Modernize data and applications

Keep proven systems by connecting to new technologies

SQL for ISAM and easy DB Access for COBOL

ConnectWare

Most flexible access to COBOL ISAM with sql for ISAM

ConnectWare allows to use any existing non-relational ISAM data like a true sql data base. The ISAM data are presented like a data base table. The data base table will be accessed via the ConnectWare SQL Engine.

COBOL-DBA

Use sql data bases without changes in COBOL code

With COBOL-DBA existing COBOL applications with I-O logic like OPEN, READ, WRITE and CLOSE can be used to access any relational data base without changes in the original COBOL application.

We modernize COBOL applications and data

We are specialized in modernizing COBOL applications and data of the following vendors:

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    Micro Focus
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    Informix C-ISAM
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    Byte Designs D-ISAM
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    Btrieve

What Customers Say

SOPRA GmbH has been using ConnectWare and COBOL-DBA since 1998 under Windows and Linux. The producer accounting system EVS is used by more than 90 dairies in Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland for milk money accounting.

The particular benefit of using ConnectWare is seen in the creation of ad-hoc requests for support, in order to be able to quickly create customer-specific evaluations, and in version management via SQL scripts.

"The PARKWAY products enable our developers to make an ideal transition from function-driven to data-driven development."

Peter Scheurer
Managing Director
Thomas Meyer,
Vertriebsleiter

Kronimus Betonsteinwerke AG uses COBOL-DBA with a special extension for RM COBOL against an Oracle database. The application - a production data collection incl. payroll and statistical evaluations (Windows Server, Citrix) - is written in COBOL and accesses an Oracle database.

Mr. Peter, system administrator, is convinced of both the stable operation and the reliable availability of PARKWAY support. Mr Peter also emphasises the uncomplicated data access without additional third-party products and tools.

Mr. Peter,
System Administrator

IN-LINE Software GmbH uses ConnectWare since 1999. IN-LINE Software GmbH is one of the leading brand suppliers of software for merchandise management, finance and payroll accounting.

As a medium-sized company, it can look back on a 20-year history. Its software solutions are used by more than 1200 users.
PARKWAY ConnectWare is used to evaluate statistics for special users via Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Access and is also used to transfer data from new customers and as an interface to other products.

"ConnectWare is fast and easy to use. The cooperation with PARKWAY has been consistently positive."

Provis AG, Winterthur, uses COBOL-DBA in conjunction with the Microsoft SQL Server under Windows. The application - a CRM system with a dynamic, office-oriented user interface - is written in COBOL and additionally parts were integrated in VB. The system is used by general contractors, authorities, builders' representatives and construction planners.

"The COBOL-DBA product made it possible for us, as a smaller software house, to realise the migration to an SQL database within a reasonable time and cost framework."

Felix Eberle
Management

Contact us via E-mail:
info@parkway-software.com