Microsoft and Quest Software Team Up

Microsoft Corp. and Quest Software Inc., a provider of application, database and Windows®-based management solutions, today announced they have reached a milestone by successfully migrating more than 1.5 million Novell NetWare users to Microsoft® Windows Server (TM) 2003.

The companies also have jointly upgraded millions of Windows NT® 4.0 users to Windows Server 2003, and more than 5 million Exchange Server 5.5 users to Exchange Server 2000 and Exchange Server 2003.

Following on the success of the NetWare migration program unveiled in November 2004, Microsoft and Quest today also announced a new agreement allowing enterprise customers with more than 1,000 seats to license Quest GroupWise Migrator with a 20 percent discount off the list price.

"Microsoft is working closely with vendor partners like Quest to create a straightforward plan for customers migrating their networks to the Windows platform," said Martin Taylor, general manager of Platform Strategy at Microsoft.

The NetWare migration promotion program, launched in November 2004, provides a combination of tools, prescriptive guidance, training and technical support for customers considering migrating from Novell NetWare to Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

Microsoft also is providing a number of offerings for customers worldwide that are either considering or actively pursuing a migration from NetWare to Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

"We're pleased with the progress we have made with Microsoft in helping our mutual customers successfully accomplish their Windows migrations," said Andrew Fraser, director of Alliance and Partner Development at Quest Software.

"Microsoft and Quest have made it really attractive for customers who are interested in enjoying the benefits of the Windows Server platform to make their move," said David Holmes, Windows project manager for Fujitsu Services.

Microsoft provides customers and industry partners with a proven, value-based integrated and innovative platform for deploying both Microsoft and third-party business-critical applications, while simplifying and optimizing IT infrastructure so customers can do more with less.