Caravel™: Automatic translation of RPG and COBOL applications to Java
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Caravel™ provides a complete range of tools and services for reengineering and automatic translation of systems developed under proprietary languages.
Caravel™ translates automatically RPG and COBOL systems into Java. The advantages of this new standard platform include: rich graphic interfaces, Web enabled applications, object-oriented programming, platform independence, e-business components. All this using the most advanced technology.
Systems are translated while keeping the same functionality as the original applications, without the need for expensive user training or modifying the organization procedures.
The migrated applications can be easily integrated into any open architecture system (ERP or similar), thus clearing a path for later evolution.
Highest reliability in the conversion of RPG / COBOL based systems
The Caravel™ service is targeted at the translation of systems written in RPG II, RPG III, RPG/400, RPG ILE and COBOL (COBOL/400, CICS, IMS, COBOL, COBOL II…) using S/36, AS/400 and iSeries operating systems, making it a unique tool of its class.
Caravel™ performs a complete systems audit and translates the applications code to 100% pure Java with the highest reliability, without any restraint. There is an equivalency established between Java classes and methods and the original functionalities, generating a structured code that is easily understood by RPG/COBOL programmers.
Converted systems can continue using the original data structure or move to an RDBMS. In this case, data access is obtained through the JDBC standard; in this way the converted applications may continue to use DB2/400 as a data base manager or use other market options such as Oracle, SQL Server, Informix, MultiBase, MySQL o PostgreSQL, among others.
The translated systems are immediately deployable and since they keep the same functionality (and optionally the same user interface), they require neither new user training nor modification of organizational procedures.
The effectiveness of an organization’s information system, the result of years of use and accumulated experience, is thus replicated on the most recent technological platform, a result that is easy to maintain and develop using modern tools.
Once translated, the applications may be run under a client-server architecture or on the Internet with n-layer architecture. Any modern operating system having JVM (Java Virtual Machine) may be used: Windows 9x, NT, 2000, XP, Windows 7, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX Linux, OS/400, MVS, OS/390, etc.
The user interface of the translated applications may optionally be personalized according to preference or requirements of use.
In addition, translated systems may easily be integrated with any other system based on open architecture.
Benefits
Modernization of RPG/COBOL based systems by Caravel™ offers a broad array of benefits for users:
1. Easy access to e-business
Migration to 100% pure Java is the first step in the systems' Internet
deployment and their transformation to e-business.
Caravel™ follows the standards set by the J EE 6. Modernized systems may be run on a 3-layer architecture oriented to Internet and e-business. Based on application servers and obtaining an unbeatable response and unlimited scalability.
2. Standards utilization / Independence
When the RPG/COBOL based systems are converted to Java, they conform
to all existing standards and are totally independent of Hardware,
Operating System or Data Base management system.
3. A modern and personalized user interface
Caravel™ gives the systems a new interface with outstanding ergonomics
and visual richness. In addition, it allows an effective personalization,
adapting itself to specific user needs or preferences.
Automatic converted screens.
Caravel™ converts automatically all the screens, adding a graphic
layout which improve the user experience. While maintaining general
behavior and navigation, logos, images, buttons can be included any
time, in a 100% automatic way
4. Complete migration with identical functionality
vs. the original
The migration covers the entire system, with no other tools being needed.
Since 100% of the original functionality is maintained, modifications
to the organization’s processes are not required, nor new user
training needed.
5. Solid technological outlook
Java offers multiple possibilities for development, since programmers
and technical personnel are always widely available. The most exciting
activity of the entire industry takes place around Java, with constant
inputs of technologies and products that offer unlimited opportunities.
Customized interface examples.
After the standard conversion process, you can customize your screens
selecting from a wide range of graphic controls based in the newest
Java and HTML technologies.
As result you will obtain a modern and attractive user interface, which will increase the appeal and the usability of the system.
