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Data Entry with Key/101 - mainframe

Key/101 provides a truly integrated approach to data entry. Key/101's client/server functionality lets you choose between PC-based and host-based services in an environment that is seamless, fast, easy to use, and requires no writing of code. Key/101 has always been the leading data entry software solution, with more than 45% market share of the IBM mainframe market. Key/101 is used every day by half the Forbes 500 companies in 30 countries throughout the world.

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Key/101 can quickly replace your antiquated key-to-disk system for a fraction of its maintenance cost. And we offer fast and accurate assistance with converting from most leading key-to-disk equipment, such as Nixdorf, Sperry-Cade and others as well as from old mainframe data entry systems such as Keyfast. Ascential Software Inc is the developer of Key/101 and their customer care is a major Key/101 benefit. A recent survey showed an approval rating of 95.3% for overall customer response and service for Key/101 support.

Key/101 for the Mainframe

Key/101 is the world's most widely used solution for data input to production applications and databases from on-line (3270) terminals, off-line PCs and LANs, and non-keyed sources (bar codes, scanners, EDI, etc.) With over 2,000 installations worldwide, Key/101 is way ahead of the competition. Data entered through Key/101 can be offloaded to any other computer environment, sent offsite via tape or email or sent directly to an IBM mainframe.

Key/101 makes possible the rapid development of data input applications using simple screen painting and advanced data validation techniques. Operating in a wide range of IBM hardware and software configurations, Key/101 is the data input software of choice by more IBM mainframe installations than any other system.

Distributed data entry

Centralized and distributed end user data input are both supported through on-line terminals and off-line PCs, individually or on networks. Cooperative processing techniques are used to accomplish high-speed data input with sophisticated editing. To complete the process, Key/101 delivers the data to your production systems in the exact format and sequence required.

Key-to-disk replacement

Some customers use Key/101 in a dedicated data capture department where it serves as a replacement for key-to-disk or keypunching systems. Others use Key/101 to distribute data input responsibilities to end users, both locally and remotely, within individual departments or divisions.

As these traditional uses continue, a growing number of customers use Key/101 to ensure a friendly, consistent and controlled environment for all of their data input and delivery needs. With Key/101, these customers have found a single solution for collecting data from a wide variety of sources, and for delivering the data to product systems and to end users as well.

With Key/101, you can analyze your requirements and resources, choose the best way to capture data for each application, and design a system to meet these requirements quickly and economically.

Key/101's open architecture lets you easily combine a variety of data input methods into one fully integrated, efficient and cost-effective system.

Variety of data entry devices

Depending on your resources and requirements, for example, you might choose to have data entered and validated on-line, via 3270 terminals, or off-line via PCs or LANs. Off-line or on, all users share the same Key/101 applications, edit rules and screens, all under the control of your MIS managers.

For some applications, you might choose to add optical character readers (OCRs) to your 3270 terminals or PCs, for the quick transfer of data into fields on your Key/101 screens. Or, you might choose to use Key/101's controlled environment to collect, integrate and deliver business data to your production systems from a wide variety of sources.

No matter how the data is collected, Key/101 has the controls and facilities you need to provide consistent and accurate data to your critical business systems.

	Implement Applications Without Programming With Key/101, existing people who know data input can quickly and easily design and implement your applications, eliminating dependence on application programming resources and schedules.
	Increase User Satisfaction And Productivity Happy Key/101 users mean higher productivity, fewer errors, and less turnover, hiring and training. Easy-to-use applications and a friendly user environment have made Key/101 the system of choice for professional operators and casual users alike.
	Increase Throughput When high-speed turnaround is an essential requirement, Key/101's extensive automation and keystroke-reduction features combine to substantially increase overall throughput in your operation.
	Increase Accuracy Key/101 offers a rich range of validation and editing techniques to assure the quality, accuracy and integrity of data bound for production applications and databases.
	Centralize Data Input For Professional Operators Key/101's features and functionality meet and surpass the expectations of professional data input personnel, allowing you to optimize your investment in centralized data input resources and people.
	Distribute Data Input To End Users Key/101 lets you distribute the same applications to all users, in local and remote locations, and to 3270s and PCs, while maintaining control of the process and the data.
	Implement Without Changing Your Applications Key/101 requires no changes or alterations to your existing production systems. You capture the data with screens built to meet the end user's needs, and deliver it to your target software in the exact sequence and format required.
	Eliminate Special-Purpose Equipment Costs Key/101 uses standard, multi-purpose IBM or compatible equipment, including on-line 3270 terminals and PCs, either singly or in LAN configurations. You use the technology and communications your company has in place and eliminate costly and obsolete dedicated equipment.
	Integrate Multi-Media Collection Key/101's open architecture lets you integrate standard IBM hardware, on-line terminals, PCs, LANs and electronic data capture and transfer devices into a powerful, single-system solution for all of your data input and delivery needs.
	Implement Strategic Flexibility You can choose what platforms to build and run your applications on - any mix of mainframes and PCs.
	Maintain Security And Control Key/101 gives you on line and off line data input in a single software system, under a single point of control. All Key/101 users share the same application, same screens and same edit rules. A single data input system for every production application, database and file provides consistency and accuracy to all data delivered to your critical business systems.
	Achieve True Cooperative Processing Key/101's unique interactive communications capability lets you use PC and mainframe resources in true cooperative processing to complete a single task, without user intervention, and without losing control of the processing on either system.