Why Web-enable? How do you explain and justify the rapid growth of the Internet in light of dependence on "old-style" Mainframe, AS400 systems, and UNIX systems?

Easily.

They both do exactly what they were designed to do, and more. The Internet, along with its graphical user interface (GUI), the Web, has made electronic communication and commerce accessible to everyone. Legacy systems process monstrous volumes of data quickly, consistently, dependably, and predictably - though not always easily, as they are characterized by unfriendly "green screens" which require complex codes unfamiliar to external users.

But ResQNet is enabling companies worldwide to have the best of both worlds by turning applications into integrated business solutions where sophisticated business-to-business, and business-to-user e-commerce transactions can be handled quickly, easily and securely.

ResQNet integrates and fulfills the potential of both technologies. It acts as the conduit through which a "green screen" legacy system and its advantages can cross over to the GUI world of the Web. Without any programming or scripting, ResQNet standardizes applications and makes them more intuitive and easier for users with varying skill levels to use. All the user needs is a Java-enabled Browser, like Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator.

ResQNet works right out of the box. It automatically transforms host screens into GUIs, giving them a Windows look and feel. Customize screens and add menu bars, macro buttons, customizable fonts and colors, on-line help, and screen text translation.

The benefits of Web-enabled GUI host sessions are tremendous. In fact, studies have shown that investments in technology increase employee satisfaction, and in turn, customer satisfaction while increasing revenue and lowering expenses.

Benefits of Web-enablement and ResQNet include:

• Increase ROI
  • Leverage existing host systems
• Reduce Costs
  • Decrease error rate
  • Increase productivity
  • Streamline employee training
  • Increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Increase Revenue
  • Increase customer satisfaction
  • Facilitate and expand e-business
  • Increase competitive advantage
• Increase employee satisfaction
  • Improve information flow
  • Improved system usability
  • Streamline session navigation

This "new" access also helps organizations pursue and support new strategic business objectives.

Some examples of Web-enabled operation:

• Governments can meet demands for improved public access to information by creating accessibility over the worldwide Web to taxpayer and motor vehicle information. A driver can access his/her driving records from home, and a taxpayer can contact the IRS with an electronic paper trail.
• Insurance companies are linking their claims systems directly to hospitals and doctors without having to install software locally. Therefore, medical providers just log onto the Web to submit claim forms for approval and payment.
• Enterprises are linking manufacturing units with vendors and suppliers-worldwide. Employees can place orders, vendors and suppliers can view stock status, manufacturers can more accurately gauge Just-in-Time inventory needs, and each party has access only to the parts of the system it needs.
• University students can sign-up for classes from their dorm rooms or home, eliminating the end-of-semester registration cattle call.