Crystal Point Announces Launch of Next Generation AppView Technology for Legacy Renewal, Data Integration and Host Publishing.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2003 AppViewXS Delivers Unprecedented Flexibility to Enterprises Extending Access to Legacy Applications Utilizing 5250, 3270 and 6530 Data Streams Crystal Point, a leading provider of host-access and legacy renewal software, today announced the release of AppViewXS v1.0, the next-generation of its AppView product line for integrating and modernizing legacy applications. AppViewXS v1.0 executes on web/application servers, translating Tandem 6530, TN3270 or TN5250 terminal data streams to HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. . The AppViewXS v1.0 Studio Tool gives enterprises the power to reengineer the user interface of legacy applications by adding new functionality, integrating virtually any other data source, and optimizing the application flow. Without creating an extra middleware application, enterprises can extend secure host access to browser-equipped users via a modern, graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to ; one that is far more intuitive than legacy "green-screens" and includes all the data sources necessary for a specific business need. As a 100% Java application A Java program that is run stand alone. The Java Virtual Machine in the client or server is interpreting the instructions. Contrast with Java applet. See servlet. , AppViewXS v1.0 takes full advantage of the security capabilities and platform flexibility of modern web implementations. AppViewXS v1.0 gives organizations that have been hesitant to implement large legacy renewal and integration projects a less risky and more efficient option. While most solutions require custom development and changes to legacy code, AppViewXS v1.0 can be implemented with virtually no programming whatsoever, allowing enterprises to maintain the integrity of trusted legacy assets. Since AppViewXS v1.0 requires no changes to legacy systems, IT departments can deploy the solution incrementally, demonstrating early successes and extremely near-term ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). ; they can tackle the big issues first, and roll out modernized applications in a fraction of the time previously possible. "The release of AppViewXS v1.0 is an important milestone in the evolution of our AppView technology and our legacy renewal product line," said Chris Stephens, Founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Crystal Point. "In today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. climate, IT organizations are looking at solutions that realize benefits today. Big, broker-based projects are too costly, take too long, and require too much consulting power. AppView empowers developers to extend access to revitalized legacy applications utilizing a drag and drop A graphical user interface (GUI) capability that lets you perform operations by moving the icon of an object with the mouse into another window or onto another icon. For example, files can be copied or moved by dragging them from one folder to another. development environment, this means that applications can be out the door in weeks not months." AppViewXS v1.0 is currently available from Crystal Point; license fees are based upon business and technical requirements. About Crystal Point Since 1986, Crystal Point has delivered efficient, cost effective solutions to organizations looking to leverage their NonStop enterprise application investments. From traditional host access products performing 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. to host publishing applications that rejuvenate re·ju·ve·nate tr.v. re·ju·ve·nat·ed, re·ju·ve·nat·ing, re·ju·ve·nates 1. To restore to youthful vigor or appearance; make young again. 2. , repurpose and integrate multiple legacy applications, Crystal Point is the undisputed market leader. Seventy percent of all NonStop users worldwide use Crystal Point software. |
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