Post on 19-Jan-2016
Integrating the MainframeIntegrating the Mainframe
Liberating Enterprise DataLiberating Enterprise Data
Our MissionOur Mission
Middleware products designed for organizations Middleware products designed for organizations seeking the combined benefits of System/390 and seeking the combined benefits of System/390 and distributed, client/server, internet, and enterprise distributed, client/server, internet, and enterprise integration technologies.integration technologies.
Viaserv HistoryViaserv History
• Started in 1995Started in 1995
• Principles from MDI/SybasePrinciples from MDI/Sybase
• MDI Database GatewayMDI Database Gateway
• ViaSQL for VSEViaSQL for VSE
• Legacy Data ServerLegacy Data Server
• ViaSQL for OS/390ViaSQL for OS/390
Company ProfileCompany Profile
• Seven employeesSeven employees
• Focus is small to mid-size mainframe shopsFocus is small to mid-size mainframe shops
• By far the best products in its spaceBy far the best products in its space
• StrengthsStrengths• Outrageous support!Outrageous support!
• Technical expertise!Technical expertise!
• Responsive and flexibleResponsive and flexible
Integrating The MainframeIntegrating The Mainframe
• DesktopsDesktops
• Web ServersWeb Servers
• Application ServersApplication Servers
• Enterprise Integration PlatformsEnterprise Integration Platforms
• Distributed RDBMS systemsDistributed RDBMS systems
ViaSQL ProductsViaSQL Products
• SQL access to mainframe dataSQL access to mainframe data
• Execution of CICS programsExecution of CICS programs
• CICS and batch access to LAN-based data sourcesCICS and batch access to LAN-based data sources
• CICS and batch access to Web ServicesCICS and batch access to Web Services
• All the features of Direct and Blue DirectAll the features of Direct and Blue Direct
• Bi-directional transfer between mainframe and Bi-directional transfer between mainframe and LAN-based data sourcesLAN-based data sources
• VSAMVSAM• IMS and DL/IIMS and DL/I• DB2DB2• DatacomDatacom• Sequential disk and tapeSequential disk and tape
• JDBC, ODBC, and SOAP SQL JDBC, ODBC, and SOAP SQL access to S/390 data sourcesaccess to S/390 data sources
• Execute CICS programs too!Execute CICS programs too!• Return result setsReturn result sets• Perform special processingPerform special processing• Execute important business logicExecute important business logic• Access any data sourceAccess any data source• Update any data sourceUpdate any data source
VSAM
IMSOther
DesktopDesktopServerServer
iaiaVV SQLSQLiaiaVV SQLSQL DirectDirectTM
• SQL ServerSQL Server• OracleOracle• SybaseSybase• DB2DB2• And And others . . .others . . .
• Access LAN-based dataAccess LAN-based data
• CICS and batch applications CICS and batch applications get to be the clientget to be the client
• Access Web ServicesAccess Web Services• BasicBasic• HTTPHTTP• SOAP (planned)SOAP (planned)
SQLServer
OtherOracle
MainframeMainframe
Web ServerWeb Server
SOAP ServerSOAP ServerDatabasesDatabases
iaiaVV SQLSQLiaiaVV SQLSQL Blue DirectBlue DirectTM
• SQL-based transfer of data SQL-based transfer of data between S/390 and LAN-based between S/390 and LAN-based data sourcesdata sources
• All the features of ViaSQL Direct All the features of ViaSQL Direct and Blue Direct, plus . . .and Blue Direct, plus . . .
VSAM
IMSOther
Oracle
OtherSQLServer
iaiaVV SQLSQLiaiaVV SQLSQL IntegratorIntegratorTM
Benefits of ViaSQLBenefits of ViaSQL
• Revitalize and leverage legacy systemsRevitalize and leverage legacy systems
• Easy integration into existing Easy integration into existing environmentsenvironments
• Robust feature set with flexible Robust feature set with flexible deployment optionsdeployment options
• Support for industry standards Support for industry standards
• Proven and referenceable install baseProven and referenceable install base
U.S. CustomersU.S. Customers
• ASCAPASCAP
• Crystal CruisesCrystal Cruises
• Fuji Photo FilmsFuji Photo Films
• Student Loan Finance CorporationStudent Loan Finance Corporation
• Bender ShipbuildingBender Shipbuilding
• Redwing Shoe CompanyRedwing Shoe Company
• Swiss American SecuritiesSwiss American Securities
State and Local GovernmentState and Local Government
• Massachusetts Lottery CommissionMassachusetts Lottery Commission
• N.Y.C Employees’ Retirement SystemN.Y.C Employees’ Retirement System
• Texas Office of the Attorney GeneralTexas Office of the Attorney General
• Pennsylvania Department of CorrectionsPennsylvania Department of Corrections
• Toledo Public SchoolsToledo Public Schools
• Seven California countiesSeven California counties
• Other counties and municipalitiesOther counties and municipalities
International CustomersInternational Customers
• Aerospatiale Matra, FranceAerospatiale Matra, France
• Tel-Aviv Municipality, IsraelTel-Aviv Municipality, Israel
• Del Sur EAP, VenezuelaDel Sur EAP, Venezuela
• Swiss Reinsurance Company, SwitzerlandSwiss Reinsurance Company, Switzerland
• Arcelor, FranceArcelor, France
• Herba-Chemosan, GermanyHerba-Chemosan, Germany
• RBC Insurance, CanadaRBC Insurance, Canada
Customer ProfileCustomer Profile
VSEVSE89%89%
OS/390OS/39011%11%
598
Operating System
InternationalInternational27%27%
United StatesUnited States73%73%
4918
Location
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Financial SummaryFinancial Summary
Gross Margin $826
Operating Expenses
Net Revenue $900
Net Income
$731
$94
$831
$918
$853
$(22)
* All amounts in thousands
$956
$1,016
$870
$86
$916
$965
$974
$(58)
$807
$803
$795
$12
Mainframe MarketMainframe Market
• 4000-5000 active VSE images4000-5000 active VSE images
• 1500-2000 active OS/390 and z/OS images?1500-2000 active OS/390 and z/OS images?
• Europe and South America full of VSEEurope and South America full of VSE
• VSE shops are larger in EuropeVSE shops are larger in Europe
• Fortune 500 still have mainframesFortune 500 still have mainframes
Domestic PartnersDomestic Partners
• CompuflexCompuflex• Allen Systems GroupAllen Systems Group• EnterworksEnterworks• Iway (Information Builders Inc.)Iway (Information Builders Inc.)• Top Down SystemsTop Down Systems• Connectivity Systems InternationalConnectivity Systems International• Decision Technology Inc.Decision Technology Inc.• Direct Computer ResourcesDirect Computer Resources• Legacy Data AccessLegacy Data Access
• HIPAAHIPAA
• Denver Solutions GroupDenver Solutions Group• Mainline Information SystemsMainline Information Systems
International PartnersInternational Partners
• Eichhorn EDV, GermanyEichhorn EDV, Germany
• Harry Software, FranceHarry Software, France
• Rebus Computer, United KingdomRebus Computer, United Kingdom
• Info T GmbH, SwitzerlandInfo T GmbH, Switzerland
• Ness Advanced Technology, IsraelNess Advanced Technology, Israel
• Softron, UruguaySoftron, Uruguay
• Sabe de Datos, VenezuelaSabe de Datos, Venezuela
• Sybase EDV, AustriaSybase EDV, Austria
Viaserv CompetitionViaserv Competition
• Cross AccessCross Access
• GT SoftwareGT Software
• Iway (Information Builders Inc.)Iway (Information Builders Inc.)
• CONNXCONNX
• Neon SystemsNeon Systems
• AttunityAttunity
Competing TechnologiesCompeting Technologies
• Screen scrapingScreen scraping
• Microsoft COM/TIMicrosoft COM/TI
• IBM Host PublisherIBM Host Publisher
• ETL toolsETL tools
• MQ SeriesMQ Series
• FTPFTP
• Custom codeCustom code
QuickSet® Drywall SystemQuickSet® Drywall System
• Reduces installation time by 35%Reduces installation time by 35%
• Reduces drywall waste by 15%Reduces drywall waste by 15%
• Makes perfect SeamlessMakes perfect Seamless®® joints every time joints every time
• Taping and drywall mud not required!Taping and drywall mud not required!
• Find out more at www.quickset.comFind out more at www.quickset.com
Quovadx Quovadx
• Two facesTwo faces• Healthcare software and servicesHealthcare software and services
• General purpose integration softwareGeneral purpose integration software
• PositioningPositioning• Web Services AnywhereWeb Services Anywhere
• Total Business IntegrationTotal Business Integration
Quovadx TechnologiesQuovadx Technologies
• Platform VPlatform V• ODBC-based Data IntegrationODBC-based Data Integration
• Screen RejuvenatorScreen Rejuvenator
• Mainframe connectivity?Mainframe connectivity?
• Adaptive ApplicationsAdaptive Applications
• IntegratorIntegrator
• ServicesServices
Quovadx CompetitionQuovadx Competition
• Ascential SoftwareAscential Software
• VitriaVitria
• JacadaJacada
• webMethodswebMethods
• BEA SystemsBEA Systems
• Others . . .Others . . .
Web Services AnywhereWeb Services Anywhere
• SQL access to VSAM, IMS, DL/I, DB2, and SQL access to VSAM, IMS, DL/I, DB2, and DatacomDatacom
• Execute CICS programsExecute CICS programs
• Execute batch programsExecute batch programs
• Result sets in XML formatResult sets in XML format
• Result sets in SOAP formatResult sets in SOAP format
• MQ Series supportMQ Series support
• Mainframe as the clientMainframe as the client
Benefits to QuovadxBenefits to Quovadx
• Easy, fast, and efficient way to integrate Easy, fast, and efficient way to integrate the mainframe with Platform Vthe mainframe with Platform V
• Competitive advantageCompetitive advantage
• Mainframe development expertiseMainframe development expertise
• Mainframe services and support expertiseMainframe services and support expertise
• Customer baseCustomer base
• Maintenance revenue streamMaintenance revenue stream
• Additional sales channelsAdditional sales channels
SummarySummary
• Quovadx can make good use of the Quovadx can make good use of the QuickSetQuickSet®® Drywall System Drywall System
• ViaSQL is the best of breed productViaSQL is the best of breed product
• Well known for feature and functionWell known for feature and function
• Great reputation for supportGreat reputation for support
• ViaSQL expands the Quovadx technology ViaSQL expands the Quovadx technology optionsoptions
Integrating the MainframeIntegrating the Mainframe