New data replication solution for UNIX, Windows and z/OS environments

Softek, a global provider of storage management software, has outlined a new data replication strategy for its open systems and mainframe product lines that aims to deliver the industry's most flexible and cost-effective data replication solutions.

To support the new strategy, the company has announced a new product, Softek Replicator, for host-based open systems and mainframe data replication; as well as enhanced versions of Softek TDMF, for host-based open systems and mainframe data migration; and Softek Storage Provisioner, which provides network-based data replication.

"Softek is the only company delivering affordable replication technology across UNIX, Windows and z/OS platforms," said Karen Dutch, vice president of product management at Softek. "Now, replication technology is no longer exclusive to top-tier data centres. Our replication solutions remove the limitations imposed by proprietary hardware approaches that require expensive hardware, dedicated networks and complex software. Each features a common-console design that helps IT administrators maintain data availability and data integrity throughout the replication process, regardless of platform or storage hardware."

Softek Replicator
Softek Replicator is versatile, multi-platform data replication software that enables local and off-site disaster recovery, eliminates backup windows and helps facilitate server and storage migrations and consolidations. Source data is never touched and multiple replication configurations can be created and adjusted to meet the recovery time objectives and recovery point needs of business applications, both locally and remotely.

Softek Replicator provides a multi-functional graphical user interface (GUI), allowing centralised management of replication activities on any UNIX, Windows or z/OS server. The GUI enables IT administrators to instantly see the status of every server involved in replication activities, monitor replication performance and perform actions to replicate volumes.

The software enhances application availability levels by minimising application outages and monitoring network bandwidth. Its multiple hardware platform support enables standardised replication processes for backup/recovery, migration, and disaster recovery activities.

Softek Replicator will be available in December, priced from $2,300 per server for UNIX and Windows versions and from $30,000 for the z/OS operating system.

www.softek.fujitsu.com

•Date: 18th November 2003 •Region: Worldwide/N.America •Type: Article •Topic: ITC
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