FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WESTBORO, MA, May 11, 1999 – Applix, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLX), a
leader in decision support applications for Linux and UNIX
workstations, announced today that the company has joined the IBM
Netfinity ServerProven program. The program certifies that
Applixware for Linux and Anyware for Linux have been tested for
compatibility on IBM’s Intel-based Netfinity servers.
“We’re delighted that Applix has become the first solution
developer to verify two popular applications as part of the
expanded ServerProven for Linux program? said Sandy Carter,
Director of Netfinity Partners in Development. “ServerProven helps
to give confidence to customers that they are getting the right
solution right out of the box. It?s also significant to our
customers because these verified solutions represent Linux
applications which move beyond the more commonly-seen web-serving
applications.”
The IBM Netfinity ServerProven program provides hardware and
application compatibility testing leading to certification for
independent business applications. The program pre-tests and
validates software applications using IBM Netfinity Servers,
operating systems and hardware options for ease of installation,
configuration, use and maintenance in a real-world environment.
“Applix Sales is seeing an ever increasing number of corporate
customers for our Applixware for Linux office suite. There is
clearly a demand for major hardware companies such as IBM to
certify applications for their platforms to guarantee
compatibility,” said R.J. Grandpre, VP Sales and Marketing for the
Applixware Division. “We’re happy to be working with IBM and their
Netfinity Server Proven progam to ensure smooth installations and
reliable implementations for mission critical business applications
such as Applixware Office.”
Applixware and Anyware running on the Netfinity will be
showcased at Applix’ booth at the upcoming Linux Expo May 18-22,
1999 in Raleigh, NC.
About Applix, Inc.
Applix, Inc. (NASDAQ: APLX), headquartered in Westboro, Mass.,
is a leading provider of Internet front-office business
applications for the enterprise that allow organizations to better
access, analyze, and act on customer and market information. Applix
Enterprise is an Internet-based customer relationship management
solution that received the Editor’s Choice Award from Call Center
Solutions Magazine in 1998; Applix TM1 is an online analytical
processing solution for decision support and real-time business
analysis; and Applix office solutions include Applix Office for
UNIX, Linux and Windows NT, and Anyware Office for Java-based
desktops.
With thousands of customers around the world, including such
companies as AT&T, Blockbuster Video, Bristol-Myers Squibb,
British Airways, Chase Manhattan Bank, Credit Suisse, Daimler Benz,
Deutsche Bank, Harrah’s, Hewlett-Packard, Kaiser Permanente,
Motorola, MTV, New Holland, Reuters, Siemens, Singapore Telecom,
SmithKline Beecham, Sony, Sun Microsystems, U.S. Army, U.S.
Department of Energy and VISA International, Applix leads the way
in delivering Internet-centric business applications for today’s
globally distributed companies. More information can be found at
http://linux.applixware.com.
Notes to Investors
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements
which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially. Specifically, comments related
to the demand for, revenue from and acceptance of the Company’s
products and the Company’s position in the markets, may be
considered forward-looking and subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to: the rate of growth in
market demand for the products; the acceptance of the Company’s
products; intense competitive conditions; rapid technological
change; frequent new product introductions and evolving domestic
and international standards which may render existing products and
services obsolete. Refer to the Form 10-K for the year ended 1998
for a list of factors as discussed under “Risk Factors “.
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Contact:
Richard Manly
Applix, Inc.
508-870-0300 Ext. 256
rmanly@applix.com
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