IBM Cics Transaction Server for z/OS, Version

Offering easier integration with Web services, enhanced application transformation, and improved performance and enterprise-management capabilities

IBM CICS Transaction Server for z/OS, Version 3.1

Highlights

Delivers CICS integration to enable reuse of CICS applications within broader, on demand scenarios, through standard APIs and protocols

Provides application-transformation capabilities that enable you to enhance existing applications and construct new applications, using contemporary programming languages, constructs and tools

Offers enterprise-management capabilities to help you effectively manage large run-time configurations using modern user interfaces, so you can meet demanding service-level objectives

Many enterprises have assessed the opportunities and advantages presented by on demand business technologies. Now, they’re aggressively moving forward to implement

flexible business processes that take advantage of new technologies, while still leveraging existing IT assets. With this flexible architecture in place, companies can gain the momentum they need to achieve competitive advantage in the marketplace. To keep pace, you must ensure that your business processes integrate across your company and with partners, suppliers and customers by building an ecosystem that can respond to any market opportunity or competitive threat.

The industry-leading transaction- processing platform

With this release, IBM CICS® Transaction Server, Version 3.1 provides the flexible platform you need to move your organization toward becoming an on demand business. To help you create an on demand operating environment, CICS Transaction Server, Version 3.1 provides a range of major enhancements that can be grouped into three primary areas:

•Increased integration of CICS applications

•Enhanced application transformation

•Improved performance and enterprise management

Through these enhancements, CICS Transaction Server, Version 3.1 can:

		CICS Transaction Server Version 3.1
	SOAP
	message	Web services
		Web services
		support
Service requester
	HFS
	WSDL
		Data mapping
CICS Web
services assistant		Business
		logic
	WSBind
Language
structure

•Integrate with modern development environments, helping to reduce the cost of producing new technology solutions and the time to market for production of traditional applications.

•Enable new Java™ applications to extend the value of existing applications with their proven, operational business logic, while minimizing your risk .

CICS Transaction Server extends its support for Web services technology.

3.1 specifications

IBM 3.1 is known for its innovative approach to computing during an era that marked the transition into more advanced personal computing solutions. Launched as part of IBM's line of personal computers, IBM 3.1 was a notable product in the early 1990s, playing a crucial role in shaping the computing landscape.

One of the key features of IBM 3.1 was its use of the IBM PC DOS operating system, which provided a solid platform for business applications and productivity tools. The inclusion of a graphical user interface (GUI) improved usability compared to its predecessors, allowing users to navigate through tasks with ease.

The system architecture of IBM 3.1 was based on the Intel 80386 microprocessor, which was a leap forward in processing power and efficiency. It offered compatibility with earlier IBM PC models, making it easier for businesses to transition to newer technologies without losing investment in software and peripherals. The introduction of enhanced memory management capabilities allowed users to run multiple applications simultaneously, dramatically improving productivity.

IBM 3.1 also supported advanced technologies such as plug-and-play hardware components, which simplified system configuration and expanded upgrade potential. This feature allowed users to easily add peripherals like printers, modems, and external storage devices without the need for complex installations.

The integrated networking capabilities of IBM 3.1 enabled better connectivity between computers, fostering collaboration among users in office environments. Support for various networking protocols allowed seamless sharing of resources, which was essential in the growing landscape of networked computing.

In terms of storage, IBM 3.1 offered both hard drive options and upgraded floppy disk drives, catering to different user needs. The system supported a variety of software applications including word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems, solidifying its place as a valuable tool for productivity.

Overall, IBM 3.1 was a groundbreaking personal computer that combined power, user-friendliness, and adaptability. It was a turning point in the evolution of IBM PCs, influencing the design and functionality of future computing products. With its forward-thinking technologies and robust feature set, IBM 3.1 left a lasting legacy in the world of personal computing.