The Specialty System

Technical Environment

The Specialty System utilizes the IBM e-server iSeries 400 hardware platform - a server proven to provide the stability required for "mission critical" applications.

The iSeries is economical to operate and provides leading-edge technology for today's e-business environment. The iSeries technology comes from a history of successful IBM computers that have consistently enjoyed first place in numerous user satisfaction surveys.

The iSeries has consistently proven to be the lowest cost system considering overall costs-- the initial cost for equipment, which can sometimes be higher for the iSeries, is only a fraction of the total expenses of owning a system. Two very important areas, software and operations staff, brings the total cost of the iSeries below its competitors. Important functions that you have to worry about with other machines - communications, security, data base administrators - take place under the covers of an iSeries 400. They are built in, instead of being layered on.

Boasting an average 99.9% availability, the iSeries proves to be an economical solution- we're happy to report that we have customers who have never had a system failure that caused them downtime.

The iSeries has leading-edge technology- 64-bit architecture from hardware through its operating system to its application programs makes it unique in the market. It is also the first to deliver Copper and Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) for breakthrough performance. It supports multiple operating environments in addition to its native OS/400 - i.e. Linux and Windows. Provides application development in most industry languages - RPG, COBOL, C++, Java and others. It has the power and capabilities to support today's graphical and internet environments.

Many independent industry consultants have reported on the iSeries 400 and its predecessor, the AS/400. View industry reports.

Do you have questions about the iSeries or the Specialty System? We're here to help! Contact us to ask your business specific questions. Are you looking for a more general overview of the Specialty System? Check our schedule for upcoming public webinars.