CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 4, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- NetManage, Inc. (Nasdaq:NETM), a software company that provides the fastest way to transform legacy applications into new Web-based business solutions, today announced that both the RUMBA and OnWeb Web-to-Host products have achieved the Works with Vista designation, ensuring that the product is compatible with the latest Microsoft operating system. The certification allows the NetManage products to use the Works with Vista software logo.
Earning the Works with Vista designation, the RUMBA and OnWeb Web-to-Host solutions are verified for compatibility with the new Windows operating system, as they have been officially screened and authorized by Microsoft. Companies that undertake the migration to Vista will have the reassurance of the full functionality of their existing NetManage products without the need for separate testing.
"Microsoft is pleased that NetManage has earned the Works with Windows Vista software logo for their RUMBA and OnWeb Web-to-Host applications," said Dave Wascha, director of Windows Client Partner Marketing Group at Microsoft Corporation. "This highlights NetManage's commitment to providing its customers with applications that are fully compatible with Windows Vista and deliver an improved experience on the new operating system."
RUMBA is the most recognized and trusted brand in host access software. RUMBA provides business users access to a broad range of host systems, including IBM mainframe, IBM iSeries (AS/400), Hewlett-Packard, UNIX and VAX in the new Windows Vista environment. It provides all the core functionality of a Windows-based emulator, from multi-session support and host printer emulation to a variety of file transfer and host-based graphics options.
OnWeb Web-to-Host is a secure, browser-based host access solution that reduces the cost and complexity of accessing host applications. Through a single Web-browser interface, OnWeb Web-to-Host delivers a persistent host connection to mission-critical applications and data residing on virtually any host. OnWeb Web-to-Host enables business users to work productively with host-based information within Internet Explorer 7 on Vista providing all the core functionality of a Windows-based emulator without a large footprint on the desktop.
"NetManage is committed to staying abreast of advances in operating system technology in order to provide consistent service to our end-users," said Zvi Alon, chairman, president and CEO of NetManage. "By achieving the Works with Vista designation, we have made it seamless for our RUMBA and OnWeb Web-to-Host customers to stay current with Microsoft innovation."
The RUMBA and OnWeb Web-to-Host upgrades are available now to existing NetManage OneStep customers.
About NetManage
NetManage, Inc. (Nasdaq:NETM) is a software company that provides the fastest way to transform legacy applications into new Web-based business solutions. More than 10,000 customers worldwide, including a majority of the Fortune 500, have chosen NetManage for mission critical application integration. For more information, visit www.netmanage.com.
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