CUPERTINO, Calif., May 7, 2008 (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 the release of the Japanese version of RUMBA(r) v7.5.1. NetManage products reduce the cost and complexity of accessing years of business logic already on the host by unlocking critical data in legacy systems for rapid application development. Today's customer-driven upgrades provide additional management capabilities for flexibility, security and ease of use. In conjunction with this major upgrade, RUMBA v7.5.1 has also received the 'Works with Vista' designation, ensuring that the product is compatible with the latest Microsoft operating system.
RUMBA v7.5.1 for Japan represents a major upgrade from the previous version of RUMBA v7.1.1 and provides the opportunity to further penetrate the user base within the second largest software market through a value-added offering. This is just another step in the logical progression of NetManage to establish a widespread presence in important business regions across the globe.
NetManage RUMBA simplifies enterprise migrations to browser-based and server-based computing by providing business users with secure access to essential host information from any desktop or server-managed client, including IBM mainframe, IBM iSeries (AS/400), Hewlett-Packard, UNIX and VAX. New features of NetManage RUMBA 7.5 include:
-- Enhanced AS/400 Long Password support, including password level
caching capabilities to shorten connectivity time
-- Decreased desktop footprint
-- Support for Microsoft Vista
"NetManage brings a powerful set of enterprise access and connectivity solutions to our customers in Japan," said Mits Kojima, CEO of imatrix (www.imatrix.co.jp). "They have demonstrated a dedicated commitment to the Japanese marketplace and we are very excited to have a strategic alliance with such a strong company."
As the most recognized and trusted brand in host access software, RUMBA provides business users access to a broad range of host systems. 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.
"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 customers in Japan to stay current with Microsoft innovation."
The RUMBA upgrade is 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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