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Crawford Technologies Introduces
PRO JES to TCP/IP
TORONTO, Ontario, October 17, 2003 – Crawford Technologies Inc. today introduced an innovative new software product for zSeries computers. PRO JES to TCP/IP is designed for organizations using the IBM z/OS and OS/390 operating systems with JES2 or JES3, who want to send their print data to Xerox printers using TCP/IP networks instead of Bus & Tag channel interfaces. By utilizing PRO JES to TCP/IP, clients can further automate and enhance their production printing process without having to change existing workflow and operating environments.
The PRO JES to TCP/IP product is a software product that automates the transmission of print output over LPR or sockets connections in JES2 and JES3 environments.
PRO JES to TCP/IP fits into the z/OS and OS/390 system and runs just like any other system software. When run as a Started Task, the program can be controlled with MVS operator commands. Multi-threading functionality allows throughput to be maximized during critical print windows. It includes SAPI, FSS and External Writer JES spool interface capabilities in order to fit any environment. On most systems, temporary DASD space is not necessary, optimizing the entire process.
PRO can be used to eliminate obsolete hardware-centric solutions where specialized communications devices such as channel extenders and S/370 channel adapters are used to connect systems to the mainframe. This can result in substantial maintenance cost savings as well as performance improvements.
"Now our clients will be able to simplify a 'roundabout' mainframe printing process by routing output directly to new LAN attached printers over TCP/IP. We have made it simple and easy for users without causing significant operational changes", exclaimed Ernie Crawford, President of Crawford Technologies Inc.
About Crawford Technologies Inc. Crawford Technologies Inc. (CrawfordTech) provides print stream transform, extraction and manipulation solutions that are unsurpassed in the industry. With its committed and knowledgeable product teams, CrawfordTech offers unparalleled development, design and support. CrawfordTech is a global leader in delivering advanced print production transformation products for the service bureau, financial, insurance, medical, government and telecommunications industries. Many of today's strategic companies in the document solutions business are CrawfordTech's partners who participate in the distribution of the industry leading PRO Suite of conversion and enhancement products automating the transformation of print-stream, data manipulation and document output. CrawfordTech is based in Canada. Its Toronto and Vancouver development centers produce high-quality, cross-platform products using advanced development and testing techniques.
To learn more, please visit our website at www.crawfordtech.com.
