Halcyon Software has announced the launch of Job Scheduler v3.0, the latest version of a  systems management application for the System i  that is designed to enable even less experienced system operators to create and run advanced scheduling patterns tailored to a company's specific operations.

Functionally rich yet very easy to use, Job Scheduler incorporates some important features not found in other schedulers. Advanced scheduling patterns are possible by using the standard calendar features, third-party calendars, or by a user program using the Halcyon Job Scheduler's unique and intuitive calendar parameters.

Job Scheduler is able to reduce the system operator's workload by automating repetitive tasks; freeing up valuable resource time and in the process minimizing the risk of human error. Furthermore, Job Scheduler can make more effective use of system resources by running jobs at the best time for your system, your operators and your users. Job Scheduler can also reduce operating costs by automating all out-of-hours processing.

Version 3.0 offers users significant improvements over the previous module including the ability to convert IBM standard Job Scheduler entries into Halcyon Groups and Jobs using a simple command. This will simplify and enable speedy implementation and contribute towards achieving return on investment, the company says. This feature has been specifically designed for those companies who have used the standard IBM job scheduler, but now require a more customizable tool to suit their business operations. Multiple environments are supported, ideal for Outsourcing Environments or Business Units who need the ability to restrict access to particular Job Schedules to specific users or customers. Support for user definable template environments has been added meaning that operators can retain specific settings and significantly reduce setup time when adding or amending jobs.

Price and availability

Job Scheduler v3.0 is available immediately, either on its own or as part of the Halcyon Operations Center, and pricing is tiered based on the IBM processor group and starts from approximately $7500 for a single copy of the Job Scheduler v3.0 module.

For more information or to download the software, visit http://www.halcyonsoftware.com/

Halcyon Software is distributed in the U.S.A. by Atlanta-based IBM Partner, Vertical VAR. For more information, visit http://www.verticalvar.com/.

About Halcyon Software:

Halcyon Software Limited is an international software company with more than 19 years experience in systems management. Halcyon writes software for IBM midrange computers as well as Windows, AIX, UNIX, Linux, and Netware platforms. Large multi-national companies, corporate data centres, as well as small-to-medium-sized businesses use Halcyon Software products to manage and automate their IT operations.

The head office is based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, and its software is used throughout the world with distributors in Europe, Australia, and the U.S. Customers include Cap Gemini, Digica, Quiksilver, Avon Cosmetics, Raleigh, Pataks Spices, Early Learning Centre, Arcadia and Budget Insurance.

About Halcyon Software

Halcyon Software is a global leader in multi-platform systems management solutions that reduce the complexity and cost of monitoring critical business systems, core applications and processes. They help companies prevent business disruption, increase the efficiency of their IT services and save costs.  In most cases, Halcyon’s solutions increase IT efficiency by 30 – 40 percent, delivering significant savings and a rapid return on investment – often in less than six months.

Halcyon achieves this in three ways:

Monitoring: Halcyon’s monitoring software keeps a vigilant watch on the most critical IT systems and core applications on which business depends. IT administrators receive early warnings of any potential problems or ‘bottlenecks’ before they affect the organization.

Automating: Halcyon enables IT teams to set up ‘self–corrective actions’ to issues or problems to ensure that they never impact the business again.  IT teams can also automate regular tasks, checks or jobs which would normally be undertaken manually. This frees up valuable resources, saves costs and helps to eliminate human error. 

Reporting: Halcyon’s cloud-based reporting solution proves to management that the IT team is achieving the service levels demanded by the business or flags any issues so they can be quickly resolved. 

Halcyon’s products support IBM Power Systems servers running IBM i, AIX, Linux and Windows. With regional offices in the United States, Australia and UK, Halcyon also has a network of partners and distributors supporting territories world-wide. For further information, please visit www.halcyonsoftware.com