Eicon Releases Newest Version of Aviva Web-to-Host Server
E-Commerce Platform
FEBRUARY 11, 2000
MONTREAL, CANADA--
Windows 2000 Server Support, Doubled Scalability and Windows CE
Features Make a Strong Case for Eicon's e-Commerce Host Publishing
Tool and Connectivity Engine
Eicon Technology Corporation, a global leader in remote access
solutions, today released Aviva Web-to-Host Server 8.20, the
latest version of its highly acclaimed e-commerce host publishing
tool and connectivity engine. Aviva Web-to-Host Server
Web-enables a corporation's existing SNA host applications so that
information can be extended to a growing user base via the
Internet or intranet. By providing traditional host information
and displaying it in popular and easy-to-use Web pages,
corporations are better poised for entering into the extremely
dynamic and lucrative world of e-commerce.
"Aviva Web-to-Host Server is an incredibly flexible solution that
is meeting, with great success, a myriad of e-commerce
requirements," stated Ken Gingrich, Eicon Technology's Executive
Vice President Sales and Marketing. "Current customers deploying
this solution include the National Bank of Canada for on-line bank
transactions, a major league baseball team for Web-based ticket
sales, and Syntellect for host connectivity in call center
applications," Gingrich added.
Included in this new version of Aviva Web-to-Host Server 8.20 is
support for the much anticipated Windows(R) 2000 Server operating
system, and significant increases in scalability vis-a-vis the
maximum number of concurrent host sessions supported. As such,
host sessions can be shared amongst thousands of Internet users
for transaction-based applications in a highly secure manner, as
Aviva Web-to-Host Server supports all standard Web security
methods like Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption or SecurID
cards.
Furthermore, Aviva Web-to-Host Server 8.20 fully supports Palm or
hand-held devices running Microsoft's Windows CE operating system
with the Pocket Internet Explorer browser. Configurations,
features and screen displays can be changed and customized for the
type of browser used, so that road warriors using Palm-size CE
devices or customers on the Internet can securely access the
information they need in a browser display tailored to their
requirements.
Tightly integrated with Microsoft Internet Information Server
(IIS) and Active Server Pages (ASP) technology, Aviva Web-to-Host
Server's powerful ActiveX(R)-based tools enable Web designers to
create e-commerce applications using standard JavaScript and
VBScript development tools. Aviva Web-to-Host Server also
simplifies the process by providing out-of-the-box SNA-to-HTML
conversion for instant browser access, and sample Web pages for
mainframe and midrange applications.
"With the exponential growth in e-commerce and users accessing
host data over the Internet, Aviva Web-to-Host Server's ability to
support popular Windows CE devices and improved scalability add
real value for our customers," commented Jean-Fran‡ois Levesque,
Director of the Host Access Business Unit at Eicon Technology.
"Aviva Web-to-Host Server not only offers corporations a flexible
and intuitive e-commerce platform upon which to grow their
businesses but will also integrate into the soon-to-be released
Windows 2000 platform to provide a very secure and reliable host
connectivity engine."
Eicon also offers other web-to-host solutions, such as Aviva for
Java, a true "thin-client" emulator providing full-function and
secure TN3270(E) host access across intranets and the Internet,
featuring a rich set of APIs and JavaBeans for customization
according to an enterprise's e-business requirements.
The suggested retail price for Aviva Web-to-Host Server is US$150
per concurrent session. For more information on Eicon's Aviva
Web-to-Host Server 8.20, please visit the product Web page at
eicon.com
The Aviva Family
The Aviva Family - Next Generation Host Access offers the most
comprehensive range of PC-to-host connectivity products for
delivering host applications to your desktop or Web browser via
SNA or TCP/IP centric networks. The Aviva Family, which consists
of Aviva Web-to-Host Server, Aviva for Java, Aviva for Desktops,
Aviva for Terminal Servers and Aviva HostPrint Server offers a
choice of flexible, Inter/intranet thin-client, browser-based and
traditional desktop solutions for secure host access for any
connectivity model. Eicon's Aviva Family features Aviva
HotConnect, a patent-pending "configure once - detect
automatically" technology that provides secure, automatic
migration from SNA-to-TCP/IP networks, and ensures failsafe
connectivity. Eicon's Aviva Developer Assist Program provides
corporations with the necessary technical support to build custom
PC-to-Host and Web-to-Host applications, as well as develop
Web-enabled host applications, automate repetitive tasks and more.
Eicon Technology Corporation
Eicon Technology Corporation is a worldwide provider of remote
access products for personal computers. The Company develops,
markets and supports hardware and software products for connecting
network servers and desktop and notebook PCs to corporate
networks, host computers and the Internet. Its products are sold
in more than 80 countries through a network of certified channel
partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers. Eicon Technology
shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol
"EIC." Information about Eicon and its products is available at
eicon.com.
Eicon and Aviva are registered trademarks of Eicon Technology
Corporation. Aviva HotConnect is a trademark of Eicon Technology
Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries. Java is a trademark of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
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