Intel Accelerates Software Distribution With IP Multicast Technology

Releases Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.4 and Launches New Intel LANDesk Group Manager

AMERICAN FORK, UT, March 27, 2000 - Intel Corporation today released the Intel LANDesk Targeted Multicasting Software, new software distribution tools, based on IP multicast technology. Intel also released Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.4 and introduced Intel LANDesk Group Manager, a new product extending the management tools currently shipping on systems from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

The new, patent-pending Intel LANDesk Targeted Multicasting Software speeds up the distribution of software over a network while reducing bandwidth consumption and removing the need to reconfigure routers. Software distribution saves time and money by automating the delivery of new applications, software patches, virus pattern updates or other programs, and eliminating the need to physically visit each PC or server.

"As organizations become more sophisticated, the need for next generation solutions to maintain those growing systems is critical," said Dave R. Taylor, director of marketing of Intel's Systems Management Division. "With the new tools we introduced today and the updates to the Intel LANDesk Management Suite product, customers now have the power to rapidly and efficiently service their increasingly intricate networks."

About Intel LANDesk Targeted Multicasting Software
The Intel LANDesk Targeted Multicasting Software transfers the entire software update once across the wide area network to a selected local system, which then sends the package using IP multicast technology to a targeted group of desktops or servers over the local area network. This method eliminates the additional network traffic generated by traditional software distribution products, which require an individual copy of the entire software update to be sent repetitiously across the wide area network to each desktop or server.

About Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.4
The Intel LANDesk Targeted Multicasting Software is an optional software component for the Intel LANDesk Management Suite product, which was also updated today. With Intel LANDesk Management Suite, IT professionals can easily accomplish key tasks, such as distributing software applications and files, taking control of remote desktops to fix problems, helping make purchase decisions based on accurate hardware and software inventory, helping maintain compliance with software licenses and keeping servers healthy and running.

Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.4 brings together the Linux* support module, enhanced package builder and other updates released since version 6.3 shipped in June 1999. The new version also provides faster remote control, improved scalability, support for new versions of popular database applications and adds Microsoft Windows* 2000 Professional to the list of supported operating environments, which include additional versions of Windows*, Novell NetWare*, Apple Macintosh* and Linux*.

About Intel LANDesk Group Manager
As a new addition to the Intel LANDesk family of products, Intel LANDesk Group Manager expands the management functionality currently available from Intel LANDesk Client Manager, which ships on PCs from more than 30 OEMs. With Intel LANDesk Group Manager, customers can monitor system health, receive alerts and remotely perform updates for up to 250 desktops and servers from a single console. IT Managers can schedule activities, such as BIOS flashing, distributing drivers and executing OEM customized scripts, to minimize impact on network traffic. As an organization grows and requires a more comprehensive management solution, Intel LANDesk Group Manager provides a clear upgrade path to the full set of rich services available in Intel LANDesk Management Suite.

Pricing
The Intel LANDesk Targeted Multicasting Software is priced as low as $30.00 per node for 1,000 nodes. Intel LANDesk Targeted Multicasting Software requires Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.4, which is priced as low $50 per node for 1,000 nodes. Information on the worldwide network of distributors and value-added resellers offering Intel LANDesk products is available at www.intel.com/network/products/software.htm. Intel LANDesk Group Manager will be available later this year from OEMs.

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