Novell holds more than 421 United States patents. Novell delivers software for the open enterprise, helping customers manage, simplify, secure and integrate technology environments by leveraging best-of-breed, open standards-based software. The company, with more than 20 years of experience with more than 5,000 employees has more than 50,000 customers in 43 countries. Novell helps customers gain control over their information technology-operating environment while reducing cost. Novell serves customers in varied market segments, including Bank One, Blue Cross Blue Shield, British Telecom, Canon Business Solutions, Cathay Pacific, British Airways CitiExpress, City of Los Angeles, Lufthansa, Michelin and Nissan. Novell s corporate headquarters are in Waltham, Mass., with key facilities located in Provo, Utah and N rmberg, Germany.