Digital Offers Accelr8 Tool to Speed Year 2000 Readiness of Wide Range of Customer Software
Productivity Tool Helps Programmers Assess, Correct Code in Seven Languages, Two Operating Systems, on VAX or Alpha Hardware
MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1998-- Digital Equipment Corporation and Accelr8 Technology Corporation [Nasdaq:ACLY - news] today announced the addition of Accelr8's Year 2000 Toolset, Navig8 2000, to the growing list of powerful software tools that Digital offers to help customers attain Year 2000 readiness. Digital delivers Year 2000 services worldwide as part of its commitment to addressing customers' Year 2000 needs.
The Navig8 2000 Toolset provides advanced analysis capabilities for programs written in COBOL, FORTRAN, BASIC, C, C++, DEC FMS and DCL, and supports the Digital extensions to these languages. Navig8 2000 includes an analysis engine for programs written in Microsoft's Visual BASIC language. It also offers a scanner that is easily customized to handle most conventional programming languages. The tool set runs under both OpenVMS (VAX and Alpha) and Digital UNIX.
''Navig8's broad capabilities make it an excellent choice for customers who use a number of different programming languages,'' said Steve Mahoney, Digital vice president, cross-industry applications. ''By adding the Navig8 2000 Toolset to its portfolio, Digital offers customers a wider array of options to suit their application environments, whether they include multiple programming languages, large amounts of code in one language, such as COBOL, or only a small amount of code that requires assessment and correction.''
Harry Fleury, president of Accelr8 Technology said, ''We are excited about the relationship with Digital that combines the strengths of Accelr8's Year 2000 tools and Digital's global service capability for helping Digital's customers attain Year 2000 readiness.''
Accelr8's Chairman, Thomas Geimer, added, ''We have had significant acceptance of our technology in the United States government and in the financial, manufacturing, telecommunications, automotive, steel, and pharmaceutical industries. This relationship effectively and quickly leverages our Year 2000 solution to the Digital worldwide installed base, utilizing highly trained Digital services professionals.''
Pricing and Availability
Digital will offer the Navig8 2000 code analysis and renovation tool set through its worldwide Year 2000 Expertise Centers or sell it directly to customers. Digital will also deploy Accelr8's tools within its own internal Year 2000 readiness program. Pricing will depend on the customer's choice of capabilities and number of lines of code. An unlimited use license is also available. Navig8 2000 is available now.
About the Companies
Accelr8 Technology Corporation is a leading solutions provider for Digital's OpenVMS systems and for Year 2000 readiness of midrange systems. Headquartered in Denver, Colo., Accelr8 offers a full spectrum of systems modernization solutions, including products, training, consulting, and factory services.
Digital Equipment Corporation, recognized for product and service excellence, is a leading supplier of high-performance, Web-based computing solutions which help enterprises compete in the global marketplace. Digital gives its customers a winning Internet advantage through a comprehensive portfolio of Internet solutions based on award-winning systems, advanced networking infrastructure, innovative software, and industry applications - including those from its business partners. The expertise and experience of Digital employees help customers plan, design, implement, manage and support Internet solutions in countries throughout the world. For the latest company information, visit Digital on the World Wide Web at digital.com and/or newsdesk.com
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