Windows Data Engine - Technical Features

Compatible with all Windows versions, including Vista , XP, Windows 2000, NT and Windows Server 2003
Small footprint, requiring less than 5MB, exclusive of temporary data files
Provides access to other data sources including Unisys, HP and DEC once they are staged
Defines and accesses existing flat files already on the server
Defines and accesses any information stored in SQL or ODBC data sources
Native mainframe file types are supported, including fixed and variable length formats
All native mainframe field types are supported, including EBCDIC, Packed, Zoned, Binary and Float
Communicates via TCP/IP, allowing remote access in distributed environments
All connectivity can be totally transparent to users who access staged mainframe data
Data transmission delays are minimized, as only the columns and rows required are downloaded
Data transmission speeds are further improved through the use of compression
Data transmission over public lines can be secured by encryption
Minimal infrastructure and set up time, as data is staged in its original unconverted format