Web Enablement for CA PLEX Applications. 8A Kari Juvonen IBS

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1 Web Enablement for CA PLEX Applications 8A Kari Juvonen IBS

2 Agenda > Introduction and background > Websydian WebClient reality > IBS actions > Summary 2 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

3 This is IBS > 6th largest global SCM vendor > 5,000 customers in 40 countries > HQ in Stockholm,Sweden; Subsidiaries in 22 countries > Strategic partnership with HCL > 30 years of industry expertise & supply chain excellence 3 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

4 This is IBS > New operation established recently New division in IBS operations Customer specific solutions ITS Hardware sales > More information 4 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

5 About the Speaker > Kari Juvonen > CA 2E Product Manager, IBS Iteron, Finland Responsible for CA Plex, CA 2E, Websydian, WebClient and YouEye Started 1985 as trainee Since 1986 > CA Plex CSG, Open, PE, Translator, Weboption Early 90 s with KT product 5 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

6 About the Speaker > Websydian Web developer Wireless developer TransacXML Websydian Express > WebClient First experience June 2007 in London > YouEye Utilised in a software package 6 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

7 Product vision and reality > A one-click, seamless, generator for CA Plex that would work for migrated 2E and existing applications > No compromises Web 2.0 framework Utilize all Plex capabilities for business logic and UI Virtually any look and feel supported Rich RIA components Industry standards based Integrates into complex enterprise environments Single Sign-On, Audit, Logging Business Process / Portal (Xpert Ivy and others) Interoperable with the Websydian Product Line 7 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

8 WebClient roadmap/reality > Version 0.9 Alpha August 2007 Select customers > Version 1.0 January 2008 Basic web capabilities > Version 1.2 April 2008 Templating and RIA/Ajax DOJO Toolkit High impact implementation Tabs/Yes but, Menu/Tool bars, Right Context Open templating to hook in other Ajax components > Version 1.4 August, 2008 Enhanced Templating, Additional Components > Version Post CA Plex 6.1 CA Plex version 6.1 compatibility Web Services And more 8 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

9 One-click seamless generator > YES, but > Grid column number versus Winc/Java (CA Plex specific) > Win Apis versus Java Apis > Missing close button > Special characters Winc/Java > Frames affect browser in some cases > Server access to correct edit point 9 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

10 One-click seamless generator > YES, but > NLS support works for display fields Editable fields required TomCat configuration > Single Sign On?? > Visible NO on Grids with refresh > Java character sensitive/capitals > Some challenges provided by IBS patterns > Workload to create a Workspace 10 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

11 One-click seamless generator > YES, but > Tree and Flex grid should be in basic product > Use latest available version + be ready to update to avoid challenges > Utilize updated documentation September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

12 Deployment > Works best with Websydian Express for Java Installation a bit more complicated Requires SQL server authentication No need to start Websydian server Installation documentation will be updated > Websydian team dedicated to support product 12 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

13 Facts > One skill set No Eclipse expertise required Be patient > Performance excellent > Default panels OK > WebClient Live Install Eclipse Configures Eclipse Example workspace > Excellent support from ADC Austin despite time zones 13 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

14 Facts > A one-click, seamless, generator Definitely YES > Utilize all Plex capabilities for business logic and UI Agree with some minor limitations > Layout OK Virtually any look and feel supported Rich RIA components Industry standards based > Interoperable with the Websydian Product Line True, a requirement for Websydian functionality 14 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

15 IBS Iteron actions > On Edge to utilize RIA techniques Flexible browser implementation Ready to response customer needs > 2 customer cases delayed Demos created Green light for the future > Go To Market decision Several customer specific products Browser upgrade New target markets Saas considered for offering 15 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

16 IBS Iteron actions > First version with defaults Demo Extended experience > Enhanced layout Requires graphical competence Same strategy with Websydian WebDeveloper Main attention in functionality Layout decision later in the project 16 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

17 IBS actions 17 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

18 IBS actions 18 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

19 IBS actions 19 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

20 IBS actions 20 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

21 Summary > Product has been enhanced constantly > Sort out Challenges > Learning curve for total concept + consultancy > Consider redesign for browser implementation > GO FOR IT 21 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.

22 Questions > Questions on Presentation Kari Juvonen IBS Iteron/, Finland 22 September 23-25, 2009 Copyright 2009 CA. All rights reserved.