RUMBA Launches Next Step in the Evolution of Web-to-Host Market.KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aug. 10, 1999- Latest version of RUMBA 2000, Web-to-Host software delivers robust host access functionality in a browser and facilitates easy deployment across intranet and LAN/WAN LAN/WAN Local Area Network/Wide Area Network environments Wall Data Incorporated (Nasdaq:WALL), provider of powerful host access solutions for Web-to-Host, PC-to-Host and server-based environments, trganizations with a robust and easy to use hostframe, 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) AS/400, Hewlett-Packard, UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). and DEC VAX (Virtual Address eXtension) A venerable family of 32-bit computers from HP (via Digital and Compaq) introduced in 1977 with the VAX-11/780. VAX models ranged from desktop units to mainframes all running the same VMS operating system, and VAXes could emulate PDP models systems. For system managers, the product provides streamlined administration and deploys within minutes in any Web-enabled environment, helping to lower the total cost of ownership by eliminating the need to configure individual desktops during initial deployment and future updates. "Corporate intranet users need reliable browser-based access to mission-critical information to increase efficiency and productivity throughout the organization," said Kevin Vitale, president of Wall Data. "Our new Web-to-Host offering raises the bar on host access capabilities by delivering a powerful browser-based host access solution that's easy to deploy for a smooth migration from Windows-based to browser-based computing." "This new product from RUMBA will help ease the pain as organizations migrate to a Web-to-Host intranet environment. This centrally managed solution can be rapidly deployed across the enterprise while delivering most of the features associated with the PC-based offering," commented Tim Sloane, managing director of Internet Infrastructure with the Aberdeen Group Aberdeen Group is a provider of business-related research services. It has its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts and belongs to the Harte-Hanks group. Founded in 1988, Aberdeen's research is used by over 2. . "Companies can reduce their operational costs while simultaneously deploying a solution to a broader audience -- a win-win environment that shrewd IT managers are evaluating today." "This new Web-to-Host version of RUMBA 2000 was one of the easiest and quickest enterprise applications that we've installed and deployed throughout our organization," said Robert Forehand forehand the head, neck, shoulders, withers and forelimbs of the horse. , information systems operations manager See datacenter manager. at Cole & Weber. "The fast download and small footprint of the application made the impact on our infrastructure minimal and made RUMBA the obvious choice as we migrate our systems to a Web-to-Host environment." RUMBA 2000, Web-to-Host Version 3.0 provides more functionality including "drag-and-drop" browser-based 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 (file transfer protocol A communications protocol used to transmit files without loss of data. A file transfer protocol can handle all types of files including binary files and ASCII text files. See Kermit, Zmodem and FTP. ) client -- a first of its kind in the Web-to-Host product category, as well as support for nearly all the leading industry standard application program interfaces (API's). This means organizations can give users browser-based access to existing 16-bit or 32-bit HLLAPI (High Level Language Application Program Interface) An IBM programming interface that allows a PC application to communicate with a mainframe application. The hardware hookup is handled via normal micro to mainframe 3270 emulation. based applications without re-coding. RUMBA 2000, Web-to-Host offers scalable deployment options to match an organization's network requirements. The options include two sizes of ActiveX controls (3MB, 300KB) as well as one size of JavaBean (350KB). These smaller controls will enable faster downloads and create a small footprint on the client which remains cached and only updated when the administrator makes a configuration change to the product on the Web server. For custom applications development, the product provides ActiveX and JavaBeans development architectures and centralized 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. . RUMBA 2000, Web-to-Host provides a common user interface for all host types, reducing user training requirements and simplifying IT administration. Key Product Features -- Support for mainframe, AS/400, HP3000 and VT terminals -- Mainframe GDDM (Graphical Data Display Manager) Software that generates graphics images in the IBM mainframe environment. It contains routines to generate graphics on terminals, printers and plotters as well as accepting input from scanners. graphics (3179/G terminal type) -- Advanced VT terminal support including VT52-VT420, and VT340 graphics -- End user definable macros -- Application and print support for Mainframe and AS/400 -- API support for existing legacy application (HLLAPI) What's New -- Simplified and centralized installation -- First of its kind drag-and-drop FTP client -- Light weight ActiveX client (300 KB) -- AS/400 Java display capability -- Native keyboard support for Java -- Euro currency compliance Pricing English versions of RUMBA 2000, Web-to-Host, Version 3.0 are currently available through Wall Data's worldwide sales force and through a global network of distributors and resellers. The suggested retail price for the product is $150 per seat. Site licensing and volume discounts are also available. Windows Based (1) (Windows-based; upper case "W") Refers to Microsoft Windows. (2) (windows-based; lower case "w") Having resizable windows. Same as "graphics based" or "GUI based." Graphical user interfaces are all windows based. Contrast with text based. and Browser Based Host Access For organizations that need traditional "fat client" host access for Windows desktops today, but plan to migrate to browser-based host access in the near future, the RUMBA product line includes RUMBA OFFICE 2000, Web Edition. This unique product suite contains two host access solutions: RUMBA OFFICE 2000 for traditional multi-host connectivity and RUMBA 2000 Web-to-Host for "thin-client" browser-based host access. Providing two host access solutions, RUMBA 2000, Web Edition helps IT leverage their investment and migrate to new computing models with one reliable vendor. English versions of RUMBA OFFICE 2000, Web Edition are currently available through Wall Data's worldwide sales force and through a global network of distributors and resellers. German and French language versions will also be available. The suggested retail price for the product is $400.00 per seat. Site licensing and volume discounts are also available. About RUMBA 2000 RUMBA 2000 software products and services from Wall Data offer comprehensive and cost effective host access solutions for Web-to-Host, server-based and PC-to-Host environments, providing enterprise customers with fast, easy and reliable access to mission-critical information within a Windows environment (1) (upper case "W") Refers to computers running under a Microsoft Windows operating system. (2) (lower case "w") Also called a "windowing environment," it refers to any software that provides multiple windows on screen such as Windows, Mac, Motif and X Window. or through any Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . Comprehensive ONESTEP ONESTEP Ontario Network of Employment Skills Training Projects (Ontario, Canada) (R) technical support, learning and consulting services help maximize productivity with RUMBA software products. About Wall Data Wall Data is an enterprise software company providing products and services that allow organizations to integrate and deploy applications over corporate intranets, extranets and the Web. Since its inception in 1982, Wall Data has enabled more than 10,000 companies to extend their enterprise systems to new platforms, while maximizing their technology investments. Wall Data products support platforms from leading technology companies including: Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, SUN Microsystems, Informix, Sybase, Oracle, IBM and Netscape. Wall Data, RUMBA and ONESTEP are trademarks of Wall Data Incorporated. All other trademarks are owned by their respective holders. |
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