Conference microw::acmsxp

258.0. "DIGITAL to Continue Focus on ACMS Family" by DELNI::HERSHEY () Fri Feb 28 1997 17:41

DIGITAL to Continue Focus on ACMS Family

Following the recently announced strategic partnership between DIGITAL  and BEA 
Systems and the acquisition of DIGITAL ObjectBroker and DIGITAL DECmessageQ by 
BEA Systems, DIGITAL will renew its emphasis and focus on its leading-edge ACMS 
TP monitor family, including ACMSxp for open platforms.  DIGITAL remains 
committed to  the multi-tier,  modern approach to transaction processing for 
its OpenVMS installed base as well as new OpenVMS, DIGITAL UNIX, and Microsoft 
Windows NT customers.

DIGITAL continues to develop new functionality, market, and support DIGITAL 
ACMS, DIGITAL ACMSxp, and other ACMS Family products.  With its industry 
leading ease of development and functionality DIGITAL- developed technology 
remains the best solution for TP applications on Digital's OpenVMS operating 
system and for Windows NT  and  UNIX interoperability.  ACMSxp will  be ported 
to multiple UNIX platforms, including HP, Sun, and IBM.  The Structured 
Transaction Definition Language (STDL) standard based on ACMS will be 
available as an object-oriented language, providing the easiest migration to 
OO technology for transactions. .

DIGITAL is pursuing multiple partnerships to its advantage to improve hardware 
sales strategically wherever possible, including the recently-announced 
partnership with BEA. DIGITAL is also working together with Microsoft on the 
future of its ACMS product, including the integration of  STDL with the 
Microsoft Transaction Server and with Oracle corporation on the integration of 
STDL with the Oracle Network Computer Architecture.  

In general, the decision to implement or expand a transaction processing 
application is extremely important.  As customer transaction processing needs 
grows, concern over which solution to implements, will also grow.  Which 
platform will win?  Has the UNIX market peaked? Is Windows NT ready to support 
my business?  Do I need the benefits offered by proprietary solutions? What TP 
monitor should I choose: BEA Tuxedo, NCR Top End,  IBM CICS, or ACMSxp? 

Users need to determine their immediate and long term needs and effectively 
implement their operational, tactical, and strategic decisions.  First and 
foremost they must determine what works today to obtain the benefits of an 
operational system -- quickly and easily -- yet stable and worthy of a "bet 
your business" decision.  New technologies, such as objects and the Internet, 
will impact the strategic implementation, particularly when the need is 
immediate and operational, such as TP Internet connectivity.

The emergence of the Internet created a different set of concerns. It also 
created opportunities to reduce costs and reach new markets quickly and 
flexibly. Most businesses see the opportunity, but are concerned about the 
security risks associated with the Internet. DIGITAL addressed those concerns 
with DIGITAL TP Internet Server. The TP Internet Server product was the first 
product to deliver the security, encryption and authentication technology, 
along with the transactional integrity, businesses require for their mission 
critical applications.  

For  existing ACMS customers, DIGITAL provides interoperability between ACMS 
and ACMSxp, including support for the seamless deployment of DIGITAL UNIX and 
Microsoft Windows NT servers in existing ACMS environments

The DIGITAL commitment to ACMS family customers remains strong. Continued 
increasing investments, a strong development plan, and the integration of new 
technologies are integral parts of the  ACMS family product plans.  DIGITAL  
recognizes the importance of ACMS family applications to the daily operations 
of our customers and their need to use a tool that provides the function and 
stability they need for their mission critical operations.  

For additional information please contact: Bob.Slone@lkg.mts.dec.com