Web-To-Host 'Thin-Client' Bulging

enable is an extensively proven and feature-rich 'thin-client', Java applet, "tn"-emulator for Web-enabling mainframe and AS/400 applications. It can be freely invoked from a standard Web browser and performs comprehensive and true terminal emulation per the tn3270(E) and tn5250 standards. In addition, it offers Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) - based encryption and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) - based user authentication to guarantee exceptional end-to-end, airtight security for mission-critical data center applications.

What sets enable apart, however, is its industry-leading user interface rejuvenation and enhancement capabilities - much of it based on patented technology developed and refined over the last 15 years.

The enable applet has a powerful, built-in autoGUI function that automatically and 'on-the-fly' modernizes green-on-black 3270, 5250 and VT screens - without requiring any customization, programming or scripting on the part of the customer. It is true, low-maintenance, plug-and-play rejuvenation made possible by the patented pattern detection and conversion technology.

This autoGUI function, for example, will automatically detect all the PF-key assignments that appear on a host screen [e.g. "PF3 = EXIT"] and convert them into 'clickable' action buttons. With this autoGUI, one can quickly and effortlessly Web-enable and rejuvenate multiple applications with lots of different screens.

Extensive customization is also possible with enable, including application enhancement, through either the addition of new functionality or the incorporation of external data sources. Such customization and enhancement is realized using a highly intuitive 'Customization Studio' tool based entirely on a totally visual, 'drag-and-drop' paradigm.

Enhance and Extend Host Data

There is an innovative 'Web link' capability that can be easily but profitably incorporated into the rejuvenated user interface during the customization process - which then enables data to be readily exchanged between the 'tn' emulation window and a Web server. This enables host data to be readily augmented with external data, thereby immediately extending the scope and capability of the host application - without requiring any changes to the original host application.

Far reaching and profound functional enhancements can be achieved by combining the Web Link capability with Java servlets at the Web server. Refer to the Bank of America and RVOS case studies to appreciate the power, flexibility and potential applicability of this Web-to-host technology.

enable's powerful user interface rejuvenation capability

Overall, it is fair to say that enable's customization process, which can be used in conjunction with the automatic conversions performed by the autoGUI function, is by far the fastest, most efficient and productive way to compellingly 'Webify', rejuvenate, and enhance the dated and harsh 'green-on-black' user interface of mainframe and AS/400 applications. Thanks to enable and its patented rejuvenation technology, you and your users will never ever have to see an anachronistic 'green-on-black' screen again. It is as simple as that.

Incontrovertible Highlights

• Industry standard tn3270(E) and tn5250 emulation
• End-to-end, 128-bit encryption based on SSL security compatible in '2-tier' mode with IBM Comm. Server and Novell's NetWare for SAA 4
• Browser-invoked thin-client solution that minimizes software installation, maintenance and upgrade costs
• Unparalleled user interface rejuvenation and enhancement capabilities including autoGUI, Web Link and server-side servlets
• Proven and patented technology that is moreover endorsed by IBM

The enable Java applet-based 'tn' emulation architecture

Bottom Line
enable quite simply epitomizes the best of contemporary Web-to-host technology. It is unsurpassed when it comes to user interface rejuvenation functionality and has the added bonus of offering state-of-the-art security and authentication. If you are in the market for a Java applet-based Web-to-host solution, start off by evaluating this enable solution.