KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 22, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Neoware Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:NWRE), and Network Computing Devices, Inc. (OTCBB:NCDI) today announced that they have entered into a Definitive Agreement under which Neoware will purchase NCD's ThinSTAR thin client appliance product line and the two companies have entered into an alliance to grow the worldwide thin client appliance market.
In connection with this release, management of Neoware and NCD will host a conference call 11:30 AM USA Eastern time on Friday, March 22, 2002. The conference call will be available live via the Internet on Vcall at www.vcall.com and on the Neoware website at www.neoware.com. To participate, go to the website 10 minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. If you are unable to attend the live conference call, an Internet replay of the call will be archived and available after the call.
The call will also be accessible by dialing 800.513.1181 for domestic calls and +1.952.556.2826 for international calls. The conference ID will be 1679569. A replay of the call will be available through April 5, 2002 by dialing 800.615.3210 domestically and +1.703.326.3020 internationally. Additional information can be found online at www.neoware.com.
About NCD
Founded in 1988, Network Computing Devices, Inc., supplies information access and management products that extend server-based computing to give customers a competitive edge and a better bottom line. Over one million NCD thin clients are installed with over 3 billion hours of operation. The company can be reached on the Internet at: www.ncd.com.
About Neoware
Neoware provides software, services, and solutions to enable Appliance Computing, a new Internet-based computing architecture targeted at business customers that is designed to be simpler and easier than traditional PC-based computing. Neoware's software and management tools power and manage a new generation of smart computing appliances that utilize the benefits of open, industry-standard technologies to create new alternatives to personal computers used in business and a wide variety of proprietary business devices. Neoware's products are designed to run local applications for specific vertical markets, plus allow access across a network to multi-user Windows servers, Linux servers, mainframes, minicomputers and the Internet. Computing appliances that run and are managed by Neoware's software offer the cost benefits of industry-standard hardware and software, easier installation, and have lower up-front and administrative costs than proprietary or PC-based alternatives. More information about Neoware can be found on the Web at www.neoware.com or via email at info@neoware.com. Neoware is based in King of Prussia, PA.
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