Business Concern and Solution
As a consultant, it is difficult to manage the need for different skills
across multiple computing platforms. Taking advantage of new technologies
and retaining a high quality staff are first and foremost in the minds of the
executives at CONNECTIONS 2000, Inc. Bob Luebbe was able to address these
issues with Java technology - first introduced to him at IBM's Conference
Common in September of 1996.
With Java, CONNECTIONS 2000, Inc. can develop applications which have no
platform dependencies. Java has excited Luebbe's team of experienced programmers
with the endless possibilities to develop object oriented, Java-based,
client/server applications for their customers. CONNECTIONS 2000, Inc. now
has the expertise to serve customers on multiple platforms using Java.
Solution Synopsis
CONNECTIONS 2000, Inc. provides professional Internet and Intranet development
solutions, including:
- Recommendations for necessary web server and communications hardware
- Selection and implementation of an Internet Service Provider
- Configuration and implementation of TCP/IP connections
- Configuration and implementation of mail servers
- Web page design and development using Java and HTML
- Internal intranet design and implementation
CONNECTIONS 2000, Inc. also provides professional client/server application
development on both the Windows and AS/400 platforms. The offerings include:
- Project planning and leading
- Analysis and design of small to large applications
- Application development using AS/400 Toolbox for Java, Visual Age for Java,
Visual Cafe, Visual Basic and PowerBuilder
- Data access to DB2, Sybase and Microsoft Access
- Communication to AS/400 using APPC, ODBC, and DDM communications
- Migration and conversions from other platforms
- Vendor package installs and data conversion
"Write Once and Use Many"
Java's object oriented reusability allowed CONNECTIONS 2000, Inc. to develop
general purpose objects which are reusable. CONNECTIONS 2000, Inc. achieved a
25% increase in application development productivity by reusing the Java objects.
Internet-readiness and tight integration with the AS/400 are other inherent value
of Java where CONNECTIONS 2000, Inc. realized the most benefit.
Business Profile
Since it was founded in October 1994, CONNECTIONS 2000, Inc. has established
itself as an important Internet and client/server application development
provider, especially in the AS/400 implementation arena. With a significant
customer base in Nebraska, CONNECTIONS 2000, Inc. recently has expanded to
offer services nationwide. CONNECTIONS 2000, Inc.'s RPG Conversion Tool is
sold internationally. CONNECTIONS 2000, Inc. is head quartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
For Additional Information
On its web site, http://www.conn2000.com, CONNECTIONS 2000, Inc. demonstrates
the capabilities of Java through its Java AS/400 Chat Server.