Addition of some V5 features to other platforms will be decided on an individual basis, depending on market requirements. Inter operability with Existing MQSeries Products MQSeries V5 is inter operable with current and previous releases of MQSeries on all platforms. V5 queue managers will operate at the MQSeries V2 level for connections to both V1 and V2 queue managers. There are several feature areas for this new release. These will enable application and system designers to extend their use of MQSeries to new and additional types of distributed applications.
Performance boosts for distributed messaging.
Communications features to simplify administration, as well as to provide Novell SPX support. IBM Software Server integration. Administration, problem resolution, and security enhancements, including optional DCE-based connection security for network applications.