Very easy installation and configuration. Minimizing or eliminating local SNA connections to the mainframe while maximizing network performance. Client software provides local keystroke echoing. This feature maximizes overall performance by maintaining control of the session locally rather than sending each keystroke through the network. When the user requires a response from the host application, the entire screen is sent and returned as one transmission.
Client supports file transfers to and from the host.
It can be used to transfer both binary and record type files. This API allows users to create their own applications to control mainframe applications or even automate file transfers.