- Easy to Implement - Install our software on your cell phone or PDA and enter the connection information to your IBM System z, System i, or Linux / UNIX server.
- Cost Effective - Low unit cost, simple installation on the Windows Mobile device. No host mainframe programming adjustments required. Uses your existing server infrastructure. Installation support is free.
- High Reliability and Security - Smaller, less complex and more reliable than older emulators; high reliability with standard TCP/IP for communication through the Internet; high security with a VPN or built in SSL / TLS connections.
- Flexibility - View data today in the traditional format you are accustomed to on the desktop. IT professionals can build client software tomorrow to retrieve and present data exactly the way you need it, with your own custom user interface. A software toolkit is available from Aton to assist you in developing a “Smart Client” application for the Pocket PC or SmartPhone. Your custom client will move data from your host green screen application and display it on your Smartphone in an easy to read and understand format.
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Backward Compatibility - No need to buy the newest devices. Aton Connect full screen display is supported on Windows Mobile 5.0, and Windows Mobile 6 for the Smartphone. Aton Connect is also supported on Windows Mobile 2003 for the Pocket PC. Microsoft Compact Framework 2.0 (free download from Microsoft available) may need to be installed if it is not already present on the Windows Mobile device.
Low Risk -- Developed by a US company with more than 20 years of experience in data access and device integration. There is a free 30 day trial. Quick response e-mail and phone support is available to assist you in getting the data you need out of your system.
- User Friendly - Minimizes training and adoption time with these built in features.
- Portrait, Landscape or Full Screen viewing - automatically adapts to all Windows Mobile screen formats including landscape, square screens, VGA resolution, and all newer formats that have become available with Windows Mobile 6.
- Communications Connection Manager - works with the Windows Mobile Connection Manager to select the best connection method available at a given time, including the ability to automatically dial the VPN connection you have configured on the Windows Mobile.
- Speed Dial - define multiple host server profiles of connection parameters for rapid selection.
- On-Screen Keyboard - for Pocket PC touch screen devices, offers the full complement of 3270, 5250 and VT 220 keys including all function, PA and most special command keys that are normally available. This custom soft keyboard can be used in addition to a hardware keyboard that may be present on your Pocket PC. The Smartphone has no touch screen, but enhanced keyboard input offers equivalent functionality.
- Easy Switch Menu - session screen includes a menu to allow an easy switch to a different host session, hide the current session, adjust fonts and colors, or choose other functions. Aton Connect supports a live host connection in the background while the user is using the Smartphone or Pocket PC for other purposes. The host session can be brought back into view any time..
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Globalization - Aton Connect supports Windows Mobile Regional Settings that affect font naming and decimal point styles for font sizes. Aton Connect is localized only for the English language at this time. Please Contact us if you have a need for an additional language.
On the Fly - font face, font size, and session screen colors can be adjusted "on the fly" even while a live terminal session is in progress. Aton Connect works seamlessly with the Windows Mobile system to allow messages and voice phone calls to pop up in front of the host session screen. Once you have finished the call or task, you can go back to the session still running in the background.
- Tool Tips & Help - tool tips and help integrated into Aton Connect assist new users to navigate the program. The help system also lists how to use the hardware keyboard to generate all 3270 and 5250 terminal special function codes.
- Get more work done on your phone. Deliver mobility projects for other business units that add new revenue opportunities, reduce costs and improve mobile worker productivity in a very short time frame with proven technology that reduces your risks.
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Getting Started
Download Aton Connect for Windows Mobile client software to your device and try it free for 30 days.
Our software allows you to view the screen as it comes from the mainframe or midrange server. We include server presets that allow you to test our product on a device by accessing any of several major libraries in the USA.
Test the performance of our product to access your host server with your device. Installation support is free during your trial and for 30 days after you buy it. If you have trouble connecting, Contact us here. We’ll help you troubleshoot any issues.
Aton Connect is priced at $36.00 for a single copy. Enterprise-wide and ISV licenses are available. Please Contact us for information.
