Novell Inc. on Feb. 12 will announce its next-generation network operating system, NetWare 6.5, which includes browser-based portal and team services functions, directory integration and an application server for Web services.
With enterprise demand for directory integration at an all-time high, Oracle Corp. and Siemens have become the latest major vendors to answer the call, forming an alliance to deliver a metadirectory product and a set of related support services.