SAS Institute announced the general availability of SAS/IntrNet software for the mainframe, a substantial expansion of the Institute`s Web offering.
SAS/IntrNet software is a critical component of the Institute`s open, end-to-end information-delivery strategy, delivering thin-client access across the organization. With SAS/IntrNet software running on NT, UNIX and now the mainframe (IBM S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server), organizations can Web-enable any aspect of information distribution no matter where the data or application resides.
"By supporting Web-to-mainframe connectivity, SAS Institute is unleashing the advanced scalability and data handling capabilities native to the mainframe for Web deployment of business intelligence solutions," says Franc Trivella, marketing manager for SAS Institute in South Africa.
Corporate MIS executives are eager to harness legacy data stored on mainframes for easy and transparent distribution to corporate consumers. They want to speed up the application deployment process, while at the same time leverage their corporate investment in mainframe data and applications. The solution: SAS/IntrNet software running on the mainframe.
Most clients choose MVS as the server platform for our data warehouse, with DB/2 as the main storage technology and SAS software for both `ad hoc`, end-user analytic purposes, and for IT-developed, informational applications," says Trivella.
SAS/IntrNet software has the potential to leverage existing MVS infrastructure for delivering user-friendly, Web-based, informational applications to those users who do not require the full analytic power of SAS software on their desktops. "This "thin client" approach will make it extremely easy to roll out applications to our users, including overseas offices and external companies, irrespective of location or client configuration," he says.
SAS/IntrNet software allows anyone with a Web browser to reach designated enterprise-wide information surfaced by SAS software. Given that the lion`s share of data exists on the mainframe, Web access to the mainframe is key for any data warehousing or decision support application. SAS Institute continues its dominant role in the data warehousing and decision support arena by providing Web access to these crucial mainframe applications.
Benefits of Web-to-mainframe connectivity With SAS/IntrNet software now available on the mainframe, customers can reap the benefits of Web-to-mainframe connectivity including:
Cost Savings - Organizations can now replace reams of paper reports generated on the mainframe with Web-based reports. The costs associated with creating and distributing batch style reports can be dramatically decreased by Web-enabling the mainframe. Also, the cost associated with deploying and maintaining applications can be greatly reduced by moving to a thin-client architecture.
Leveraged Investment - The performance, reliability and scalability of mainframe architecture can be leveraged to make mission-critical data and applications available through an easy-to-use Web environment.
Ease of Application Distribution - With the Web-to-mainframe connectivity that SAS/IntrNet software provides, organizations can keep the data and application logic on the mainframe, where they typically reside, and use the Web as a gateway for easy access and availability.
"The world-wide customer reaction to the Web-to-mainframe connectivity that SAS/IntrNet software provides has been extremely positive," said Aaron Hill, product marketing manager for SAS/IntrNet software, U.S.A. "By Web-enabling the big iron, our mainframe customers are now able to easily distribute their mainframe-based data and applications to end-users via thin clients. As a result, everyone from line personnel to upper management can easily reach mission critical data and make better business decisions."
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