Multi-Platform Software facilitates host integration.

Press Release Summary:




WebSphere® Host Integration Solution lets every user access mission-critical business systems, independent of platform, network, connectivity, or host system. It also lets users mix and match quantities of server and client components for available platform environments. Solution consists of IBM Communications Servers, WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Host On-Demand, IBM Personal Communications, WebSphere Studio Site Developer, and WebSphere Host Access.



Original Press Release:



IBM WebSphere Host Integration Solution for Multiplatforms V5.0 Delivers Program Updates and Introduces Host Integration Solution for IBM eServer zSeries



Overview

In one total software offering, the WebSphere® Host Integration Solution (HIS) can enable virtually every user to access your mission-critical business systems, independent of the platform, network, connectivity, or host system.

HIS consists of:

· IBM Communications Servers

· WebSphere Application Server

· WebSphere Host On-Demand

· IBM Personal Communications

· WebSphere Studio Site Developer

· WebSphere Host Access

Transformation Services (HATS) HIS features:

· One fixed price per registered or concurrent user

· Fixed price independent of the total number of clients and servers

· Ability to mix and match quantities of server and client components for available platform environments

· Latest level of component products

HIS is ideal if you have or need:

· Large number of users

· Multiprotocol environments

· Access from virtually any client machine to business applications on any host or server over any network protocol

· Internet access to mission-critical applications and data on host systems

Key prerequisites

· Passport Advantage® subscription

· Fore more information on the latest releases and prerequisites of the software components, visit

http://www.ibm.com/software/webservers/hostintegration

Planned availability date

October 22, 2004

At a glance

New program updates:

IBM Personal Communications for Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) V5.8

· Support for Microsoft Cyptro API (MSCAPI)
· Primary Interop Assemblies for .NET
· 5250 Printer Association support
· IPV6 Support for Enterprise Extender
· Support for TN3270 contention resolution
· Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) compliance

WebSphere Host On-Demand V9

· Database integration and enhancements
· Web Server Independence
· Multiple print screen support
· VT enhancements
· Macro enhancements
· WebSphere portlet improvements
· Support for TLS/SSL for Linux(TM) Redirector
· FIPS compliance (Java(TM) 2 only)

New program additions:

· IBM Communications Server for Linux V6.2
· IBM Communications Server for Linux on zSeries® V6.2
· WebSphere Host Integration Solution for zSeries available for unique order placement

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