First output management solution for Linux on zSeries
Jun 13th, 18:16 UTC
Macro 4 delivers multiple-server, SAP® R/3® and mySAP.comTM certified output management technology
The first output management solution to support Linux on IBM's new S/390 eServer
zSeries is to be launched by Macro 4, a leading independent developer of information
delivery and systems management solutions. Users of Macro 4's SAP certified output
management solution, will now have the e-business mainframe technology benefits of space,
energy and cost savings coupled with the assurance of dependable output across a
distributed network.
Macro 4's solution gives users a single point of control for cross-platform enterprise
printing from an IBM eServer zSeries platform running Linux and assures the delivery of
documents from the point of origin to any output destination - be it print, fax, e-mail,
or the Web. It also allows the management of output from multiple applications: large SAP
implementations require many SAP application servers and large companies often run as many
as 150 instances of SAP at once. Organisations can simplify their IT systems by moving the
SAP application servers to one zSeries box with each application running on an instance of
Linux.
"As more businesses discover the advantages of the Linux operating system, the demand
for compatible systems solutions increases," said Robert Castley, Product Manager at Macro
4. "Our solution now offers Linux users the same levels of guaranteed delivery, printing
and true status reporting on multiple hardware platforms as UNIX or Windows NT
users."
Already successfully deployed on all popular variations of UNIX and Windows NT, Macro
4's solution is the only one to support several open systems releases of Linux, including
Linux on the S/390 and on the high volume eServer zSeries. The solution is SAP R/3 and
mySAP.com certified through the BC-XOM interface. Using this interface, Macro 4's
technology enables users to monitor and manage their output requests and devices from
within their mySAP.com environment.
Robert Castley concludes: "Adding SAP output management support for Linux on the
zSeries to our solution is part of Macro 4's continuing development of its systems
management product range for Linux. Macro 4 takes pride in its relationships with its
clients and aims to customise solutions as much as possible to their specific needs, as
well as offering flexible licensing that provides manageable costs."
About Macro 4
Macro 4 is an independent, leading developer of world-class systems
software solutions. Its solutions underpin traditional and e-business environments,
enabling companies to realise their business goals as quickly and easily as possible. The
company's key strengths lie in its wealth of experience and enviable ability to provide
leading organisations worldwide with innovative and successful computing solutions that
meet their real business requirements today and in the future.
All Macro 4 solutions are available through an established global network of
subsidiaries and international business partners.
For further information, please visit:
http://www.macro4.com
(Submitted by Yvette Ankrah of Lighthouse PR)
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