BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys
Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced a new release of its
ClearPath OS 2200 operating-environment software for the company's
ClearPath Forward™ Dorado systems.
Available immediately, ClearPath OS 2200 Release 17.0 makes it
easier and more cost-efficient for IT organizations to secure their
critical computing infrastructure, modernize their application
environments and transform their data centers into engines for
digital business through support for data analytics and other
enabling capabilities.
"In a marketplace where change is the only constant, our clients
maintain a long-term commitment to OS 2200 as the foundation of the
IT infrastructure that runs their business," said Brian Herkalo, director, ClearPath Forward
Solutions, Unisys. "OS 2200 Release 17.0 honors Unisys' commitment
to continue adding value by providing the greater security,
openness, mobility, scalability and flexibility our clients need to
remain successful as their business evolves."
OS 2200 Release 17.0 is an integrated, fully tested stack of 107
software components, with many feature updates resulting from
direct suggestions by the OS 2200 user community.
Enhancements Build on OS 2200's Unmatched
Security
Building on the unsurpassed security of the OS 2200
environment, Unisys has added more than 30 security features.
Release 17.0 replaces the prior single sign-on security scheme with
one enabled through the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol,
facilitating access via smart card or workstation.
In addition, Release 17.0 refines the Web-based Apex solution
for management of the operating environment with the capability to
manage file security and quota sets and configure network
authentication, as well as enhanced security auditing.
Integration of Widely Available Tools Simplifies Cross-System
App Development
OS 2200 Release 17.0 incorporates a range of
widely available tools that enable developers with skills in
Microsoft .NET and other environments to create interoperable
web-based applications. For example, CS2200, a new product,
provides a simplified, socket-based program interface that makes it
easier for .NET applications to access OS 2200 files and
applications.
Similarly, the Open TI capability, which provides access to
applications or transactions running on ClearPath Forward systems
from a Microsoft Windows environment, now supports 32- and 64-bit
Windows environments. The 64-bit capability includes support for
.NET 4.6.1 and higher, enabling developers to take advantage of the
latest Windows tool sets and technology.
In addition, the new release includes support for the widely
used Apache Cordova 5.1.1 mobile application development
environment in the ClearPath Forward ePortal for OS 2200 solution.
That capability makes it easier to create contemporary user
interfaces that enable Apple, Android, Windows, BlackBerry and
other devices to access applications running on OS 2200.
Enhanced Data Analytics and Automation Help Accelerate Data
Center Transformation
Release 17.0 includes enhancements to
the analytics and automation capabilities that fortify
OS 2200-based data centers for digital business. For example,
improved query performance in the Relational Data Management System
(RDMS) database leads to faster data access, enhancing support for
business operations requiring data warehousing and online
analytical processing (OLAP).
Significant performance and scaling improvements to the Message
Control Bank (MCB) communications processing capability make it
possible to increase OS 2200 application workloads without
impacting performance or system limits. Those enhancements support
the higher transaction rates, increased number of concurrently
running transactions and potential for a greater number of messages
in the system queue that can improve performance in advanced data
analytics applications.
A new version of the Operations Sentinel data-center management
solution increases capabilities for automated monitoring of an
organization's IT infrastructure, including Windows 10 and
Microsoft Windows Server 2016, ClearPath Forward ePortal for OS
2200 implementations, and backup/restore facilities.
Services Amplify Benefits of Enhanced Software
To
amplify their return on IT investment, users of OS 2200 Release
17.0 can benefit from Unisys expansive, integrated suite of
ClearPath Forward Services, including Application Enrichment,
Product Implementation and Managed Services.
About Unisys
Unisys is a global information technology
company that works with many of the world's largest companies and
government organizations to solve their most pressing IT and
business challenges. Unisys specializes in providing integrated,
leading-edge solutions to clients in government, financial services
and commercial markets. With more than 20,000 employees serving
clients around the world, Unisys offerings include cloud and
infrastructure services, application services, security solutions,
and high-end server technology. For more information, visit
www.unisys.com.
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