OpenConnect Selected to Demonstrate Next-Generation Mainframe-to-SOA Solution at DEMO 2006.DALLAS -- OpenConnect Systems, Inc., delivering technology solutions that turn mainframe assets into business value, announced today that it has been selected to demonstrate its new mainframe-to-SOA solution at DEMO 2006, the technology industry's premier event for launching influential emerging technologies, held Feb. 6-8, 2006 at Pointe pointe n. In ballet, dancing that is performed on the tips of the toes. [From French pointe (des pieds), point (of the feet), tiptoe; see point.] South Mountain Resort in Phoenix, AZ. "OpenConnect was chosen as one of the handful of elite companies to demonstrate at DEMO 2006 because of its track record of innovation and the potential of its newest solution to revolutionize rev·o·lu·tion·ize tr.v. rev·o·lu·tion·ized, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·ing, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·es 1. To bring about a radical change in: Television has revolutionized news coverage. 2. the way companies tap the mainframe," said Chris Shipley, executive producer, DEMO 2006. "As companies increasingly migrate to services-oriented architectures, I look forward to seeing OpenConnect's ground-breaking product play a critical role." For more than 15 years, DEMO has been the event of choice for innovative companies unveiling the most revolutionary technologies available in the marketplace. Attendees including senior-level executives, venture capitalists Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. and influential journalists will be able to experience OpenConnect's vision for the future of mainframes at DEMO 2006. "OpenConnect has a 20-plus year history of innovation in mainframe connectivity, and our launch at DEMO 2006 will continue our leadership in that space," said Edward M. Peters, 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. , OpenConnect Systems. "Our newest solution enables companies to comprehend the value locked within their legacy assets, providing flexible, powerful capabilities to increase 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). , improve time-to-value and unlock the untapped potential of business-critical assets." About DEMO The annual DEMO conferences A computer symposium run by IDG that invites vendors to showcase their newest technologies. Many new companies and products are first launched at DEMO. Founded in 1990 by industry pundit Stewart Alsop, the Palm Pilot was introduced at DEMO 1996, and 450 units were presold at the focus on emerging technologies and new products, which are hand-selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace. The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying tomorrow's cutting-edge technologies, and have served as launch pad events for companies such as Palm, E*Trade, Handspring hand·spring n. A gymnastic feat in which the body is flipped completely forward or backward from an upright position, landing first on the hands and then on the feet. and U.S. Robotics (U.S. Robotics, Inc., Schaumburg, IL, www.usr.com) A modem manufacturer highly regarded for its quality products. The company manufactures its own chipsets (data pumps) and often leads with innovations. Its HST protocol was a high-speed, reliable protocol before V. , helping them secure venture funding, establish critical business relationships and influence early adopters. Each DEMO conference features approximately 70 new companies, products and technologies. For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit www.demo.com About OpenConnect OpenConnect is the premier supplier of technology solutions that turn mainframe assets into business value. With a rich history of innovations in both mainframe and Web technologies, OpenConnect helps the world's largest and most complex organizations comprehend, configure See configuration. (software) configure - A program by Richard Stallman to discover properties of the current platform and to set up make to compile and install gcc. Cygnus configure was a similar system developed by K. and securely connect to their mainframe applications and data through Web-based architectures. OpenConnect's solutions save companies time and money, improve return on legacy technology investments and minimize the risk of expansion into the online realm. OpenConnect's products are distributed in more than 60 countries and used by more than 60 percent of Fortune 100 companies. For more information on OpenConnect, visit www.oc.com. |
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