Software provides host access/network integration.

Press Release Summary:



WebSphere® Host Integration Solution v4.1 for Multiplatforms enables users to access business systems independent of platform, network, connectivity, or host system. It allows users to mix and match quantities of server and client components for available platform environments and includes Host Access Transformation Services (HATS) v5, which integrates multiple host applications, allows for automated migration, and provides programmed access to host transactions.



Original Press Release:



IBM WebSphere Host Integration Solution V4.1 for Multiplatforms - Includes Host Access Transformation Services V5



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

WebSphere HIS is your complete answer to host access and network
integration, available from one company.

Key prerequisites

· Passport Advantage® subscription
· For more information on the latest releases and prerequisites of the software components, visit:

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

Planned availability dates

· December 19, 2003: electronic software delivery
· January 30, 2004: media

At a glance

IBM WebSphere Host Access Transformation Services (HATS) V5

· Integrates multiple host applications into a single Web interface
· Enhances WebSphere Portal integration and support
· Allows for automated migration from Host Publisher V4 projects
· Provides programmed access to host transactions through standard Web services interfaces
· Supports VT business objects
· Adds support for customization of default rules

IBM WebSphere Host Publisher V4 is no longer included with the WebSphere Host Integration Solution.

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