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NDS eDirectory to support AltaVista Instant Messaging Service

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BANGALORE: Novell, Inc. has announced that AltaVista has selected its NDS eDirectory software to provide Internet management and security for its instant messaging solution. This NDS eDirectory deployment is a milestone in Novell's strategy to extend its leadership in directory-based networking software to Internet and e-business markets.



As part of AltaVista's software infrastructure, NDS eDirectory provides a security service that authenticates users to AltaVista. As per the press release, the software provides support access to AltaVista's messaging service and other high-volume Internet services. It also provides AltaVista with a software foundation for secure, manageable Internet services that can be personalized in ways that meet user preferences. "We were looking for a scalable directory solution to provide authentication services for AltaVista's messaging service. NDS eDirectory met our needs with flying colors," said AltaVista president and CEO Rod Schrock.



Instant messaging allows users to exchange online message in real-time, with messages appearing on a user's screen without being routed to an e-mail inbox. Based on NDS eDirectory, AltaVista's service takes advantage of Novell's more than seven years of experience in integrating directory software with enterprise and Internet applications. Novell's Consulting Services worked with AltaVista to design, plan and implement the integration of NDS eDirectory with AltaVista.

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