Business Concern and Solution
The phenomenal growth of the Internet has sparked countless discussions about the next
generation of applications and their use of network technology. Yet few have focused on the
role of legacy applications on the Internet, although host-based systems clearly represent the
bulk of mission critical business applications. The AS/400, built on long-existing, time-tested
business solutions, should not be forsaken because a new standard is emerging. However, the
Internet offers e-business benefits that legacy applications cannot afford to ignore. Thus, the
challenge for today’s solutions providers becomes that of incorporating new and emerging
technologies into existing, robust business applications for maximum advantage.
Java has made this vision a reality.
Why Java?
Peter Draney, the managing director of LANSA’s parent company, Aspect Computing,
commented on the value of Java: "Java delivers exciting new cross-platform
application possibilities.
Java-based network computing applications dramatically reduce the cost of implementing and
managing graphical applications because the whole application resides on the server. Users download
a Java application on a just-in-time basis and the 100% Pure Java standard guarantees they can work
across platforms without having to worry about compatibility issues. This is not the case with PC
client/server networks, which are more expensive to set up and maintain."
Solution Synopsis
Rejuvenate legacy applications with a Java-enabled Web extension. LANSA
offers an excellent set of Java-based tools for quick enhancement delivery of
back office RPG or COBOL applications. LANSA's tool set also provides a
highly flexible and easy-to-use design methodology for new Internet-based applications.
LANSA offers several application development products for the AS/400 community.
These products cater to both host-based, client/server and Internet applications and
have been developed for worldwide use in the last ten years. Currently, these products
generate RPG, COBOL, C++, HTML or CGI code for implementing applications.
At the end of 1997, LANSA products will generate Java code, thereby providing a
portable deployment environment for business application development, as well as
delivering further e-business enhancement capabilities for existing applications.
Business Profile
Aspect Computing Pty. Ltd, established in 1974, is Australia's largest independently owned,
software and services organization. Aspect has thousands of business partners, located in 66
countries, who promote its wide range of services, including IT, professional services,
project management and customer education. LANSA has been designed as a family of
cross-platform, client/server and Internet application development tools. LANSA offers
integrated software design, development, and maintenance products for AS/400, client/server,
and Internet applications. LANSA now employs 80 professionals at offices in Chicago,
Atlanta, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angles, Denver and Toronto.
For Additional Information
On its Web site, LANSA offers details about its LANSA for the Web and other Web
products. The site includes live demos, brochures, and more. Visit
LANSA soon at http://www.lansa.com