Novell is reorganising its business to focus on two key areas - Linux and identity management. The networking software firm's Nterprise and Linux operations will be folded into a Platform and Application Services group CRN reports. Its other two business divisions, Secure iServices and Resource Management, will be brought together under a new Identity Services operation. The names of the new divisions are subject to change. . . .. Novell is reorganising its business to focus on two key areas - Linux and identity management. The networking software firm's Nterprise and Linux operations will be folded into a Platform and Application Services group CRN reports. Its other two business divisions, Secure iServices and Resource Management, will be brought together under a new Identity Services operation. The names of the new divisions are subject to change. The reorganisation reflects Novell's move away from NetWare to a more diverse product and services portfolio, following its recent acquisition of open source firms SUSE and Ximian. NetWare has declined in importance for Novell, as well as the market as a whole, thanks to increased competition from Microsoft. The link for this article located at John Leyden is no longer available. . Novell emphasizes its commitment to cloud computing and cybersecurity by restructuring its operational divisions for enhanced customer engagement.. Linux Operations, Business Reorganization, Open Source Strategy, Identity Management. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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