Attachmate helps organisations seamlessly integrate mainframe access from Windows 7

Attachmate Corporation today announced the availability of Attachmate Reflection Standard Suite 2011.

This next-generation terminal emulation software securely connects browser and Windows-platform users to legacy applications to help organisations manage enterprise IT complexities, standardise on a single host connectivity solution and confidently migrate to Microsoft Windows 7.

Reflection 2011 includes unparalleled support for modern operating environments and virtualisation technologies, and leverages key Microsoft Windows 7 and Office 2010 productivity features. In addition, Reflection 2011 can add an extra layer of security in front of the mainframe, which helps organisations meet stringent external security requirements, protect data in motion and enable regulatory compliance.

Built on the robust and secure Microsoft .NET platform, Attachmate Reflection 2011 connects Windows users to legacy applications running on IBM System z, IBM System i, UNIX and OpenVMS hosts.

With support for current operating environments such as Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 R2, Reflection 2011 enables organisations to maximise their Microsoft investment. Furthermore, Reflection 2011 supports critical virtualisation technologies such as Microsoft App-V, VMware and Citrix XenApp, and can be deployed via server or client-based virtualisation technologies to eliminate incompatibilities with other operating systems and applications.

Attachmate's solutions have earned the Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 logo, demonstrating its applications are designed and tested specifically for Windows 7, reducing application conflicts and instilling organisations with confidence as they migrate to Windows 7.

“Enterprise adoption of Windows 7 is growing at a rapid pace,” said Eric Varness, vice-president of marketing for Attachmate. “As organisations look to migrate to this popular operating system, Attachmate remains committed to providing our customers with the most secure, comprehensive Windows 7-ready technology available regardless of which Windows platform they support. We provide a wide variety of options for deploying and configuring Reflection 2011 in the Windows 7 environment, which helps IT teams reduce costly application conflicts, simplify ongoing IT administration and keep business moving with uninterrupted access to their mission-critical legacy applications.”

Reflection 2011 enhances end-user productivity and provides enterprises with a seamless, easy-to-manage IT environment. By allowing more granular control of the features that get installed, Reflection 2011 reduces desktop footprint and locks down desktops.

Additional features and functionalities include:

* Support for modern operating environments and virtualisation technologies
Reflection 2011 supports a variety of existing and emerging IT technologies, including Microsoft Windows 7, Office 2010, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Vista. It supports app virtualisation technologies such as Microsoft App-V, VMware and Citrix XenApp.

* Enhanced host security features
Optional secure token authorisation provides an added layer of security in front of the mainframe, allowing organisations to meet external security requirements. In addition, Reflection 2011's crypto module for SSL/TLS and SSH encryption is validated for FIPS 140-2 and DoD PKI, enabling regulatory compliance with PCI, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA and Basel II mandates.

* Flexible customisation and automation
Reflection 2011 offers customisable session tabs and key Windows 7 features. It allows users to employ the Microsoft search engine Bing, to search and find data without leaving the host application. This solution also incorporates features such as Auto Complete, Auto Expand, Spell Check and Screen history, making host applications as easy to use as Windows Office applications. In addition, Reflection 2011 can run macros from competing products, including Micro Focus RUMBA, with no conversion required. Furthermore, Attachmate is the first software vendor to offer native support for Microsoft App-V, enabling IT administrators to quickly and easily leverage Reflection 2011 in application deployments and eliminating compatibility issues for enterprises at the user desktop.

Reflection 2011 is available for purchase immediately. For more information on pricing, please contact sales@attachmate.com.

To evaluate Reflection 2011, please visit:

http://www.attachmate.com/Products/Terminal+Emulation/Reflection/reflection.htm.