Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.novell.com
Employees: 3,400
Employee growth: (5.6%)

Novell knows how important networking is to getting ahead in business. The company develops network connectivity software that links desktop computers to corporate networks, integrating directories, storage systems, printers, servers, and databases. It also provides a version of the Linux operating system tailored for businesses (SUSE), network management software (ZENworks), collaborative tools (GroupWise), and network security products (Sentinel). Its services include consulting, support, and training. The company's has strategic partnerships with CA, Dell, Intel, Microsoft, and SAP. It sells directly and through distributors and systems integrators. Novell was acquired by Attachmate in 2011 for about $2.2 billion.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $811.9M
One year growth: (5.8%)
Net income: $378.0M

Officers:
VP Global Field Operations and CIO: José Almandoz
Director Global Public Relations: Ian Bruce
SVP Global Sales: Javier Colado

Competitors:
IBM
Microsoft
Red Hat

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