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The Migration Challenge

Migrating MPE/iX applications to a new platform can be very appealing. Reasons for this may include the lack of new applications, fewer hardware platform choices, the cost of software licenses, the cost of maintenance, and the inability to obtain software features that are available on other operating systems. Some may find it difficult to enhance COBOL II applications to add new COBOL features. Application features in demand can be broad and diverse; the requirements such as graphical user interfaces (GUI), web enablement, n-tier client/server and access to the latest relational technologies may lead to change.

Migration alternatives have benefits and costs associated with each solution. Replacing legacy applications with “off-the-shelf” software can sacrifice years of customization. Even then, there is always the risk that a newly acquired product will not live up to its claims. A rewrite is typically very time-consuming and can tie up a programming staff or expensive consultants. In either case, the introduction of new and unfamiliar technology into production environments is inherently risky. Along with the risk comes the requirement to retrain end users and programmers. The result can be time consuming and costly.

Application rehosting moves all components of a business application (data, process and presentation) from MPE/iX to your desired target platform. This solution protects your intellectual assets and leverages your MPE/iX software investments while migrating your technology to a non-proprietary environment. TRANSPORT™ allows you to migrate your MPE/iX applications quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively.

TRANSPORT™ is an integrated set of utilities that facilitate the complete migration of MPE/iX COBOL applications to another operating platform. TRANSPORT™ gives the added flexibility of maintaining source files on the MPE/iX system and migrating each, as needed, to the target system.

TRANSPORT™ Utilities

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