Y2K Readiness and Host Access Management for OpenVMS and Unix Systems with New Attachmate KEA! 5.1

Business Wire, Oct 27, 1998

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 1998--

Intelligent host access, centralized management,

Euro support, an.1 for text applications and KEA!(R) 340 version 5.1 for text and graphics applications.

KEA! provides organizations with host access management to OpenVMS and UNIX environments. Version 5.1 features Year 2000 (Y2K) readiness, intelligent host access, convenient automation featurciently leverages host, network, and desktop reo suit our clients' needs," said Mike Elliott, Versaterm Inc. "KEA!s powerful macro language enables us to eas to create a fully functional client to our Counctionality and ancillary processes. IT departments can easily address the date change and devote their resources to other pending Y2K issue.

Centralized management

Configuring, distributing, installing, upgrading, and inventorying KEA! can be executed from one centralized location. The new Management Console presents opportunities for lowering the overhead of administration and, therefore, reducing total cost of ownership.

More productivity and automation features

KEA! 5.1 includes a utility to schedule KEA! macros at regular time intervals or off-peak hours. Routine file transfers no longer require user interaction. Users are able to save a file transfer list for repeated use, adding new convenience to KEA!'s File Shuttle utility -- a unique interface to create file transfer lists for bi-directional transfers between host and PC.

KEA! is also bundled with a collection of TPC/IP tools for the 32-bit Windows environment -- allowing easy file transfer through a point and click graphical interface. This enables other users to access files and printers on a PC via the personal File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server and personal print server (LPD).

Migration support

KEA! 5.1 continues to offer both 16- and 32-bit versions, including Windows 98 support, to allow customers to migrate platforms at their own pace. Windows NT drivers have also been added to support users of Digital LK450 and PowerStation keyboards.

Pricing and Availability

KEA! 420 has a US suggested retail price of $245 and KEA! 340 has a US suggested retail price of $395. Both are currently available from Attachmate resellers, retailers, and VARs, as well as through the Attachmate sales organization. Maintenance customers will automatically receive all feature upgrades free for a period of one year, including Euro support.

About Attachmate

Attachmate Corporation provides host access management solutions to more than 10 million enterprise users worldwide. With 80 offices in 30 countries, Attachmate delivers a comprehensive framework of host access management products, consulting services, and global strategic partnerships. For more information about Attachmate products and consulting services, contact Attachmate worldwide headquarters in Bellevue, Wash., at 425/644-4010 or www.attachmate.com.

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