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December 19, 2003

(SYRACUSE, NY) — Productivity is on the rise at the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New York, Inc., thanks to a $14,935.00 donation of Net services software from Novell, Inc.

"The Visiting Nurse Association is thrilled to receive software services from Novell. The donated software will enable us to stay well aligned with the advancements in technology. As a home care agency, the need for timely, accurate and confidential communications between our staff, patients and the medical community at large is critical. These technological advancements will ultimately enable us to better serve our patient population. We are grateful for Novell’s generosity and that they recognize the significance of the role technology plays in the operation of our agency", said Indi L. Shelby, President and CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New York.

Novell's software donations are part of its Community Relations program, which seeks to enable nonprofit organizations to develop and realize their visions through the power of technology. Novell's corporate giving program focuses on the areas of education, critical community needs and cultural development. Gifts In Kind International, the world's leading charity in product philanthropy, manages Novell's software donation program, coordinating distribution of Novell software to charities across the country.

"Novell's generosity sets an outstanding example for the software industry," said Susan Corrigan, president and chief executive officer of Gifts In Kind International. "Novell's products enable charities to take advantage of all the benefits technology has to offer and allows them to do a more effective job of helping those who need it most."

"Novell takes an active role in the communities and organizations in which our employees live and work," said Hal Thayer, Vice President, Corporate Communications. "We applaud the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New York, Inc. for their dedicated commitment to our community and hope our contribution will facilitate this important work".

Gifts In Kind International (www.giftsinkind.org), the world's leading charity in product philanthropy, serves as the vital link between corporate donors and recipient nonprofits. Gifts In Kind International, the 8th largest charity in the United States, and its 350-plus Gifts In Kind affiliates provide nonprofits access to more than $650 million annually in product and service donations, helping them improve lives in communities around the world. Manufacturers and retailers, including 40 percent of the Fortune 500 companies, rely on Gifts In Kind International's free services to design and manage the donation process. Every year, Gifts In Kind International distributes products such as computers, software, office equipment and supplies, clothing, personal care products, building materials, and educational and recreational supplies to a network of more than 50,000 charities. Gifts In Kind International operates at less than 1 percent of the fair market value of products donated, making it one of the most cost-efficient charities in the world.

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