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CTC Bridge now available — securely access your mainframe applications using the World Wide Web Get secure access to the Unisys mainframe via the Internet. This service offering from DIS will allow customers who use DIS mainframe services to sign on anywhere from a PC with Internet access. Using CTCBridge, an enhanced emulation software product, is less expensive than buying individual copies of software and maintaining the latest upgrades. Installation is done at the server level — there is no need to install or update desktop clients. Users simply use the URL with a valid userid and the product automatically downloads the latest version if there has been a change.

Using industry standard 128-bit SSL encryption and SecureAccess Washington®, CTCBridge provides IP Matching and standard user/password user authentication.

Benefits

• Provides cost effective access to mainframe applications from remote sites
• Emulates terminals
• Provides user ID password protection
• Configures terminal options based on user needs
• Offers online help
• Provides file transfer capabilities
• Offers choice of green screen or graphical views
• Easy installation and support
• Offers the ability to run multiple terminal types
• Provides several printing options
• Installation of the product is done at the server level — no need to install or update client desktops

Supported client operating systems

CTCBridge may be installed on the following operating systems:

• Windows XP Professional and Home Edition (32-bit version)
• Windows 2000 (Professional)
• Using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or 5.1, 5.5, 6.0 with Java Virtual Machine level 3802 or higher if using Microsoft’s VM
• Other browsers may be used with your own support

Access from within the State Government Network (SGN) CTCBridge will be accessible from within the SGN.

Access from outside the SGN Access to the SGN will be secured through the use of SecureAccess Washington. Once CTCBridge has been made available, your agency must be authenticated for CTCBridge access through the SecureAccess Washington services. Your agency should designate an administrator who will grant access to other users within your department.

If you have more questions, email the DIS Service Desk for answers.