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Microsoft and Proginet Announce Licensing Arrangement for Enhanced File Transfer Management

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Microsoft Corp. and Proginet Corporation have announced a new licensing arrangement that benefits Windows 95 users requiring high-performance file transfer management to their MVS hosts. The arrangement involves Microsoft licensing its Windows 95 client software for its BackOffice SNA Server 2.11 host connectivity gateway to Proginet Corporation. Proginet will bundle the SNA Server Windows 95 client software with its 32-bit File Transfer Management System, called Fusion FTMS. This solution exploits the advanced features of Windows 95 and Windows NT, providing a robust, scalable, and easy-to-manage SNA gateway for various operating systems, including Novell's NetWare.

Key Takeaways:

  • The licensing arrangement between Microsoft and Proginet will benefit organizations with large IBM systems considering migration to Windows 95 and BackOffice.
  • Fusion FTMS, developed by Proginet, is a collaborative effort between Microsoft and Proginet to provide advanced IBM host integration to Windows NT and Windows 95 LANs.
  • The combined Fusion FTMS-SNA Server solution provides Windows 95 users with a fast, reliable, and integrated mechanism to move large amounts of data between their desktops and legacy hosts.
  • Microsoft's Vesa Suomalainen stated that SNA Server is a sophisticated host communications gateway that insulates LAN administrators and users from SNA complexities.
  • Proginet's Meyar Sheik stated that the bundle eliminates all the complexities of host file transfer for Windows NT and Windows 95 users.
  • Fusion FTMS incorporates the multi-tasking, multi-threading capabilities of the 32-bit Windows architecture, providing greater reliability and performance for "time-critical" enterprise applications.
  • Some of the unique Fusion FTMS capabilities include support for OLE 2.0 server on MVS, Windows NT and Windows 95 registry, Remote Access Service (RAS), Universal Naming Convention and Long File Names.
  • Proginet offers special introductory pricing on all Fusion FTMS platforms for a limited time.
  • Proginet is a 14-year-old company founded in 1986, providing software solutions that integrate the information on mainframe computers with Microsoft and Novell distributed networks.
  • Many of the world's largest corporations and government agencies employ industry-leading software developed or owned by Proginet Corporation.

Statistics:

  • Fusion FTMS supports various operating systems, including Windows 95, Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and MVS.
  • SNA Server 2.11 for Windows NT is a robust, scalable, and easy-to-manage SNA gateway.
  • 14 years ago, Proginet was founded in 1986 and has been providing software solutions since then.
  • Fusion FTMS for Windows 95 bundled with the SNA Server client software will be ready to ship immediately after the official release of Windows 95 by Microsoft.
  • Fusion FTMS for Windows NT will be available on all Intel, RISC, MIPS, and PowerPC platforms.

Sources:

  • Microsoft Corp. and Proginet Corporation, "Microsoft and Proginet Announce Licensing Arrangement for Enhanced File Transfer Management"
  • Microsoft's Vesa Suomalainen, quoted in Microsoft Corp. and Proginet Corporation, "Microsoft and Proginet Announce Licensing Arrangement for Enhanced File Transfer Management"
  • Proginet's Meyar Sheik, quoted in Microsoft Corp. and Proginet Corporation, "Microsoft and Proginet Announce Licensing Arrangement for Enhanced File Transfer Management"

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