Tone's DYNA-STEP 3.0 Delivers Innovative New STEPLIB and ISPF Management Capabilities for z/OS Environments

ANAHEIM, CA--(Marketwire - Jun 15, 2011) - Tone Software Corporation, a global provider of comprehensive management and productivity solutions for IBM Mainframe environments, today announced immediate availability of its DYNA-STEP™ Dynamic STEPLIB and ISPF Library Management Solution 3.0 Release. The enhanced release features a new ISPF application to control allocations and concatenations, as well as the ability to concurrently run multiple versions of identically named load modules in separate screens of an ISPF session, thus expediting the testing and roll out of upgrades and new z/OS applications.

While many z/OS environments today are striving to increase efficiency and reduce resource consumption, a recent survey indicates nearly 60 percent of mainframe shops will also add new workloads within the next year -- further increasing the pressure on z/OS support teams. Tone's DYNA-STEP addresses these issues with powerful Dynamic STEPLIB and ISPF Library Management that saves time and system resources by reducing the need to manually update and maintain numerous TSO logon procedures, and eliminating repetitive logon and logoff actions to switch between test and production. The new 3.0 release is particularly valuable to z/OS shops that must rapidly upgrade or add applications and software by enabling system personnel to run multiple versions of identically named reentrant load modules (such as DB2 QMF) concurrently in separate ISPF screens, speeding the process of comparing and testing software versions -- a unique capability not available in any other solution.

"The DYNA-STEP 3.0 capabilities represent a key technology breakthrough that increases the effectiveness and efficiency of z/OS and TSO management methodologies," stated Shirley Balarezo, president of Tone Software. "The innovative reentrant load module support combined with new ISPF displays to easily manipulate allocations and concatenations on-the-fly dramatically expedite host environment changes, testing and upgrade processes," she added.

DYNA-STEP is used in many large host environments around the world to automate allocation of key STEPLIB and ISPF libraries, dramatically reducing system I/O and contention on STEPLIB volumes, and eliminating much of the overhead associated with TSO operations. The results are improved overall system performance and increased user productivity -- key benefits for z/OS shops striving to control resource consumption and boost efficiency, while also meeting aggressive rollout schedules for new workloads.

DYNA-STEP Release 3.0 is available immediately. Please visit www.tonesoft.com for more information.

About Tone Software Corporation
Tone Software Corporation is a global provider of enterprise-wide business computing solutions that address cross-platform output management, distributed systems management, enterprise communications, and mainframe productivity. Tone's host mainframe solutions provide significant productivity and cost savings benefits to business organizations, and directly benefit the IT management and technical teams responsible for managing, automating, supporting, and maintaining the business critical host systems and applications pivotal to their company's core mission. With a firm foundation of proven ability spanning more than three decades, Tone has built an unparalleled reputation for delivering premier software solutions and exceptional customer service and support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information, go to www.tonesoft.com.