The local office of Attachmate has released a new version of its EXTRA! Personal Client (E!PC) - a multi-host connectivity product incorporating integrated management functionality and a safe migration path to thin-client computing.
Paul Cripsey, country manager of Attachmate South Africa, says E!PC 6.4 satisfies the growing requirement for products that address multifaceted needs. "Deployment, for example, is one of the more challenging aspects of rolling out new software. We have elected to make this easier by incorporating our software distribution technology."
The new version enables administrators to use a centralised management console to install, distribute, configure and update E!PC - eliminating numerous trips to users` desktops. This reduces time IT personnel need spend in the field and, thus, away from other important tasks.
"By alleviating these time-consuming duties this product contributes to an overall reduction in the total cost of owning the software," says Cripsey.
E!PC provides stable connectivity to multiple hosts, across multiple protocols, from multiple operating systems. It is built on a component-centric architecture which allows users to continue using traditional thick-client technology while enabling others to build custom Web-based host access applications.
"This flexibility provides the freedom to migrate when and only if users choose, without having to implement another product to make the transition," explains Cripsey.
"E!PC 6.4 is a whole product solution that provides more than a connection to the host. We share our customers` focus on productivity and ROI (return on investment) and have made this a solution that responds to both technical and business requirements," he adds.
With continuing feature enhancement, workflow is improved and users` learning curves are shortened. Host page bookmarks logically map host navigation through multiple screens and the management console allows centralised configuration. Both users and administrators become more efficient, making them more productive and saving money.
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