This document discusses modernizing legacy systems and introducing NXTware Remote. It describes how NXTware Remote provides an integrated development environment that allows developers to edit code locally and deploy, compile, and debug remotely on various server platforms including OpenVMS, UNIX, Linux. This reduces complexity, lowers costs while improving productivity by enabling cross-functional teams and helping new employees integrate legacy expertise into modern systems.

1. NXTware Remote
Realities and New Options to extend Technology ROI
Modernizing OpenVMS Integration and Development:
Visual tools for more efficient development and
simplified cross-platform integration
eCube Systems, LLC
Enterprise Modernization Practice
Spring LOGO
2011

2. Modernization: Individuals and Capabilities
Technology Skill Silos
Skill Set One Skill Set Two

3. Modernization: Individuals and Capabilities
Technology Skill Silos
Skill Set One Skill Set Two

4. Modernization: Individuals and Capabilities
Technology Skill Silos
Skill Set One Skill Set Two Skill Set Three Contemporary Skills
Legacy Capabilities

5. Modernization: Individuals and Capabilities
Technology Skill Silos
Skill Set One Skill Set Two Skill Set Three Contemporary Skills
Legacy Capabilities

6. Modernization: Individuals and Capabilities
Legacy systems require specialized skills

7. Modernization: Individuals and Capabilities
 eCube tool set delivers an
integrated environment that
enables
 Cross-functional teams
 Automates legacy expertise
 Frees Sr. developers from
maintenance
 Helps new employee become
more productive faster
AND
 Brings the capabilities of
legacy systems to new
systems and development via
Web services

8. Introducing NXTware Remote
Universal Integrated Development/Maintenance Platform
 NXTware Remote
A software development environment that enables teams of
developers working in the Eclipse IDE to edit code on local
workstations -- then deploy, compile and debug remotely on any
remote server platform.
 Platforms
• OpenVMS (Alpha/I64)
• VMS via cluster with OpenVMS
• UNIX: AIX, HP-UX, Solaris,
• Linux: SuSE, RedHat, IBM zLinux
 Versions
• Basic (Free, requires SAMBA)
• Standard (Fully featured)
• Enterprise (High performance debugger, enhanced tools and
features)

9. Introducing NXTware Remote
Integrated Development/Maintenance Platform
 Benefits
 Reduced complexity
 Lower cost of operation
• Developers work with their language of choice on any language platform
 Greater productivity
• Smart-tools integrate your custom libraries
• Cross-functional development
• New hires become full contributors faster
 Enhanced flexibility and connectivity
• Extends legacy business logic to Java and Web Services
 Improved ROI
• Extending the value of existing assets by applying the power of open source