Extending legacy mainframe applications through new e-business channels such as the
Web, wireless devices or even new e-business applications has quickly become a
major priority for almost every large business organization. By some estimates, at least
70% of the world's data resides on mainframes and most of it is likely to remain there.
While that data represents a valuable asset, its value to an organization can be greatly
enhanced if there is a highly effective way to gather, aggregate and manage it in today's
fast-changing and complex e-business world.