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Web-to-host -- BlueZone Terminal Emulation, run as a web-to-host, can be deployed by activating from your browser and run as a standard Windows application on your desktop. Our software is a secure, slim, powerhouse of a solution built for the IBM Mainframe (TN3270), i Series (TN5250), UNIX/DEC (VT), Unisys (T27 & UTS) and secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) systems.
Could Migration be any Easier?
We know your applications are mission-critical and that downtime and risk are not options. We've got more than 20 years of experience in protocol conversion and are experts at converting incumbent technology without interrupting business operations. If you already have a first-generation emulator installed, the conversion process is smooth and risk-free. We offer features such as script conversion and a comprehensive menu of professional services to help you manage the transition. We can even match any look, feel, and features of your previous emulator (if you want).
Packs a Punch.
Unlike most browser emulators, BlueZone supports all the features and functions you find in desktop (TN3270, TN5250) emulators. You get the best of both worlds—complete display and printing capabilities combined with Web access, fast response times, a small footprint, and easy installation and updates. Whether you need Web or desktop emulation, BlueZone supports all of the key display and printer features that your existing applications use—for example, IBM Graphical Data Display Manager (GDDM), 62 x 160 screen size, multiple sessions, and function key mapping.
Safe and Secure.
Right out of the box, our BlueZone emulator gives you the highest levels of security and code integrity with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL v3.0 and TLS v1.0), the Internet protocol standard for ensuring privacy, message integrity, and authentication. Plus, it includes BlueZone Secure FTP, which provides SSL connectivity to any SSL-capable FTP server, including iSeries, z/OS, and z/VM. And if you haven't upgraded your host operating system to support SSL, just add the optional BlueZone Security Server to handle the host side. This will let you take advantage of SSL encryption for file transfer, display, and printer emulation without requiring an upgrade! We simply offer SSL access this easily and economically.
Super Flexible.
A single emulator license gives you support for 3270, 5250, VT 52/100/220/320/420, ANSI, SCO-ANSI, WYSE 60, HP character and block mode, and secure FTP connectivity. Each user can make any number of desired connections. You don't have to purchase separate, additional products to support multiple protocols. Because BlueZone supports both Web and desktop, you don't have to buy separate licenses—simply take your pick and change your mind at any time! And as your users' needs change over time, you can have a smooth and transparent transition between Web and desktop emulation at no additional cost.
Tiny footprint.
Full functionality, yet oh so thin! With BlueZone's extraordinarily small footprint, the browser-based emulation download can be as little as 2.5 MB and our desktop installation is just over 10 MB for the typical configuration. We don't carry the "baggage" of first-generation emulators, so install time and storage requirements are minimal.
Go Speed Racer. Go.
Did we mention speed? No other emulator downloads faster or more easily than BlueZone! Users can be up and running within minutes. In addition, BlueZone launches rapidly and provides better response times than other emulators.
Easy Money.
In addition to dramatically lowering your total cost of ownership through savings from our flexible, all-inclusive licensing, our centralized distribution features mean you'll eliminate network administration and support overhead. We offer concurrent or per-seat licensing as well as lower license and maintenance fees than other first-generation emulators. In addition, all upgrades are included in your annual maintenance subscription.
Scale it Up.
Some competitors' products are three-tier solutions that require specific application servers or Web servers to operate. BlueZone Web-to-host is an infinitely scalable, two-tier solution that is compatible with any enterprise-quality Web server and doesn't require a specialized application server. With BlueZone, you can avoid the scalability limitations of three-tier solutions while reducing hardware and software maintenance.
Three Ways to Deploy it.
Desktop Client.
This deployment is the only one of its kind in the industry. It is initially deployed by the Web server and is then stored locally so it can be launched directly from the desktop thereafter. It uses the industry-standard MSI installer, giving you a lot of flexibility. This is a great option when you want the convenience of Web-based emulator delivery but can't depend on 100 percent availability of your Web server. And just think how easy this can make maintenance—a desktop application that can be configured to check the Web server and download updates automatically.
Web-to-Host Client.
This deployment serves up the BlueZone emulation client when initiated from your browser, and runs as a standard Windows application on your desktop. The BlueZone emulation client runs outside the browser's memory space and is completely independent of the browser. In fact, once the BlueZone emulation client launches, you can close the browser and your host session won't even be affected.
Embedded Web-to-Host Client.
This deployment option puts a brand new spin on emulation by combing the power of the Web with your emulator. BlueZone launches inside the browser window and is embedded either as a full screen or at a fixed position within the Web page. The position is completely configurable by the BlueZone administrator. With this option, you can design Web pages that include frames, scripts, text, links, buttons, or graphics right on the HTML page in harmony with the embedded BlueZone emulation client.