Andrew announces AS/400 connectivity for Windows 95 users.ORLAND PARK Or·land Park A village of northeast Illinois, a residential and manufacturing suburb of Chicago. Population: 53,300. , Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 1995--Andrew Corp., a Microsoft(R) Solutions Developer, introduces Emerald Client(TM) for Windows 95. This software package provides IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) 5250 terminal and printer emulation to the AS/400 midrange system for PCs running Windows 95. Emerald Client for Windows 95 is the latest addition to the Emerald Series of emulation products and incorporates new features with greater functionality. Emerald Client for Windows 95 builds on the Emerald Series of midrange emulation products offered by Andrew Corp. The Emerald Series is a Windows-based set of client/server applications that provides functions such as SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. query capabilities, drag-and-drop bi-directional file transfer, and IBM 5250 workstation and printer emulation. It provides connectivity via the Microsoft SNA (Systems Network Architecture) IBM's mainframe network standards introduced in 1974. Originally a centralized architecture with a host computer controlling many terminals, enhancements, such as APPN and APPC (LU 6. Server, IBM Display Station Adapter and APPC (Advanced Program-to-Program Communications) A high-level protocol from IBM that allows one program to interact with another across the network. It supports client/server and distributed computing by providing a common programming interface on all IBM platforms. connections. Emerald Client for Windows 95 includes all the capabilities of the Emerald Series emulation products and incorporates new features to increase functionality and simplicity: o SDI (1) (Serial Digital Interface) A physical interface widely used for transmitting digital video in various formats. For electrical transmission, it uses a high grade of coaxial cable and a single BNC connector with Teflon insulation. (Single Display Interface) functionality allows users to run numerous copies of Emerald Client software, thus allowing for multiple 5250 terminal sessions. SDI also increases efficiency by separating the printer emulation from the terminal emulation Using software in a desktop machine to make it perform like a hardware terminal. The emulated terminal is typically in the VT100-500 family, designed originally by Digital Equipment. . o A transparent window into the host provides users with hassle-free access to the emulation screen. o Customization via a Session Command function allows users to choose connection methods from the PC to the host, and display available printer devices. ``The release of Windows 95 has created the need for user-friendly, multi-function connections to the AS/400 midrange system for PCs utilizing this operating system,'' said Cindy Provin, midrange emulation marketing manager. ``We are expanding the Emerald Series to meet this demand and to continue providing connectivity solutions that satisfy our customers' needs.'' The Emerald Client for Windows 95 will be shipping November 1995. List price for a single user will be $245. For more information, telephone Andrew Corp. at 800/328-2696, ext. 319. Andrew Corp. is a global supplier of communications equipment and services. Major markets are wireless communications, including cellular and land mobile radio, common carriers, corporations and government agencies. Andrew is an S&P 500 company listed on the NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on National Market System under the symbol: ANDW. CONTACT: Andrew Corp., Orland Park Tim Surin, 708/873-2485 Peter Galvin, 708/873-2716 |
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