Modernization tool provider looksoftware and Pennsylvania's Link Computer Corp. have announced a partnership to deliver System i modernization solutions with Link’s System i software development team using looksoftware's "Dynamic Environment."

Tim Link, president and CEO said, "Link Computer Corp. has been successfully delivering customized System i solutions for over 25 years. In recent months we have undertaken a new initiative called "enterprise application modernization" (EAM) to offer modernization technologies and services to our customers. Many of our 350-plus customers are heavily invested in their current System i implementations and now wish to modernize and enhance those applications without having to replace or redevelop them. We've trialed all the key alternatives in a practical evaluation and implementation process. We concluded that looksoftware's products offer the fastest and easiest way to develop and implement real modernization results through reuse, instead of writing more code."

"Some of our customers want front-end modernization like rich clients, portals, PDA support and desktop integration. Others are ready to explore Web service back-end modernization. Now we can offer a very broad set of modernization options with a single integrated toolset that's the best by far," said Link.

Pete Isaksson from looksoftware, who is based in Atlanta, GA, said, "After meeting with Link's customers at their recent 'Link-Up-and-Learn' customer conference and seeing first hand how satisfied they are with Link Computer Corp., we are very excited about this opportunity to develop a long-term relationship. Link's large team of consultants are not only System i specialists but also have strong expertise in multi-platform integration, Notes, and SharePoint, which are all important for enterprise application modernization. We are already experiencing early successes in our partnership with a couple of new projects off the ground in a matter of weeks."

About Link

Operating under the banner, "better people creating better solutions," Link Computer Corp. is one of Western Pennsylvania's leading providers of technology products and services. Headquartered in Bellwood, and having more than 100 professional staff in its offices there and in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, Link has been in business for more than 25 years and it strives to serve its clients with the high quality service and experience that ensures delivery of value.

Link's professionals specialize in Web development, e-commerce and wide-area network solutions. They have an array of business partnerships that include being a Premier IBM Business Partner, Premier Cisco Systems Partner, Gold Certified Microsoft Solutions Provider, Citrix Silver Reseller, and being HP Enterprise Authorized. For more information, visit http://www.linkcorp.com./

About looksoftware

looksoftware, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, is an Advanced IBM Business Partner and Microsoft Certified Business Partner, providing easy-to-use, powerful tools to Web-enable, reuse, extend, and integrate core applications. looksoftware is a member of the IBM Developer Roadmap and the Midrange Alliance Program. With more than 2,000 customers in 45 countries, looksoftware distributes its products via a global network of 120 resellers and ISV partners. For more information, contact looksoftware in Australia at + 61 3 9535 4444 or looksoftware in the USA on 678-494-5465 or on the Web, http://www.looksoftware.com/.