SEATTLE – October 20, 2008 – Attachmate Corporation today announced the newest version of its host access mainframe solution, Attachmate® INFOConnect® Enterprise Edition 9.0. The latest version includes new features and functionality that help extend the value of mainframe applications, boosting end-user productivity and reducing costs across the enterprise. The addition of the Certified for Microsoft® Windows Vista® logo and enhanced security features make it the only Unisys solution to deliver secure, productivity-focused multi-host emulation certified for Windows Vista®, yet compatible with Windows XP SP3.
“Microsoft is pleased that Attachmate has earned the Certified for Windows Vista® software logo for the new version of its leading terminal emulation product INFOConnect Enterprise Edition 9.0,” said Robert Doi, director of Windows Vista marketing for the Microsoft Corporation. “This certification highlights Attachmate's continuing commitment to providing our joint customers with high quality applications that are compatible with and leverage the features of Windows Vista.”
INFOConnect Enterprise Edition 9.0 modernizes existing mainframe applications out of the box by improving information flow, enhancing user productivity and lowering total cost of ownership.
“INFOConnect Enterprise Edition 9.0 offers an unparalleled emulation package particularly for the airline and government sectors as well as other organizations using Unisys mainframes,” said Barbara Ballard, product manager for Attachmate. “INFOConnect is the only solution available today that delivers streamlined multi-host access in a single application, increasing efficiency and enabling organizations to immediately reduce costs and maximize ROI.”
Securely Extending the Life of Mainframe Applications
The new features and functionality of INFOConnect Enterprise Edition 9.0 dramatically increase enterprise-wide efficiency and save organizations money while securely extending the value of their mainframe applications, including:
- Certified for Microsoft® Windows® Vista
Certification for Microsoft® Windows Vista® allows IT managers to easily support technology changes at the desktop and leverage the platform of their choice.
- FDCC Compliant
INFOConnect Enterprise Edition 9.0 has been certified Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) compliant providing protection to government computer systems.
- FIPS Validation
The addition of Reflection® Secure FTP Client and SSL support enables organizations to replace non-secure FTP with a reliable, encrypted alternative to help comply with stringent data security regulations. These features incorporate technology that has also been FIPS validated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) providing compliance with the organization’s security and data-protection guidelines.
- Support for IPv6
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) support provides the functionality to connect to the mainframe on the network as Internet technology continues to grow. In addition, INFOConnect Enterprise Edition 9.0 continues to support IPv4.
- DoD PKI Standards Support
Advanced support for digital certificates meets DoD PKI requirements, the highest level of U.S. government security standards.
INFOConnect Enterprise Edition 9.0 is available immediately for purchase. For more information on pricing, please contact sales@attachmate.com.
To evaluate INFOConnect Enterprise Edition 9.0 for Unisys please visit:
www.attachmate.com/Evals/INFOConnect/INFOConnect8EvalForm.htm
To evaluate INFOConnect Enterprise Edition 9.0 for Airlines please visit:
www.attachmate.com/Evals/infoconnect_airlines/infoconnect-airlines-form.htm
About Attachmate
Attachmate, owned by an investment group led by Francisco Partners, Golden Gate Capital and Thoma Cressey Bravo, enables IT organizations to extend mission critical services and assure they are secure and compliant. Attachmate’s leading solutions include host connectivity and systems and security management. Our goal is to empower IT organizations to deliver trusted applications, manage service levels, and ensure compliance by leveraging knowledge, automation and secured connectivity. For more information, visit www.attachmate.com.