RE: Systems replacement poll.

Ken:
Looks like you have to do something for software (AS400 conversion or PC
conversion) no matter what route you choose.  Seems like you would want
to leverage your knowledge of the 400.  Do you have the appropriate
skills to support a PC based solution?  I like the idea of centralizing
to a larger AS400 and connecting branches over the internet.  Depending
on your requirements, you could use VPN for security.  We run an
outsourcing project for one of our clients and the entire network
structure is based on the internet.  We have been very successful with
it.  Let me know if you'd like more info.
cjg

Carl J. Galgano
EDI Consulting Services, Inc.
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Marietta, GA  30060
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-----Original Message-----
From: midrange-l-admin@midrange.com
[mailto:midrange-l-admin@midrange.com] On Behalf Of Shields, Ken
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 9:57 AM
To: 'Midrange Mailing LIst'
Subject: Systems replacement poll.


Hello everyone..
        Current operation has AS/36 machines in our branches, and we are
investigating some form of replacement for these boxes.
        Each /36 runs a complete business system, and I was wondering
whether it would be more feasible to convert the existing RPG code to
RPG/400, and hook the branches into an Internet connection with a larger
box in Toronto, or research a pc solution for each branch?
        Any and all suggestions would be helpful.
Regards


Ken Shields
Oshawa systems group
Works 81, Oshawa Ontario
(905) 725-1144 Ext 326

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