IBM incorporates NetSoft's NS/Router into AS/400 client access.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 1996--NetSoft, a worldwide supplier of PC-to-host communications software, and 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) Tuesday announced that NetSoft's NS/Router will be added to IBM's AS/400 Client Access family of products. The agreement between IBM and NetSoft provides for incorporation of NS/Router for Windows 3.x and NS/Router for AS/400 Access for Windows NT and Windows 95 connectivity into future versions of Client Access products. NS/Router and NS/Router for AS/400 Access are native Windows routers that take full advantage of the Windows environment and allow users to fully manage connectivity to multiple AS/400s with 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. simplicity. "AS/400 Client Access provides a powerful set of client/server capabilities for PC users connecting to AS/400 systems. The intent of this alliance is to provide Client Access customers with a very robust 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. router which will further establish AS/400 as the industry-leading client/server platform," said Jeff VerHeul, manager of client/server technologies, AS/400 Division. "Since IBM plans to include the NetSoft NS/Router in both the 16- and 32-bit Windows clients, IBM customers will experience a seamless transition of their SNA communications as they migrate between clients because the NS/Router will be automatically reconfigured." NetSoft will be providing a Windows 95 configuration wizard which facilitates seamless connectivity to AS/400s. In turn, IBM is licensing certain software modules to NetSoft. This will enable functional expansion for users of NS/Router in areas such as LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. discovery, password substitution and DOS reflector reflector: see telescope. capabilities. These new modules will be available to all existing users of the NS/Router, delivering enhanced configuration support, additional LAN security, and expanded support for DOS applications. "By working with IBM, we're leveraging the knowledge base of both companies 16-bit and 32-bit versions of NS/Router will include CPI-C (Common Programming Interface for Communications) A general-purpose communications interface under IBM's SAA. Using APPC verbs as its foundation, it provides a common programming interface across IBM platforms. See APPC. 2.0 subset support and support for IBM's Discover process. The 16-bit version will also provide Note Operatorpport. Additionally future transports will be added to the already broad link support provided in the NetSoetSoft is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. that develops, markets and supports PC-to-midrange and PC-to-mainframe : NetSoft, NS/Router, NS/Folders and NS/Midrange95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other names are properties of their owners. For . 100, M/D m/d abbr. months after date 4205, Somers, N.Y. 10589. Phone 914/766-4530; Office 4-2A12, Dept. R4A. |
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