xCoupler modules with AS/400 adapters are specifically designed to enable two-tier exchange of manufacturing and processing data from proprietary devices to AS/400 databases to eliminate cumbersome patchwork systems. They are less costly to install and configure, are virtually maintenance-free, scalable to accommodate expansion, provide timely and accurate bi-directional data, and are extremely secure.

Optimizes AS/400 Capabilities

IBM AS/400 provides the data storage and retrieval capabilities for the development and deployment of critical solutions such as:

• Business intelligence
• Data warehousing
• Enterprise resource planning
• Customer relationship management
• Supply chain management

Inserting critical data into databases in a timely manner provides the information to make crucial business decisions with confidence.

xCoupler's AS/400 adapter provides seamless integration into the latest AS/400 UDP autonomic database technology. xCoupler requires no drivers or special interfacing code at the enterprise level.

The xCoupler AS/400 adapter's architecture has been specifically developed using a native interface to operate in the database environment, while conforming to all security requirements. xCoupler enables direct population from the plant floor controller to IBM AS/400 at the business system level. This eliminates the need for intermediate gateway or bridging systems. xCoupler supports all shipping versions of IBM AS/400.