Hyderabad: Onward Novell Software (I) has launched its next generation networking suite Novell Open Enterprise server and a complete desktop Linux solution, Novell Linux Desktop, in India according to company communiqué.

The 'Novell open enterprise server', is a secure and reliable suite of services that combines NetWare and Suse Linux enterprise server to deliver proven file, print, management, collaboration and application services. Open enterprise server incorporates the best from leading commercial and open source networking platforms along with integrated management tools, identity-based services and Novell's global support ecosystem to meet enterprise-class computing needs.

According to the release, Novell Linux Desktop 9, powered by Suse Linux comes with ready to use end-user operating system, office applications and other productivity tools. This enables consumers to save on having to purchase an operating system license and pay for expensive office applications.

Says Harish S. Mehta, managing director, Onward Novell Software (I), "Affordable computing solutions can play a significant role in making Indian businesses more competitive in today's complex and challenging business environment."

"With Novell Open Enterprise Server and Novell Linux Desktop, Indian organizations now have the freedom to reduce their dependencies on proprietary vendors, lower their IT costs and have a choice and flexibility of building affordable linux foundation from servers to desktops" adds Mehta.