Healthcare Management Systems Releases Java-Enabled Version of HMS Monitor

Strategic Insights -

Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. (HMS), a leading provider of healthcare information systems, has announced the release of a Java-enabled version of HMS Monitor, its small hospital information system. This new release makes HMS one of the first vendors to deploy a cost-effective, enterprise-wide information system in a graphical client/server environment supporting Java, Windows, and network computers. The Java-enabled version of Monitor is built using J Walk, a developer's toolkit from SEAGULL, allowing existing AS/400 applications to be easily integrated with emerging technologies like Java. This latest release of Monitor marks a significant milestone in HMS' long relationship with IBM, which began in 1984.

Key Takeaways:

  • HMS has released a Java-enabled version of its HMS Monitor, a small hospital information system, making it one of the first vendors to deploy a cost-effective, enterprise-wide information system in a graphical client/server environment supporting Java, Windows, and network computers.
  • The Java-enabled version of Monitor is built using J Walk, a developer's toolkit from SEAGULL, allowing existing AS/400 applications to be easily integrated with emerging technologies like Java.
  • This new release supports the Series 1000 Network Station, IBM's latest offering in the network computer market, and utilizes the latest AS/400e industry-standard utilities, including TCP/IP, ODBC, and SNA.
  • HMS has optimized the new Monitor version for use with the Series 1000 Network Station, IBM's latest offering in the network computer market.
  • SEAGULL's J Walk toolkit has helped HMS to leverage its investment in AS/400 applications, supporting emerging technologies like Java and offering the ability to add new functionality, Web-enable, and integrate and enhance workflow.
  • HMS began offering software for the hospital marketplace in 1984 with IBM System 36 hardware and was one of the first to offer applications on the AS/400 RISC-based models.
  • HMS' Monitor product uses the latest AS/400e industry-standard utilities, including TCP/IP, ODBC, and SNA.
  • SEAGULL provides industry-leading developer's tools for enhancing existing applications and extending the return on investment in those applications.
  • SEAGULL was established in 1990 and has direct operations in the United States, Canada, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom, as well as 30 distributors supporting its operations in 50 countries.

Statistics:

  • HMS has been offering software for the hospital marketplace since 1984.
  • HMS began offering applications on the AS/400 RISC-based models.
  • The Java-enabled version of Monitor supports the Series 1000 Network Station, IBM's latest offering in the network computer market.
  • The new release of Monitor utilizes the latest AS/400e industry-standard utilities, including TCP/IP, ODBC, and SNA.
  • SEAGULL has direct operations in 7 countries and has 30 distributors supporting its operations in 50 countries.

Sources:

  • PR Newswire, April 20, 1998
  • SEAGULL,
  • HMS,
  • IBM,
  • SEAGULL,
  • Healthcare Management Systems,