today announced a worldwide strategic
relationship in which Digital will sell, service, and support
BanyanR VINESR network operating system products throughout the
United States and abroad.
In conjunction with the reseller agreement, the two companies also
signed a comprehensive, worldwide cooperative support agreement.
Under this agreement, Digital will provide support for VINES
networks to Digital's global customers.
The agreements are now being implemented throughout the United
States, and will be extended to Europe and the rest of the world on
a market by market basis at a later date.
According to James D. D'Arezzo, Banyan vice president, marketing,
"As Banyan and Digital work together, the synergy between the
companies' products will grow and the potential for expanding our
joint customer base will be tremendous. Equally important, the
cooperative support agreement ensures that our mutual customers
will receive the highest levels of service and support wherever
they are located. The bottom line is that joint customers seeking
a total system solution will be able to get it from Digital."
John T. Rose, vice president of Digital's Personal Computing
Systems Group, said, "Digital understands how vital it is for our
customers to have the widest choice of PC networking technologies
and products. Digital's new relationship with Banyan strengthens
our ability to provide customers with cost-effective global
networking solutions for enterprises of any size."
Paul Kelly, Digital's desktop services manager, added, "This will
allow mutual customers to maximize their desktop investments and
receive the highest level of service and systems integration
possible. Our agreement with Banyan supports Digital's commitment
to open technology, open products, and open services."
more
BANYAN AND DIGITAL ENTER WORLDWIDE RELATIONSHIP/ March 2/ Page 2
Joint customers of Banyan and Digital reacted enthusiastically to
the news of the alliance between the companies. "We applaud the
establishment of the relationship between Digital and Banyan; it
shows they are continuing to place real-world networking solutions
and customer support at the top of their respective priority
lists," said Art Masson, director transportation systems
development, CSX Technology.
Scope of Worldwide Reseller Contract
The reseller agreement between Banyan and Digital is far reaching:
* Digital will add Banyan VINES products to the Digital price
list.
* Digital will purchase and stock inventories of Banyan
products and spares, as required to support customers.
* Digital's multivendor integration lab in Atlanta, Ga. will
maintain current VINES demonstration products.
* Banyan will train Digital personnel to sell and support
Banyan products, and to become Certified Banyan Engineers.
* The companies will regularly exchange product and technical
information.
* The companies will regularly discuss market requirements,
and hold joint reviews of product market performance.
* The companies will participate in joint sales lead
generation and fulfillment.
Scope of Worldwide Cooperative Support Agreement
According to the cooperative support agreement with Banyan, Digital
will offer total systems support, systems integration, and other
services to customers who purchase Banyan VINES products. These
additional services include:
* Installation support for client and server software.
* Advisory telephone support.
* Critical on-site remedial support.
* Upgrades to new versions of Banyan products.
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About Banyan Systems
Banyan Systems is the pioneer and a leader in enterprise-wide
PC-based networking systems. These systems enable all computer
resources within any organization to interoperate freely as part of
a unified global network. Headquartered in Westboro, Mass., the
privately held company markets products worldwide through
authorized Banyan network integrators and resellers. North
America's largest privately held networking software house, Banyan
was founded in 1983.
Banyan and VINES are registered trademarks of Banyan Systems.
BANYAN AND DIGITAL ENTER WORLDWIDE RELATIONSHIP/ March 2/ Page 3
About Digital Equipment Corporation
Digital Equipment Corporation, headquartered in Maynard,
Massachusetts, is the leading worldwide supplier of networked
computer systems, software and services. Digital pioneered and
leads the industry in interactive, distributed and multivendor
computing. Digital and its partners deliver the power to use the
best integrated solutions -- from desktop to data center -- in open
information environments.
Digital is a registered trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation.