tcACCESS

Real-Time IBM Mainframe Integration

tcACCESS is a powerful integration platform (Mainframe Software, Workstation software, Middleware) for users of IBM mainframes. tcACCESS allows a transparent integration of mainframe data sources and mainframe programs into Open System applications using industry standards like SQL, ODBC, JDBC, .NET.

The World Wide Web has become the most important information and communication platform. The world is a global marketplace for goods and services – with no borders and no time limits. Innovation in information technology needs to satisfy the constantly-growing demand for more information and 24 x 7 communication.

IT departments with IBM mainframe infrastructures are facing particular challenges. They have to consolidate legacy, client/server, Web and SOA technologies to create an efficient multi-platform information and communication environment.

A company’s success is determined by its efficiency in providing customers, employees and management with constant up-to-date information. Therefore, IT departments must be able to always react quickly to new market requirements.

The tcACCESS Solution

tcACCESS is the innovative software solution that enables IBM mainframe data and applications to integrate with client/server, Web and SOA technologies – without the need for mainframe knowledge or know-how, or programming effort.

tcACCESS Architecture

tcACCESS is a modular software solution. It consists of a base system that can either be implemented as a CICS transaction or as a VTAM application. The base system provides its own communication modules. The heart of the system is the tcACCESS SQL Engine which allows access to mainframe data sources using SQL statements. tcACCESS offers Listener components on the mainframe and on the client, as well as scheduling and security functions. Batch processors automate the information exchange processes between distributed applications.

The tcACCESS client components contain their own communication modules. Therefore, no additional middleware is necessary for the exchange of information between mainframe and client (server or workstation). The client components are available as MS-Windows ODBC driver/server and as JDBC server/driver for Unix, Linux and all platforms that support Java.

The tcACCESS import processors allow the automatic mapping of mainframe data. The mainframe data structure information (numeric, alphanumeric, packed, zoned, etc.) is determined based on copybooks, database data dictionaries, and DBD/ PSB modules for IMS/DB and DL/1. The tcACCESS MS-Windows based administrator application provides mainframe data transparency even for users without mainframe knowledge.

SQL queries to access mainframe data can easily be created using drag and drop techniques—no programming is required. The result of the query can be immediately presented and viewed (i.e., Excel, MS-Access, etc.). Direct ODBC or JDBC access to mainframe data from any client/server or Web application can be easily implemented. It is only necessary to assign the tcACCESS driver to the application.

Extensive monitoring functions are provided to create audit trails. Load balancing functions guarantee the most efficient use of mainframe resources. The tcACCESS provided security or security system already in use (via our SAF-interface) assures that only authorized users can view and process the data.

Supported Environments

IBM-Mainframe:
IBM z/OS, OS/390, MVS, VSE, z/VSE, VM

Client/Server environment:
MS-Windows, HP-UX, AIX, SOLARIS Intel and Solaris SPARC, Linux, All platforms supporting Java

Supported connectivity types:
TCP/IP, TN3270, SNA, LU6.2 (APPC), and LU2 (3270 terminal emulation). WebSphere MQ (optional)

tcVISION Literature and Presentation:

tcACCESS FactSheet

tcACCESS/tcVISION Presentation

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