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Modernize-as-you-Migrate

The key to our modernize-as-you-migrate message is the innovative design of our tools. They don't just migrate your applications to a new environment but working with the same constraints as the old environment (as is the case with most mainframe emulation tools). Instead they either perform transformations as part of the migration process or open up new options by placing the migrated applications fully in the .NET environment.

Highlights: 

Modernize-as-you-migrate gives you migration PLUS modernization:

  • COBOL code brought to the .NET environment PLUS able to mix and match with other .NET languages, classes, and objects.
  • CICS BMS character screens converted to look-alike, behave-alike ASP.NET web pages PLUS they are ready to receive GUI controls and be redesigned with a GUI look and feel.
  • CICS applications gain .NET/IIS scalability; economic, fast, flexible – a PLUS delivered because NeoKicks is deliberately designed to integrate seamlessly with this environment.
  • Batch JCL jobs executed using NeoBatch PLUS they gain a highly usable GUI job manager, PLUS they can execute programs written in .NET languages like C#, PLUS they can invoke the latest technologies available on Windows PLUS they can be converted to JScript to move fully into the Windows world.
  • SORT statements are executed using NeoSort that delivers a big PLUS as it is one of the world’s fastest sort engines.
  • VSAM files work as they did before PLUS with NeoData the data is stored in SQL Server with NO COBOL CODE CHANGES, opening it up to rich ad-hoc reporting and business intelligence analyses. If required, continue to share VSAM files with mainframe applications by leaving VSAM on the mainframe and access using NeoData zLink.
  • PLUS Because the applications are positioned in a system that was specifically designed to support interoperation of diverse applications spread across the web the interoperability opportunities multiply
  • PLUS programmers use the best of development environments – Visual Studio + Team System - building whole projects with one click and gaining new insight into their programs with the highly visual and functional tools
Benefits: 

All the cost-saving, MIPS-releasing benefits of migration plus:

  • Migrated applications have a bright new future – they are not constrained by their past mainframe/character-based boundaries.
  • Applications can be enhanced using your language of choice – COBOL for some, C# or Visual Basic for others.
  • Data used by COBOL applications is accessible by other tools and applications.
  • New Web services can quickly be provided from existing code and transactions
  • Computing power is easily adjusted to meet growing or shrinking needs – without sucking your budget dry.
  • Your greater agility and improved ability to use new technologies opens up new business opportunities.
  • Programmers’ use of Visual Studio greatly enhances their productivity and ability to interact with other developers in the Windows/Web world.