Pixel Joins Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000 Partner Program to Deliver Host Integration Adaptor.Business Editors & High Tech Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2001 Pixel, an international leader in developing Host Integration products, announced today that Pixel has joined the BizTalk Server Software from Microsoft that provides integration between business processes within an enterprise and between different organizations. BizTalk Server uses protocol implementations called "adapters" to communicate with applications and includes built-in adapters and a framework for 2000 Partner Program to provide a Host Integration Adaptor for Microsoft BizTalk Server Microsoft BizTalk Server, often referred to as simply "BizTalk", is a business process management (BPM) server. Through the use of "adapters" which are tailored to communicate with different software systems used in a large enterprise, it enables companies to automate and integrate 2000. Pixel's technology will allow the information contained on any green screen of any host-based legacy application to be easily interfaced with the core integration capabilities of BizTalk Server 2000. HostAccess(R) Gateway(TM) for BizTalk Server 2000, from Pixel, will greatly extend the number and type of integration projects easily implemented by users of BizTalk Server 2000. Based on XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. and SOAP, Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000 unites enterprise application integration, business-to-business integration and business process automation technology to allow companies to easily orchestrate XML Web services and rapidly build dynamic business processes that span applications, platforms and businesses. Until now, however, it has been challenging to interface with home-grown, host-based legacy applications or green screen applications that do not have a sufficient API or open data source. Using HostAccess(R) Gateway(TM) for BizTalk Server 2000, green screen applications can now be connected into BizTalk Server 2000, enabling bi-directional business transaction interfaces to be developed quickly and efficiently. "The ability to access host data that lies within legacy systems creates an opportunity for organizations to develop a powerful competitive advantage," said Dave Wascha, product manager of BizTalk Server 2000 at Microsoft Corp. "XML-enabling legacy systems is absolutely critical in moving businesses and systems onto the Internet. Pixel's HostAccess Gateway for BizTalk Server 2000 will allow companies to unlock this data and allow for seamless information flow within the enterprise and across the Internet." Francis Carden, 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 Pixel, stated "We are delighted to be participating in the BizTalk Server 2000 Partner Program to provide host integration capabilities to BizTalk Server 2000. With over 70 percent of corporate information still contained in host systems, it is no wonder that technology like ours has become a hot topic with IT departments of all sizes. Our non-invasive approach to host integration provides the fastest 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). and least risk since existing business logic and processes are maintained." HostAccess(R) Gateway(TM) for BizTalk Server 2000 uniquely supports integration with virtually any terminal type, including block-mode (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) ) or asynchronous Refers to events that are not synchronized, or coordinated, in time. The following are considered asynchronous operations. The interval between transmitting A and B is not the same as between B and C. The ability to initiate a transmission at either end. (non-IBM), including VTxxx, Wysexx, Televideo, HP, IBM, Tandem, SCO (The SCO Group, Lindon, UT, www.sco.com) A leading vendor of Unix operating systems for the x86 platform. SCO had also offered Linux, but abandoned the line in the spring of 2003. The SCO Group is the combination of two companies: Utah-based Caldera, Inc. and over 30 others. In fact, this solution can connect BizTalk Server 2000 to any green screen application that is supported by HostAccess Gateway for BizTalk Server 2000. HostAccess(R) Gateway(TM) for BizTalk Server is currently available for delivery. About Pixel Founded in 1988, Pixel is a worldwide provider of Host Integration solutions allowing organizations to extend the reach and life of their business critical host-based legacy systems. Pixel's proven HostAccess(R) solutions allow customers to rapidly and non-invasively solve all of their e-business requirements including Web enabling, wireless deployment, rejuvenation Rejuvenation Aeson in extreme old age, restored to youth by Medea. [Rom. Myth.: LLEI, I: 322] apples of perpetual youth by tasting the golden apples kept by Idhunn, the gods preserved their youth. [Scand. Myth. , extension and remodeling remodeling /re·mod·el·ing/ (re-mod´el-ing) reorganization or renovation of an old structure. bone remodeling for every different type of legacy system in use today. Pixel's innovative technology allows rapid integration of legacy applications with practical e-business solutions reducing time to market, shortening lead times, lowering operating costs, and increasing customer satisfaction. Pixel has licensed over 1.3 million copies of connectivity software to thousands of organizations in over 50 countries throughout the world. Pixel distributes its products, consulting and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services globally both directly and through a worldwide partner program. For more information on Pixel, please visit our web site at www.pixel-group.com. HostAccess is a registered trademark of Pixel USA, Inc. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. |
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