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Likewise Simplifies Upgrade Path for Open Source Authentication Software Users

Thu Nov 5, 2009 8:30am EST

Announces Likewise Enterprise Starter Packs for integration with Active
Directory



BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Likewise announced today that it is
offering three starter packs that combine its Likewise Enterprise software
with support and training services.  The starter packs are designed to help
customers move from its open source software to Likewise Enterprise.

Likewise Enterprise makes it easy for IT managers to authenticate users,
control access to applications and data, centrally manage settings with group
policies and create reports for regulatory audits. Likewise Enterprise is also
the only solution to provide 100 percent native support for Apple's Workgroup
Manager application.

Included in the starter packs are added support, upgrades and training
services so customers can more easily take advantage of advanced features,
such as group policy, auditing and reporting for systems integrated with
Microsoft Active Directory.

"Likewise Open is the easiest way for organizations of all sizes to join their
Linux, Unix and Mac systems to Active Directory," said Barry Crist, CEO of
Likewise. "Our Likewise Enterprise starter packs make it simple to upgrade
from Likewise Open for customers that require advanced features such as group
policy, audit, reporting, and event management."

The three packaged solution offerings are:

- Likewise Enterprise desktop starter pack: 10 desktop licenses, 1-year
support, half-day of training services for $1,608;

- Likewise Enterprise server starter pack: 10 server licenses, 1-year support,
half-day of training services for $4,488;

- Likewise Enterprise combo starter pack: 5 desktop and 5 server licenses,
1-year support, half-day of training services for $3,048.

The company has a special fourth quarter promotion through January 31, 2010
that provides a 50 percent discount for each starter pack. For further
information or to place an order, go to www.likewisestore.com. 

About Likewise
Likewise provides integration and identity management solutions to improve
security and operational efficiencies and to help achieve regulatory
compliance in mixed networks. Likewise Open lets organizations securely
authenticate Linux, Unix and Mac users with Microsoft Active Directory.
Likewise Enterprise includes all the core authentication technology that comes
with Likewise Open, plus world-class migration, group policy, auditing and
reporting modules. More information is available at the company's Web site,
www.likewise.com.

Likewise is a trademark of Likewise Software. All other trademarks referenced
herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Likewise Software

Glenn Rossman, +1-914-419-8855, likewise@bakercg.com


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