FTP Software Introduces "On-Demand" Host Applications for Windows and the Web; OnWeb Host v2.0 Provides Integration of Common Host Access Platforms.NORTH ANDOVER North Andover (ăn`dōvər), town (1990 pop. 22,792), Essex co., NE Mass., on the Merrimack River, in a dairy and farm area; settled c.1644, set off from Andover and inc. 1855. , Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 1998 - In response to the increasing market demand for better management and control over networked applications, FTP Software FTP Software was a software company incorporated in 1986 by James van Bokkelen, John Romkey (author of the MIT PC/IP package), Nancy Connor, Roxanne van Bokkelen (nee Ritchie), Dave Bridgham and several other founding shareholders. today announced the availability of OnWeb Host v2.0, a Web-to-Host gateway that provides a centrally managed approach for native desktop-, server-, and browser-based connectivity applications. Key to the strength of OnWeb Host is the OnWeb Application Server, which has the ability to extend its Web-based control over the desktop- and server-based products in the FTP Software line. Now, network administrators can centralize cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. policy (session files) for multiple platforms Refers to two or more operating environments, which typically include the CPU family and operating system. For example, if versions of a program run on Windows and the Macintosh, the software is said to support multiple platforms. and control users with a single, secure access point. Upon authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. , a personalized Web page is delivered to the user that presents only those host applications that are available to him. The simple action of selecting an application connects the user to the correct host, using the appropriate network service (TN3270, TN5250, VT, or FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to ). Improvements for users and network managers are immediate: users no longer need to understand the network or software applications they need to access their mission-critical data; and network managers can deploy and rollback A DBMS feature that reverses the current transaction out of the database, returning the data to its former state. A rollback is performed when processing a transaction fails at some point, and it is necessary to start over. See two-phase commit. host applications without disrupting users. "Companies today want the freedom to choose host access solutions that best meet their network and specific user needs," said Richard Villars, Director, Network Architecture and Management at International Data Corporation. "By providing a unified interface and common policy model across the breadth of their products, FTP Software is enabling companies to deploy the most appropriate solution for each situation without sacrificing cost-effective centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. administration or increasing user training and support." "Throughout its history, FTP Software has provided innovative solutions for the various tasks performed on IP networks", said Brian Giuffrida, Vice President of Marketing, FTP Software. "By working closely with our customers and seeing their challenges with Web-to-Host technology, we quickly recognized that a solution had to do more than just protect their investment in existing host systems. A truly valuable solution had to ensure ease of use, protect corporate data, and centralize management of network applications deployed on the desktop, on servers, and on the Web. We have accomplished this with OnWeb Host v2.0". OnWeb Host v2.0 New Features -- Personalized Configuration. Session files can now be configured both by the end user and the administrator, allowing central configuration and setup without sacrificing the ability of end users to customize and personalize their session settings. -- Group Support. OnWeb Application Server now provides group support, allowing administrators to apply settings (permissions, services and sessions) to entire groups of users at one time. -- Enhanced 3270 Support. The TN3270 emulator now supports Models 2-5 for full support with extended attributes. Pricing and Availability OnWeb Host v2.0 is available today and is sold in multi-packs and as volume licenses. OnWeb Host v2.0 is available at a suggested retail price of U.S. $1,350 for a 10-pack license and U.S. $3,050 for a 25-pack license. An OnWeb Host server license is available at a suggested retail price of U.S. $495. OnWeb Host v2.0 is available at significant discounts for volume purchases. About FTP Software FTP Software, Inc. provides reliable, high-performance connectivity software with unique, centralized management capabilities that simplify host access for users of all abilities, protect sensitive corporate information, and reduce the cost of software deployment Software deployment is all of the activities that make a software system available for use. The general deployment process consists of several interrelated activities with possible transitions between them. and administration. FTP Software is the market leader in network applications suites with over 10 million installations at Fortune 1000 businesses and government agencies worldwide. FTP Software (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 : FTPS (FTP Secure) Transferring files over the secure sockets layer (SSL) protocol. See SSL and FTP. ) may be contacted at (978) 685-4000 or www.ftpsoftware.com. -0- FTP Software is a registered trademark and OnWeb is a trademark of FTP Software, Inc. Other trade names, trademarks, or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. CONTACT: FTP Software, Inc. Lois Paul & Partners Brian J. Giuffrida Don Jennings (978) 685-4000 (781) 238-5700 bjg@ftp.com don_jennings@lpp.com |
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