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SCO OpenServer Release 6 Sales Guide
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OpenServer 6 Value Propositions
SCO OpenServer 6 has undergone an impressive new modernization including large file support and support for a broader array of modern applications. With a decade of rock-solid stability and dependability, SCO OpenServer has stood the test of time for businesses. SCO OpenServer provides an affordable all-in-one server to small to large businesses. Out of the box, SCO OpenServer lets businesses manage e-mail, simplify collaboration, protect data with secure back-ups, connect a mobile work force, and share high-speed Internet access. In addition, SCO OpenServer delivers a reliable platform for single certification enabling less work for ISVs and more applications for customers.
Value Propositions
Value Proposition 1 — For End Users
Specific Needs
- Need a stable, secure, reliable, and robust operating system as the foundation of their layered solutions.
- Need never be concerned about what's "behind" the application layers of their computer infrastructure.
- Need minimum downtime.
SCO OpenServer 6 Value
- SCO delivers complete polished operating systems that are stable, reliable and secure and have stood the test of time.
- A single, experienced vendor provides support, a dependable roadmap, and unencumbered IP.
Value Proposition 2 — For Channel Partners
Specific Needs
- Need larger file size support for custom VSP modern applications
- Need higher multi-processor support to support white box and industry standard hardware
- Need compatibility between OpenServer and UnixWare applications
- Both for ISV certification and end-user customer who wants to use UW apps on OpenServer – gives partners opportunity to market UnixWare applications to OpenServer customers.
- Need legacy support for older application versions for VSP who chose not to update their vertical application
- Need support for Java for updated vertical VSP applications
- Customers are increasingly asking for latest security enhancements – OpenServer 6 provides this.
- Reseller needs solution that competes with the look and feel of Windows - Need KDE graphical desktop for updated look and feel
- Support for Samba and Apache for latest vertical application support
SCO OpenServer 6 Value
- SCO OpenServer drives more reseller profits per system.
- In addition, SCO OpenServer has superior security, scalability, and reliability.
- Open industry standards increase compatibility and make it easier to integrate diverse applications and systems; open industry standards also provide vendor neutrality.
Value Proposition 3 — For Developers
Specific Needs
- Need larger file size support for custom VSP vertical modern applications
- Need higher multi-processor support to support industry standard hardware
- Need compatibility between OpenServer and UnixWare applications
- Both for ISV certification and end-user customer who wants to use UW apps on OpenServer – gives partners opportunity to market UnixWare applications to OpenServer customers.
- Need legacy support for older application versions for VSPs and IHVs who chose not to update their vertical application
- Need support for Java for updated vertical VSP applications
- Customers are increasingly asking for latest security enhancements – OpenServer 6 provides this.
- Support for Samba and Apache for latest vertical application support
SCO OpenServer 6 Value
- SCO OpenServer Release 6 provides a powerful new kernel with SVR5 technology enabling the development partner to port their modern application to OpenServer 6 taking advantage of large file support, multi-level threading, increased memory support Java support, as well as updated Samba and Apache. This new modernization effort brings power and reliability to the end user and opens a broader market to the developer.
- Single certification allows ISVs to certify to one kernel. DDI interface-compliant drivers will work on both UnixWare 7x as well as OpenServer 6.
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