They won’t believe these are your System i applications !
It is becoming increasingly important to keep your System i relevant in the eyes of your users, customers and upper
management. The fastest way to do this is to instantly web enable your existing 5250 applications with WebSmart
Presto.
From original 5250 green screen program to an
enhanced screen with pop up calendar, item image, link to a Google map, drop
down box and Flash graph.
Turn your users into believers !
Presto gives your users browser based access to existing RPG or Cobol applications
and menus in a modern look that is easier for users to navigate. You’ll also
find training new users will be simplifed with this new modern interface.
Extend the life of your 5250 applications
Presto
extends the life of your 5250 applications and gives you the results upper management
has been demanding by helping you rapidly achieve your System i Modernization
goals.
Use your existing development staff to instantly web enable your apps and further enhance the appearance and
functionality of your screens. Add pop-up calendars, item images, Google Maps, graphs, drop down boxes, links
to allow mouse navigation and more. Presto gives you full access and control to the client side code to integrate
new UI elements, AJAX, and SOA / web services functionality and even add data from other sources.
 Presto Highlights
- No RPG, Cobol or DDS source code changes
- Zero 5250 OLTP - uses100% batch processes.
- Global options give all
your apps an instant modern web look.
- Presto’s IDE provides full
control to customize screens.
- Runs in a browser with no
other PC software required.
- Innovative licensing options. Choose base, concurrent or unlimited user licensing
options to fit your budget needs.
- Instant Results: Install and configure
Presto in less than an hour.
- Enterprise Ready: Environments
and Multi-Language Support
- Windows IDE for 100% control of
client side code customization.
- On the Fly screen identification with
minimal rule creation requirements.
- Retains System i specific emulator
characteristics.
- Optional Free* Nexus Portal for
app frameworks, Dashboards, Web
menus, Controlled access to Apps.
* with paid maintenance
Modernize at your pace according to your needs and skill set
Instantly convert entire green screen applications to the web with Presto,
then further enhance those web-enabled screens at your pace, screen by screen
or program by program. Presto provides much faster results than tools that web-enable
one screen at a time. It's also a much smaller investment than re-writing or
re-engineering your applications in a web development language. Presto provides
an easy transition to web development for RPG and Cobol programmers. Presto gives
you the option to use it as a stepping stone to creating new web applications
in CGI or PHP or as a long-term web-based solution. You can also combine Presto
with BCD's other web development solutions to give you complete flexibility in
choosing your modernization path.
WebSmart Presto is part of BCD’s ClearPATH Modernization Suite
Build your own integrated System i Modernization Suite
- Select one or more components
For more details visit the ClearPATH Modernization Suite page
Modernization means different things to different people. BCD is the only
System i vendor who offers a family of award winning integrated modernization
components that lets you build your own customized solution.
Complete BCD’s modernization
profile questionnaire.
In return you’ll
receive a detailed, customized modernization report. ClearPath™ also includes
WebSmart for new System i or multi-platform rapid web application development
(PHP or RPG CGI), Clover Query for real-time System i web queries, reports and
dashboards and Catapult for automated report distribution and web archiving.
Host any of these components with Nexus Portal for a secure single point of access
to application frameworks and content management. Choose one component, a combination
of them to build a customized solution, or the entire modernization suite.
Why BCD is the right choice for System i Modernization
- Proven Award Winning Solutions: BCD has successfully helped thousands of
organizations modernize their applications
and processes. We’ve proudly received 35+ industry awards along the way.
- Industry Leader: BCD has over 30 years of experience in the System i and
midrange marketplace and we understand how
System i developers and IT shops think and work.
- World Class Technical Support: Our technical support team is consistently
rated one of the best in the industry. You will
receive unlimited phone, email and web support for the life of your support agreement
and during your evaluation.
- Professional Services: BCD offers Professional Services
that include jump-start, tandem and complete project development. Call us at
(630) 986-0800 to discuss your upcoming projects and needs.
- BCD Clients include: Starbucks, Formica, Universal Music Int’l, Cardinal
Health, Prada, Bank of America, Bristol-Myers
Squibb, General Electric Canada, Canon, Konica Minolta, Honeywell, Goodyear,
Kawasaki, United Rentals, Cities, Counties,
Universities, Insurance, Banks, Hospitals, Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution,
Transportation and many thousands more.
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