Host Access Solutions: Terminal Emulation Software and Host Integration

Host Access with Tablet PC and the PASSPORT Host Access Client Suite

Using Tablet PC with the PASSPORT Host Access Client Suite To Increase Productivity

The PASSPORT PC TO HOST® and PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® host access client suites, which provide access to IBM zSeries (3270), IBM iSeries (5250) and UNIX® (Telnet) host systems, can now be used on a tablet PC. By incorporating TN3270, TN5250, VT100, VT220, VT420, SCO ANSI and Wyse 60 host access with a tablet PC, organizations gain a valuable resource for today's work environment, one that helps significantly increase overall productivity and efficiency.

The Benefits of Using Tablet PC with the PASSPORT Host Access Client Suite

There are economic and technical benefits to using PASSPORT for host access with a tablet pc. Instead of using a keyboard to perfom data input to host applications, a digital pen can be used.

Increased Productivity – If a physician can reduce the time spent on each patient by directly entering notes and comments on the patient's medical record through the tablet PC, they can see more patients and increase the time spent with each patient, improving service and lowering healthcare costs.

Greater Efficiency – By using a tablet PC and a digital camera, an insurance claim adjuster can take a picture of a damaged car and instantly transfer the images to the tablet PC using a USB connection. The adjuster's handwritten notes can be stored on a tablet PC avoiding re-entry of the same information from a notepad or desktop PC before ultimately transferring the information into a central database. In doing so, the chances of forgetting important information or making a transcription error are eliminated.

Enhanced Portability – Construction sites, retail aisles and hospital examination rooms are among the difficult, if not impractical, places to take or use a notepad or desktop workstation. With a tablet PC, you have the freedom to use the device in locations otherwise off limits to traditional PC equipment.

Increase ROI and Lower TCO – Collectively, the increased productivity, greater efficiency and enhanced portability reach the bottom line. As organizations seek to increase their return on investment and lower their total cost of ownership, using PASSPORT on a tablet PC can be a wise choice for specific industries and market segments that rely on host applications for key business processes.

Running PASSPORT Host Access on a Tablet PC

With PASSPORT running on a tablet PC with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, you get all of the same features and capabilities as running on a desktop or laptop PC with Windows XP Professional. But there are advantages of using the tablet PC over the desktop, including:

• Control your tablet PC using a digital pen
• Create and save handwritten documents (text and drawings) on your tablet PC
• Save, search, and review your handwritten documents
• Convert your handwritten notes into typed text for use in other applications
• Annotate documents imported from other applications

Zephyr has featured PASSPORT running on a Motion 1300 tablet PC from Motion Computing, a product typical of those found in this market. However, PASSPORT will support other tablet PCs as well.

Conclusion

If your organization could benefit from reaching mission critical host applications from a tablet PC, PASSPORT PC TO HOST® or PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® should be considered as a valuable tool in optimizing your organization's work environment.

About Motion Computing

A tablet PC market leader - combines world-class innovation and industry experience, enabling people to use computers in new ways and places. Marketed directly through its web site and an experienced international reseller network, each Motion product is built to customer specifications. The company's M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs and accessories are designed for users who need a combination of true mobility, power and versatility. For more information: http://www.motioncomputing.com/

About PASSPORT Host Access

PASSPORT is a powerful host access software suite that includes VT/100, TN3270, 5250, SCO ANSI and FTP clients. The package offers high quality, reliable host access software that is fully compatible with Windows Vista®.

PASSPORT is also extremely cost effective. Zephyr provides a subscription based licensing program that reduces your acquisition cost and maintenance cost significantly. This makes upgrading from older host access software a very attractive proposition.

As one of the market's very first IP-based connectivity solutions, the mature, feature-rich package is an ideal replacement for older desktop-based emulators. With its competitive pricing and licensing options, you can save 50% to 75% on the amount of money you would normally spend for host access software.

PASSPORT Host Access Highlights

• Provides access to IBM mainframe, AS/400 and UNIX host applications
• TN3270, TN3270E, TN5250, TN5250E, VT420, VT100, SCO ANSI and Wyse 60 terminal emulation
• Standalone FTP client and integrated FTP file transfer within terminal emulation session
• PASSPORT PC TO HOST® is certified for Windows Vista®
• Supports Windows XP and 2000
• Advanced SSL security available for each host session
• Advanced SSH security available for each UNIX host session
• Secure FTP file transfer using SSL and SSH security
• IND$FILE file transfer to IBM mainframe
• Supports Citrix Password Manager
• HLLAPI available to reuse existing screen scraping applications
• Attachmate-compatible EXTRA! Objects API to reuse existing EXTRA! screen scraping applications
• VBScript to record, edit and run productivity enhancing macros
• Host printing supported through the TN3270E or TN5250E client
• Pass-through printing available for VT or SCO ANSI client
• Ability to open multiple host sessions, uniquely configure each session
• Customizable keyboard layout, mouse buttons, keypads, toolbars, hotspots, colors, fonts, cursor and more

PASSPORT Host Access Deployment

There are actually two versions of the PASSPORT host access software. Each product uses a different method of deployment.

PASSPORT PC TO HOST® is desktop-based host access software. This product is similar to other desktop Windows programs. PASSPORT is installed with a Windows setup program. It can also be deployed using SMS, MSI, Citrix or Microsoft Terminal Server.

PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® is web-based host access software that is deployed from a web server. The host access software is installed on a web server and provides an administrator program for centralized configuration and administration. All software and configuration files reside on the web server. When the host access software is run, an ActiveX applet is downloaded from the web server to the client desktop and run inside Internet Explorer. The ActiveX 3270 terminal emulator running inside Internet Explorer makes a direct VT/100, TN3270, 5250, SCO ANSI or FTP connection to the host system.

PASSPORT Host Access Quicktrial or Download Options

There are two ways to evaluate PASSPORT host access: either download a copy of the software or do a QuickTrial of the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® application. With QuickTrial, there is no server installation, you simply download the client from our web server. This is a fast and easy way to look at the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® software. For those that want to install the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® software on their own web server, you can download the full working copy of the software and complete a full evaluation.

Zephyr has a long history of developing innovative host access solutions. Founded in 1985, Zephyr is a Microsoft Certified Solution Partner, Citrix Premier Alliance Partner, a member of IBM PartnerWorld for Developers, Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN), Cisco Enterprise Associates Program (EAP), and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) TN3270E/TN5250E Working Group.

Complete Access to Everything You Need

Everything you need to fully evaluate PASSPORT as a potential replacement for your existing terminal emulator, or to use or support PASSPORT on an ongoing basis, can be found in this web site, including Technical Requirements, QuickTrial, Pricing, Free Trial Download, Documentation, Knowledge Base, FAQ, Support, and the ability to Order Online.