Decision Data Introduces Jazz/e: The Easiest Controller in the Midrange Marketplace.AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 1999-- Decision Data, a division of NLynx Systems, today announced Jazz/e, the industry's easiest-to-use controller for remote IP connection to an AS/400. Jazz/e provides IP or 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. connectivity to an AS/400, using MPTN/AnyNet across an Ethernet topology topology, branch of mathematics, formerly known as analysis situs, that studies patterns of geometric figures involving position and relative position without regard to size. . "Jazz/e is the easiest, most capable, and most cost-effective IP controller available today," said Dennis Bowler, product marketing manager for Decision Data. "Today's AS/400 users must support IP and SNA devices on IP networks, and Jazz/e is the simple alternative to more complicated, expensive controllers. It's the premiere solution for integrating IP and SNA connectivity -- and it sets the standard for ease of use."
Jazz/e gives AS/400 customers a number of advantages:
-- Easy to Order. All the Jazz/e hardware and software is
conveniently included in one shipping carton.
-- Easy to Install. Users don't need any special tools or a PC to
complete the installation process.
-- Easy to Configure. Jazz/e is the easiest controller on the market
to install, configure and use. Unlike competitive solutions,
Jazz/e doesn't require a PC or multiple diskette exchanges for
installation. Answer a few simple questions from any locally
connected terminal and you're done. And configuration information
is available any time, even while on-line!
-- Easy IP Connectivity. Jazz/e supports IP (Native AnyNet/IP to
AS/400) as well as traditional SNA connections.
-- Easy Compatibility. 5294, 5394, 5494 or AnyNet software is
included with every Jazz/e. Jazz/e connects 16 to 56 remote
devices to an AS/400 using MPTN/AnyNet across an Ethernet
topology, giving you exceptional performance and productivity.
-- Easy Expandability. Jazz/e controllers are fully extendable.
Expand by adding TN5250 server support and LPR/LPD print support.
-- Easy Upgrades. Jazz/e software is also available for existing
Concert controllers, a cost-effective upgrade to IP/AnyNet
capability.
The Jazz/e controller is available with both SNA software (providing 5294, 5394 and 5494 emulation) and IP software (AnyNet/IP direct connection to an AS/400). Customers can protect their investment in the Jazz/e controller by simply reconfiguring for IP as needed as needed prn. See prn order. . The Jazz/e controller is available next month from Decision Data and NLynx authorized resellers worldwide. List prices start at $2,795. With more than 30 years in the industry, Decision Data/NLynx is the largest independent supplier of peripherals and connectivity products to the 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) midrange midrange Epidemiology The halfway point or midpoint in a set of observations; for most data, MR is calculated as the sum of the smallest observation and the largest observation, divided by 2; for age data, one is added to the numerator; a midrange is usually marketplace. Decision Data/NLynx is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with operations in Ft. Washington, PA; Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. , CA; France; the UK; and Germany. Additional information about NLynx Systems is available on the Internet at www.decisiondata.com. In North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and Asia/Pacific, call 800/328-2696 or 512/301-8000; in Southern Europe Southern Europe or sometimes Mediterranean Europe is a region of the European continent. There is no clear definition of the term which can vary depending on whether geographic, cultural, linguistic or historical factors are taken into account. , the Middle East or Africa, call +33 (0) 1 41 44 91 00; in Northern Europe, call +49 (0) 6196 591 602; in the United Kingdom, call +44 (0) 161 928-7014. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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