What does MegaPacker do?
MegaPacker is a compression product designed to optimize CICS 3270 datastreams. It reduces the size of data transmitted, leading to improved performance and reduced network bandwidth consumption. The compression is transparent to applications, requiring no code changes.
Is this a system, application, or tool?
MegaPacker is a system-level product that operates as middleware. It intercepts and compresses data streams between CICS applications and 3270 terminals or emulators. It is not an application or a toolset in the traditional sense.
What types of organizations use this?
Organizations that rely heavily on CICS 3270 applications, particularly those with high transaction volumes or limited network bandwidth, benefit most from MegaPacker. This includes enterprises in finance, insurance, retail, and government sectors. Any organization experiencing performance issues related to 3270 data transmission should consider MegaPacker.
When should we consider MegaPacker?
A company should consider MegaPacker when they experience slow response times in CICS 3270 applications, high network utilization due to 3270 traffic, or a need to reduce mainframe processing overhead. It is particularly relevant when application changes are not feasible or desirable.
What are the alternatives to MegaPacker?
Alternatives to MegaPacker include other CICS compression products, network optimization appliances, or application re-engineering to reduce data transmission volumes. Examples include PIE/CICS NetMizer and CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer. The choice depends on the specific requirements and constraints of the organization.