To improve information access and leverage your
extensive investment in information technology
Moving Host based systems forward and evolving the "familiar desktop environment" create unique challenges. In the end all users want is quick, easy access to information services regardless of location, system protocol, network, application, etc. To deliver on this simple objective many issues need to be considered. This includes changing system strategies and technologies, provision for more secure systems, time and cost to develop and deploy new services or system enhancements, value considerations to the organization/user, etc. Because of these factors and others, many organizations select CAIL to assist them in improving information services. Simply stated, CAIL Software is the quickest and easiest way to improve information access and to leverage the investment in current systems. Specifically, CAIL Software compliments and enhances information services by supporting the need to:
utilize the Internet more
have more secure systems
better integrate information services at the desktop
increase automation of events and processes
have better tools to manage change
Improving Information Access
1.Utilize the Internet
A. Select a Browser or Windows to access information services/or control multi-session, multiplatform automation from the desktop.
B. Web-enable current applications with:
Web-deployed connectivity with the Browser containing the CAIL ActiveX control
or Java Applet
CAIL Studio or CAIL Adapter Software on an Web Server to provide sessions
to any Browser
Expose WebServices that leverage existing screen based Host applications
Integrate Heterogenous Enterprise WebServices into existing screen based Host
applications
2.Have More Secure Systems
CAIL supports encrypted communications with:
A. End-to-End secure sessions (with block and conversational modes) for Windows desktops and web-deployed sessions (Java & ActiveX)
B. SSL encryption for Browser based desktops Now you can provide a software solution for a more trusted system environment with encrypted communications that:
is quick and easy to deploy
provides a range of encryption options and key management capabilities to address a variety of security requirements
can integrate with CAIL Session Manager for a complete system security solution
is a superior security implementation since all processing occurs inside the PC and Host System
automatically performs key management functions
requires no system changes or additional hardware
is transparent to current applications and end users
C. WebServer SSL layer integration with CAIL Studio and CAIL Adapter
D. SSH & SSL Pipes for CAIL/Plus or for any CAIL or 3rd party components
E. End-to-End Secure FTP
3.Modernize / GUI-ize Displays
CAIL Software can be utilized to improve the presentation of information services at the desktop. This compliments the considerations to enhance the "user experience" by "GUIzing" the displays of current Host based information services so all applications have a modern, consistent "look and feel" at the desktop. This recognizes that current systems need to be brought forward and work in conjunction with new information services. Importantly, enhancing current applications reduces overall training time and support costs since all applications have an up-to-date appearance and operational consistency.
CAIL enables systems personnel to build on user familiarity and expectations by providing the ability to enhance current applications with:
CAIL Studio for full
HTML displays (CAIL Studio enables any HTML or MEDIA to be
used including aggregation, hidden field support, hidden
screen automation etc.)
Significantly improve the presentation of displays for systems personnel with "The View GUI Facility"
HLLAPI interface that supports various
technologies to GUIze information services (ie: C, C++,
Visual Basic, Power Builder, etc.)
4. Increase Automation
To further enhance systems, there is an increasing need to automate events and processes.
Using CAIL
Studio and WebServices, distributed automation can now
connect with existing Host Applications securely with full
incident logging.
On the Desktop, by utilizing ActiveX /
COM technology, CAIL Software enables organizations to
"trigger actions" based on a certain sequence of events. As
well, since "messages" can be processed as data, programs
receiving information can perform appropriate actions
depending on the data/message received. For example, if the
system receives a mail message with a macro to execute, it can
save the file and initiate execution of the macro by CAIL
Software.
5. Better Integrate Information Services
A. CAIL Software supports an integrated "Connectivity Suite" capability with 6530, VT, 3270, 5250 and W60 protocols to address the communication needs of organizations with heterogeneous computing environments. This is achieved either within CAIL Software or with Attachmate to provide a connectivity standard across the enterprise.
B. CAIL enables data from your mission critical systems to be part of a strategy to evolve information services that requires interfacing to WebSphere, iTP WebServer, BEA and other technologies to have a comprehensive e-business solution.
C. By employing ActiveX / COM within CAIL Software you can integrate information from one system for use with another application. For example, data from an HP NonStop system can be used with a PC application (ie: Word) from a basic template document with "bookmarks" that can be accessed by a script in a web page.
D. CAIL Studio and
WebServices extends existing Host Application integration to
the Heterogenous Enterprise.
6. Better Tools
CAIL Software provides advanced connectivity capability and flexibility so organizations can better manage change and deliver superior value for users. This is summarized as follows:
Selectable Browser or Windows support to access information services
Availability of CAIL/Java version for Java oriented systems environments
Have clear text or secure communications with encrypted sessions plus, extensive range of security options for more trusted systems
Ability to web-enable applications and have web-deployable sessions
Provision for greater system automation with ActiveX / COM technology and customization capabilities
Extensive range of communication protocols and access methods
Ability to GUIze current applications
Selectable Windowing presentation style (ie: "separate discreet Windows" or "Windows within Windows")
Extensive macro capabilities
Updated web style presentation format
Responsive technical support from CAIL
Provision for special product extensions or customization by CAIL upon request
by Customer
Choice of licensing options (ie: seat or concurrent licensing)
Who benefits by improving information access
Software Developers
because CAIL provides the most functionality and flexibility so system changes and enhancements can be implemented and deployed readily.
End Users
because CAIL Software is easy to use and various enhancements are available to improve the desktop environment. Plus, CAIL can be used with many systems and services (including the Internet) so a single connectivity solution addresses a wide variety of needs, along with convenient, quick start-up for network as well as casual access using any Browser.
Systems Management
since CAIL has an extensive range of capabilities to support various strategies and system planning considerations across the enterprise. In addition, CAIL Software provides fast deployment of Server based access to Browser clients, and tools to enhance system manageability.
Executives
find CAIL Software appealing because they receive a superior "Connectivity Solution" and can have a "Connectivity Standard" across the enterprise with licensing flexibility and responsive Customer support from CAIL. This results in superior value and contributes to the success in moving systems forward.
System Security Personnel
information services can be made secure quickly, easily and economically - with no system or application changes and is transparent to users since CAIL Software provides encrypted sessions for Browser or Windows clients or web-deployed sessions.
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