Through the Microsoft and Novell Joint Interoperability Lab in Cambridge, Mass. , engineers from both companies have been working side by side to create technical solutions that help address customer challenges related to the complexity of managing and administering mixed-source environments. "For customers considering a dual-platform strategy with Windows Server and a widely used Linux server product, they will come to realize that the interoperability between Microsoft and Novell platforms helps offer a clear advantage in cost reduction ... As a long-standing customer of Microsoft using Windows Server, we require optimized virtualization solutions and the ability to expand the capacity of our system administration. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server from Novell is an ideal choice for the Linux systems we operate and manage." Viewed as a model for the industry, as the two companies collaborate yet still compete in the marketplace, the interoperability agreement between Microsoft and Novell has produced steady growth and traction with customers and partners alike. Full Article at Freshnews.com