Novell is a firm believer in the power of networking. The company’s flagship NetWare network server operating system connects desktop computers to corporate networks, integrating directories, storage systems, printers, servers, and databases.

Novell also provides a version of the Linux operating system, and applications including network management software, collaborative tools, and directory services products. In addition, it offers a variety of services such as IT consulting, implementation, support, and training. Novell’s strategic partners include CA, Dell, Intel, Microsoft, and SAP. It sells through a direct sales force, as well as through distributors, resellers, and systems integrators.

Almost 50 percent of Novell’s employees are located outside of the U.S., in more than 100 offices around the world including regional and development offices located in Bangalore, India; Beijing; Bracknell, United Kingdom; Paris; Prague, Czech Republic; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Sydney, Australia; and Tokyo.

Corporate headquarters are in Waltham, Mass., with key facilities located in Provo, Utah and Nuremberg, Germany.