NetManage distributor and enterprise software provider, Dax Data, is working with Microsoft locally to maximise an international alliance intended to provide a mechanism for developing and deploying new server-based eBusiness applications that leverage existing mainframe host applications and data.
Dax Data MD, Jeremy Matthews, says the international agreement was instituted specifically to produce a version of NetManage`s OnWeb eBusiness Integrator Application Server for Babylon, the successor to SNA Server. "On the one hand, the alliance is expected to enhance NetManage OnWeb eBusiness Integrator, while Microsoft Babylon users will benefit from improved functionality - particularly in the area of UNIX connectivity," he says.
NetManage is using Microsoft`s Babylon SDKs to host its own OnWeb eBusiness Integrator Application Server and the associated graphical development environment.
"The resulting product will enable applications to be developed based on existing enterprise data, thereby providing direct links to business partners and customers. These applications can also address supply and demand chain eBusiness requirements. Availability is expected to coincide with that of Babylon and, Dax Data, will provide local systems integration and professional services around the new platform to speed implementation of new applications," adds Matthews.
David Sieff, Developer Marketing, Microsoft SA, says the new product will assist Microsoft customers in optimising deployment of Babylon by providing extended host access and application integration for eBusiness applications. "The joint venture between Microsoft and NetManage will enable companies to revitalise existing systems and applications and give them a new lease on life.
"It will put businesses with large investments in `heavy iron`, who may be concerned about competitors leaving them behind in the technological race, on the fast track to e-business," he adds.
Sieff says the partnership with NetManage bridges the gap between old and new, opening up the Microsoft infrastructure platform to such customers. "In effect, it allows them to double the return on investment on legacy applications and systems - something that was virtually unthinkable a few short years ago."
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OnWeb eBusiness Integrator
Based on NetManage`s currently shipping Salvo product, now at Version 4, OnWeb eBusiness Integrator is a mature product that will support thousands of users in a secure and manageable way. More than 150 major corporations worldwide, from manufacturing to finance and service companies, have used NetManage Integration Server and Development Environment technology to deploy new eBusiness and eCommerce applications based on their existing host-centric applications and data.
NetManage
NetManage, Inc., founded in 1990, provides its customers with solutions and services that enable an easy migration to eBusiness, extending the use of the current installed information infrastructure. Its eAccess Group, eSolutions Group and eSupport Group provide enterprise-level eBusiness solutions to corporate customers worldwide. NetManage sells and services products worldwide through its direct sales force, international subsidiaries and authorised channel partners. For more information, connect to www.netmanage.com, send e-mail to pr@netmanage.com, or call 978-685-4000 (Eastern Time) or 408-973-7171 (Pacific Time).
Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft South Africa was launched in January 1993 in Johannesburg and has sales offices in Durban and Cape Town. If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft Web page at www.microsoft.com and the Microsoft South Africa home page at www.microsoft.com/southafrica.