Micro Focus, a provider of enterprise application modernization, testing and
management solutions, has announced the release of RUMBA 8, a version of the
company’s terminal emulation suite designed to support new technologies and the
Windows 7 operating system.
The new version delivers a redesigned, modern user interface with
productivity and security enhancements, Micro Focus officials said. RUMBA
provides connectivity from Microsoft Windows desktops to virtually any host
system with mission-critical reliability, protecting valuable information
assets and securing the communications between workstations and host systems
with a set of rich features. RUMBA 8 enables customers to extend mainframe
applications and realize the benefits of application modernization, including
lower costs and increased efficiency.
“The launch of RUMBA 8 is yet another testament to Micro Focus’ commitment
to provide industry-leading, end-to-end modernization solutions to our customers,”
said Archie Roboostoff, product marketing director at Micro Focus, in a
statement. “Early adopter customers have noticed the speed and enhanced
usability provided by this new version. RUMBA 8 enables customers to reduce the
cost, risk and complexity of accessing host applications, transforming terminal
emulation into an important part of our customers’ overall modernization
strategy.”
In addition to a more modern interface and support for Windows 7, RUMBA 8
includes support for the Microsoft Office ribbon interface and enhanced support
for the latest security standards. RUMBA 8 also includes tabbed emulating that
lets users connect to multiple hosts from a single Windows desktop.
Jeffrey Rodberg, a systems analyst at the University of New Mexico Hospital
and an early adopter of RUMBA 8, said, “The super users who run multiple
sessions love the new tabbed sessions.”
Overall, RUMBA 8 will give customers improved performance and flexibility
when connecting to business applications residing on a variety of host systems,
the company said. RUMBA provides an environment for building multitier
applications as well as support for third-party tools. It allows users to
connect to applications on a wide range of systems, including IBM
mainframe, IBM AS/400, DEC VAX, Micro Focus
servers, Hewlett-Packard and Unix systems from PC desktops. The latest version
was designed specifically to maximize productivity for users of Windows 7,
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP, Micro
Focus officials said.
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