Software provides host integration for iSeries servers.

Press Release Summary:



WebSphere® Host Integration Solution enables user to access mission-critical business systems, independent of platform or network environment. Personal Communications v5.7 for Windows provides key communications client component for LAN, WAN, and remote access and connectivity. WebSphere HIS includes IPV6 for emulator Telnet sessions, multiple print screen support, and WebSphere Host On-Demand v8. Users can access host systems and applications without ID and password.



Original Press Release:



IBM WebSphere Host Integration Solution for IBM eServer iSeries - product updates available



At a glance
IBM Personal Communications for Windows(TM) V5.7
"Designed for Microsoft(TM) Windows XP" certified
IPV6 for emulator Telnet sessions
Multiple print screen support
WebSphere Host On-Demand (HOD) V8
Access host systems and host applications without a user ID and password
Run HOD without a browser
Incorporate the HOD terminal and GUI elements into your own application without wiring the beans
Supports IPV6
Emulator and database clients now support Macintosh

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 or network environment.

WebSphere HIS for iSeries(TM) consists of IBM:
Communications Servers
WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
WebSphere Host Publisher
WebSphere Host On-Demand (HOD)
Personal Communications
WebSphere Studio Site Developer (WSSD)
WebSphere Host Access Transformation Server (HATS)

You can choose client and server software that best meets your needs, independent of the platform, network, connectivity, or host system.

WebSphere HIS for iSeries 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 any and all available platform environments
Latest level of component products

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

Key prerequisites
Passport Advantage® subscription

For information on the latest releases and prerequisites of the software components, visit: www.ibm.com/software/webservers/hostintegration

Planned availability date
October 10, 2003

Description
This Web-to-host offering addresses the full e-business cycle with industry-leading host access solutions and unmatched flexibility for the 5250 environment.

Integrated into the WebSphere solution platform (a comprehensive set of integrated e-business solutions), the WebSphere HIS for iSeries gives you a single point of contact, service, and support to best meet the needs of your network.

WebSphere HIS V4 contains the following programs:
IBM Personal Communications V5.7 for Windows
Personal Communications is a key communications client component of the WebSphere HIS for LAN, WAN, and remote access and connectivity, providing a security-rich technology bridge to the future.

Personal Communications for Windows V5.7:
Runs on:
Microsoft Windows 95 Release 2
Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE
Windows Millennium Edition (Windows ME)
Windows NT(TM) 4.0
Windows 2000 (Professional, Server, and Advanced Server)
Windows XP (Professional and Home)
Is included In the WebSphere HIS for iSeries (registered users offering only)

WebSphere HOD V8
Get security-rich Web-to-host access and e-business application programming support with WebSphere HOD. Access TN5250 sessions from a Java(TM)-enabled browser. Standard desktop utilities, file transfer, host print, and a GUI can help maximize your productivity. WebSphere HOD requires no client installation or middle tier server, and it supports your choice of client and server platforms.

All Topics