OpenConnect Introduces eXtremeVista

OpenConnect, a leading provider of innovations for enterprise e-business, is launching eXtremeVista at the end of this month. eXtremeVista enables organizations to rapidly transition to e-business by capturing core business logic imbedded in mainframe applications, quickly applying an intuitive graphical front-end, and extending those applications to thousands of Webbased users.

The key strength of eXtremeVista is its ability to transform antiquated "green on black" screens into a Web-based graphical user interface - faster and more reliably than any other method or product. Where the mainframe is required for e-business, eXtremeVista provides transformation and integration of business processes quickly, reliably and securely; all while leveraging the enterprise investment in legacy systems.

Previously, the process of converting a mainframe screen into a graphical interface required tedious effort. With eXtremeVista, businesses can modernize multiple mainframe screens in 45 minutes or less, thus significantly increasing development productivity and reducing time-to-market. This is accomplished with features that allow easy reuse of code and a standard User Interface (UI) that allows developers to quickly deploy new Web-based applications from an IDE. In addition, predefined rules enable powerful screen pattern recognition capabilities, making faster development of transactions a reality.

The IT landscape is changing rapidly as traditional mainframe-centric companies reposition themselves as powerful e-business entities, said Betsy Veneziano, OpenConnect's vice president of development. Our customers demand quicker and better solutions that address workflow, rules, deployment, and advanced screen rejuvenation using the latest industry standards. eXtremeVista represents another evolutionary step in OpenConnect's industry pacesetter, OpenVista.

Easy to use and quick to deploy, eXtremeVista enables members of an organization to leverage existing enterprise assets and extend mainframe-based business processes into scalable Web-based applications for e-business. eXtremeVista includes wizards that speed development time, and automation of configuration file editing for easier deployment as EJBs. eXtremeVista provides flexibility with the use of the Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE) components, such as EJBs, JSPs and Java Servlets.

"eXtremeVista helps bridge the knowledge gap by enabling those most familiar with the business processes to assist in the design and execution of enterprise integration efforts for scalable, high performance e-business," added OpenConnect's Veneziano. "With the new release of eXtremeVista, OpenConnect continues to support its commitment to deliver solutions that help companies utilize their current assets and infrastructure in their transition to e-business."

About OpenConnect

OpenConnect is a leading provider of innovations for e-business. Founded in 1982, the company helps mainframe-centric Global 1000 companies integrate Web technology with existing host-based business processes to deliver e-business solutions in a simple, secure and scalable manner. The company's i-WARE solution suite is the most complete Internet software solution set available for Web-enabling enterprise applications rapidly for e-business. In 1998 and 1999, IDC named OpenConnect the leading Web-to-Host provider. The company's commitment to the Web-to-Host market has enabled it to transition successfully as an Enterprise-to-Web provider in the e-business marketspace. With offices across Asia Pacific and Europe, and coverage in Central and South America, OpenConnect's e-business solutions and consulting services are provided to more than 60 countries worldwide. For more information about this privately held company, contact OpenConnect's worldwide headquarters in Dallas, Texas at 972-484-5200 or www.openconnect.com.

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