Integrating data and applications across diverse platforms typically requires complex new technologies like XML, Java, C++, .Net, and more. MindTree helps you integrate Application-to-Application (A2A) and Business-to-Business (B2B) transactions through XML and Java services. The LANSA Integrator promises to make this possible, allowing bi-directional XML - and other data formats - to be exchanged between organizations and trading partners, regardless of platform. LANSA also enables integration of user-written Java services with LANSA, C, RPG, and COBOL applications.

MindTree has provided several LANSA solutions to large organizations. We have been involved with developing Web applications using SOA and Web services that fully integrate with multiple back-ends, including applications on IBM iSeries with LANSA front ends, and JAVA-based client/server applications running on pSeries servers with Oracle database systems. For front ends, we have used LANSA for the Web, LANSA for iSeries maintenance functions, LANSA Integrator for Web services, and Visual LANSA for Windows maintenance functions.

RAMP

MindTree uses the cutting-edge Rapid Application Modernization Process. RAMP is a new offering that delivers both 'must-have' tactical enhancements and a smooth path to long-term modernization of System i applications, using LANSA's rapid prototyping and intelligent re-facing tools. With RAMP, you can realize the vision of a fully modernized application set, built to plan and ready for the platform of your choice, taking you from green screen to GUI in weeks.

RAMP raises System i application modernization to a new level, delivering tactical solutions in parallel with long-term strategic modernization using the same development tools. RAMP involves three steps:

• Creation of a true modernization framework
• Re-animation and initial enrichment
• Ongoing re-engineering and enrichment

The RAMP approach recognizes the need to address tactical issues of functionality shortcomings in existing applications, while the organization works on modernization plans. You have the flexibility to decide which programs will be enriched and enhanced, and the depth of modernization as well.

MindTree Experience

MindTree has extensive experience in large migrations. We have also performed various re-engineering projects, such as converting Synon 2E/COOL 2E based applications to LANSA, Green screens to GUI, platform migration, re-engineering for application modernization, and more.