mrc Press Release

New whitepapers aim to minimize the risk of modernization

September 2010 Lombard, IL - Today, software tool developer mrc announces the release of two new educational whitepapers. These whitepapers aim to reduce risk for companies about to begin application modernization projects.

The whitepapers address a common problem: While many companies recognize the need for modernization, few completely understand their options, the hidden risks, and the steps involved. An uninformed company heading into a new modernization project stands to risk significant sums of time and money.

Using these whitepapers, mrc aims to educate companies and minimize the risks of modernization. Here are the titles and descriptions of each whitepaper:

• What screen-scraping vendors don't want you to know: Screen-scraping is sold as a cheap and fast way to move applications to the web. However, many companies don't realize the drawbacks and hidden costs of this method. This whitepaper explains why screen-scraping is the wrong modernization alternative for most companies.
• Crash course in modernization: This whitepaper explains the need for modern applications from a variety of viewpoints. It discusses various methods of modernization and tries to help the reader see the various advantages and disadvantages of each method in an effort to make the best choice for their particular situation.

"Over the years, we've run across many companies interested in modernization, who are completely lost when it comes to understanding their options and the steps involved," says Sal Stangarone, mrc's Senior Product Consultant. "These whitepapers represent years of modernization experience, and we hope they help many businesses."

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Both whitepapers can be found in mrc’s whitepaper library. To learn more, contact mrc via phone at 630.916.0662; via fax at 630.916.0663; via e-mail at mrc@mrc-productivity.com

About mrc

mrc's development tool, m-Power, is used to create business applications and can run on any platform that supports Java (e.g. OS/400, Linux, Unix, and Windows). Applications access DB2/400, Oracle, MySQL and MSSQL, or any combination thereof. Using these development tools, users create an endless variety of Java-based business applications from simple queries to reports, to complex custom enterprise systems and dashboards.

mrc was a recipient of the 2004 Apex Award for application development, is a long-time IBM Business Partner, and has been producing award-winning development software since 1981.

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