From: Lucille Rivin <Lucille.Rivin@spectorpr.com>
To: "'lwn@lwn.net'" <lwn@lwn.net>
Subject: output management for Linux on the S/390
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 11:35:38 -0500


Lucille Rivin
Spector & Associates
212-943-5858
lucille@spectorpr.com 

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    
Macro 4 launches first Output Management
solution for Linux on S/390
UniQPrint gives Linux users a centralized point of control for printing

October 30, 2000 Parsippany, NJ - Macro 4, a leading independent developer
of systems management solutions, has launched its UniQPrint solution for
Linux on the S/390. UniQPrint gives users a single point of control for
cross-platform enterprise printing from an S/390 platform running Linux.
This integrates mainframe printing with enterprise-wide printing, and
assures users delivery of their document from point of origin to any output
destination, be it print, fax, email, or Web site posting. Already
successful on several Open Systems releases of Linux, Macro 4's UniQPrint is
the first Output Management solution available for Linux.

By running UniQPrint and Linux on the S/390 platform, users can take
advantage of the availability, scalability, performance and cost benefits of
the mainframe whilst having the flexibility to manage printing across a
distributed network. 

"Already a number of major organizations have moved to the Linux platform,
and it was in response to requests from our customers that this version of
UniQPrint was developed," explained Charles Hayward, product marketing
manager at Macro 4. "However, we believe that there will be a growth in the
number of organizations - both large and small, that will adopt Linux and
implement output management services."

"Managing hard copy and electronic document distribution on a distributed
basis is becoming increasingly challenging for most enterprises," said Jim
Lundy, Industry Analyst with the Gartner Group. "Distributed Output
Management fills a critical need for organizations. Enterprises should
exploit the immediate benefits offered by the current products available." 

Macro 4 plans to continue the development of its systems management product
range for Linux. "The small footprint of this product range is an ideal
add-on to the low resource requirement of Linux," continued Hayward. "The
integration with other Macro 4 products will be straightforward and we are
currently completing the development of Linux versions of our fax and report
distribution solutions - the objective is to provide a suite of systems
management tools for Linux."

About Macro 4
Macro 4 (www.macro4.com) is a leading independent developer of systems
software solutions designed for the S/390, OS/400, UNIX, Linux and Windows
NTŪ computing platforms. Macro 4 provides software solutions that enhance
and optimize the performance of critical legacy and e-business applications
to help customers gain competitive and financial advantage. The company
offers a range of professional services, from initial consultancy through to
implementation and support. Combined with the company's superior technology
and successful partnerships, they ensure Macro 4's products are effective in
the real world of heterogeneous environments. 

Macro 4's global network of subsidiaries and partners mean that the company
and its solutions are represented in every major market around the world.