Incorporated modernization plan

IceCap™ provides a rapid modernization of business solutions - but it does not end here. IceCap™ can turn your applications into SOAP-based Web Services that can be wedged into a future SOA architecture.

We recommend IceBreak Enterprise™ in the modernization process, as the product reuses most of the original RPG or COBOL code. You can thus take advantage of the existing skills in your IT-staff.

Read about IceBreak Enterprise on www.IceBreak.org IceCap™ also supports a smooth transition to other platforms and programming languages. While IceCap ™ serves the business logic, an entirely new user interface can simultaneously be developed on another platform, for example. C #, ASP.NET or JAVA.

Business logic is provided as Web ServicesIt is – when you combine IceCap ™ with IceBreak Enterprise ™ - simple to convert existing 5250 applications to Web Services that is considered an important part of future infrastructure.

This technology allows for data exchange via the Internet with other systems and platforms - or to external Business Partners An IBM RPG license is a prerequisite for using this technology.

No hidden expenses

A modernization plan with IceCap™ requires no hardware upgrades, no purchase of servers or additional licenses.
IceCap™ can replace IBM Client Access™ it will not cost you additional processing power - so it safeguards your current hardware investment - even on the smallest IBM i™ models.
IceCap™ can be implemented without operational changes. There's no need for making changes in your night jobs or backup routines. The actual job management of your new Web Applications is also unchanged as it works as a natural renewal of the job management already used in the 5250-technology. The product does not affect the operating system or original programs. So IceCap™ can ensure that all product guarantees, issued from IBM or other vendors are kept intact.

Top Security

The fact that your application is displayed in a browser, does not imply security problems - you are still fully protected by the IBM i™ security and authorization system. Your applications can be further be secured by SSL, if you acquire IceBreak Server™ or IceBreak Enterprise™.

Great Performance

IceCap™ adds your current fast response times to you new web applications. IceCap™ is designed specifically for the IBM i™ (AS/400) which ensures the optimal use of system functions and resources. IceCap™ is not dependant of JAVA, WebSphere or Apache that would burden the machine performance.

Extend the lifetime of your 5250 programs –
and save money!

Implementing IceCap™ technology can ensure decades of investments, all while saving massive investment in new hardware, software, conversion and training.
 

Use your money wisely. It is better to invest in new features to existing systems, rather than convert to another solution - or platform!