eXperanto

The Fastest way to web enable legacy mainframe applications

Have you heard a lot about SOA (service oriented architecture) recently? Gartner Group said that SOA enables companies to implement new applications quickly and cost effectively. This ‘code once, use many times’ approach is becoming a key requirement for companies. Are you wondering how you can move into the 21st century without throwing away the investment you’ve made in your mainframe applications?

The Need — Closing the Gap

Integrating legacy systems efficiently and effectively remains a challenge for organizations due to the complexities involved in connecting and managing legacy assets across modern distributed environments. eXperanto closes the gap and makes it easy to leverage the investment in legacy systems, enabling you to turn your mainframe applications into Web services directly from your existing development environment. You create a rich, professional Web interface using existing resources.

eXperanto is a comprehensive end-to-end solution that enables you to adapt and extend your development environment by providing access to mainframe systems through Web service protocols, a standard in today’s market. eXperanto makes legacy systems appear as modern systems, and enables them to communicate with other applications in the same language. eXperanto provides bi-directional Web services support, not only publishing legacy transactions as Web services, but also allowing legacy programs to consume Web services. Equally important, eXperanto’s strict adherence to open standards and protocols allows the seamless integration of new tools and technologies, such as Java or .NET. Best of all, you continue to enjoy the level of service and reliability you’ve come to expect from your legacy systems.

Deployment Lifecycle

To Web enable an application, you simply define the user I/O and then recompile. Defining user I/O is straightforward and familiar to mainframe developers; just build a logical map, much in the same way you build maps using BMS.

Web service generation with eXperanto is controlled through an intuitive easy-to-use graphical user interface in three easy steps using typical mainframe skills. First, eXperanto automatically interprets information from existing programs. It then lets mainframe personnel select applications to be published as Web services. Finally, eXperanto automatically generates and deploys the Web-services front end on IBM or Microsoft platforms. From this point on, it's business as usual, just as in any other mainframe development project. You perform the same compilation, link editing, etc.

eXperanto – Meeting the need

Legacy systems represent years of investment, not only in application code but also valuable business rules and processes. At the same time, modern development tools, off-the-shelf packages, and connectivity with external organizations are fast becoming the “sine qua non” of modern business. eXperanto brings both worlds together by enabling you to leverage mainframe value while allowing applications to reach newer distributed environments and capture the cost-savings, flexibility, and ease of use of Web services.

eXperanto Advantages

Low Total Cost of Ownership

Designed for use by mainframe developers: consolidate development on the mainframe, using familiar tools, skills, and processes across the entire application lifecycle.
Single point installation: eXperanto’s centralized GUI—for development and management—is based on browser technology and is installed on the server only. No proprietary components are required on client workstations.
Built-in version control: eXperanto scales up in real-world large organization usage scenarios.

Flexibility and Independence

Bi-directional Web service support: eXperanto both publishes Web services and supports the consumption of Web services on the mainframe side.
Web services standards support including XML, SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI.
Code generated by eXperanto has no run-time dependence on eXperanto (no “black box” needed)
Complete flexibility in selecting deployment architecture: from a fully centralized mainframe- oriented architecture to a fully server-oriented architecture without proprietary components installed on the mainframe.

Uncompromised Security

Security integration of both native mainframe security features using RACF, TSS, or ACF2 and Web services security standards.
Web services security mapped to mainframe security parameters.
Full audit trail.