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Autumn 2001
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Pixel, an international leader in developing Host Integration products, has announced that it has joined the BizTalk Server 2000 Partner Program to provide a Host Integration Adaptor for Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000.
Pixel’s technology will allow the information contained on any green screen of any host based legacy application to be easily interfaced with the core integration capabilities of BizTalk Server 2000. HostAccess Gateway for BizTalk Server 2000, from Pixel, will greatly extend the number and type of integration projects easily implemented by users of BizTalk Server 2000.
Based on XML and SOAP, Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000 unites enterprise application integration, business-to-business integration and business process automation technology to allow companies to easily orchestrate XML Web services and rapidly build dynamic business processes that span applications, platforms and businesses. Until now, however, it has been challenging to interface with home-grown, host-based legacy applications or green screen applications that do not have a sufficient API or open data source. Using HostAccess Gateway for BizTalk Server 2000, green screen applications can now be connected into BizTalk Server 2000, enabling bidirectional business transaction interfaces to be developed quickly and efficiently.
“The ability to access host data that lies within legacy systems creates an opportunity for organisations to develop a powerful competitive advantage,” said Dave Wascha, Product Manager of BizTalk Server 2000 at Microsoft. “XML-enabling legacy systems is absolutely critical in moving businesses and systems onto the Internet. Pixel’s HostAccess Gateway for BizTalk Server 2000 will allow companies to unlock this data and allow for seamless information flow within the enterprise and across the Internet.”
Francis Carden, CEO of Pixel, stated: “We are delighted to be participating in the BizTalk Server 2000 Partner Program to provide host integration capabilities to BizTalk Server 2000. With over 70 percent of corporate information still contained in host systems, it is no wonder that technology like ours has become a hot topic with IT departments of all sizes. Our non-invasive approach to host integration provides the fastest ROI and least risk since existing business logic and processes are maintained.”
HostAccess Gateway for BizTalk Server 2000 uniquely supports integration with virtually any terminal type, including block-mode (IBM) or asynchronous (non-IBM), including VTxxx, Wysexx, Televideo, HP, IBM, Tandem, SCO and over 30 others. In fact, this solution can connect BizTalk Server 2000 to any green screen applications that is supported by HostAccess Gateway for BizTalk Server 2000. HostAccess Gateway for BizTalk Server is currently available for delivery.
IPixel Innovations LimitedLast Updated: 29 Nov 2001