The Very Latest News, Rumours & Gossip ......
Here are some recent "major events" and newsworthy items ...... we're going to keep this page updated with live and relevant issues ..... you should also checkout the Partner Briefing Library.
These pages are aimed at giving you a "Stop Press" type update ..... we've ordered them so that the latest news appears first in each section to save you having to trawl thru "history" ...... you can scroll through the whole lot, or just jump to the section which most interests you;
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XPFC and XPFC4VIPP updated for OS/390 2.9 and 2.10 |
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XPFC updated for OS/390 2.8..... this includes online and offline variants. And..... the NEW XPFC4VIPP variant for the new range of Xerox printers..... check out the mini-website here for full details and various "information pack" type downloads. There's also a fully updated manual..... order it from Xerox..... or download from this site...... check out the Download Library feature. |
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All of the XPFC, XPREP and TTP products romp thru the worrying Y2K period with no disasters!! |
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XPFC V3R4 launched ...... the version that will provide support for VIPP enabled printers !! See separate mini website for full details and information pack. |
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Purdue University, IN...... take XPFC..... online, offline and the ACCOUNT package. |
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XPFC validated for OS/390 Release 2.7 |
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New manual produced ..... incorporating all recent supplements and additions ..... available in electronic form too !! |
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XPFC validated for OS/390 Release 2.6 Winn-Dixie,NJ take XPFC to replace in-house produced software solution and to facilitate transition from DOS/VSE ....... XPFC is able to mimic their previous DIY solution !! |
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Busy Month !! University of Louisville take XPFC to replace their old "Prudential Writer" ........ XPFC Envelope Procedure again employed to remove the need for any JCL/application changes !! |
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XPFC validated for OS/390 Release 2.5 |
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California Casualty Management Co, CA take XPFC to facilitate a massive IBM3800 knock-out using multiple 4890's |
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Compucard International, KT .... another happy convert to XPFC ! |
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XPFC validated for OS/390 Release 4 |
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State of Hawaii ....... XPFC installed to automate operation of multiple 4635's ..... with MASSIVE improvements in throughput and reduced labor intervention/dependency ! |
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Cessna Aircraft Corporation, KA sign for XPFC V3R3 and
XPFC ACCOUNT ! Seems like XPFC is starting to fly ! |
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Pacific Bell in San Francisco sign for XPFC V3R3 ! |
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XPFC has now been validated for OS/390 Release 3 ! |
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XPFC has been upgraded for OS/390, versions for both Release 1 and Release 2 are already up and running. |
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AT&T takes XPFC V3R3, seems like we're doing something right ! |
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XPFC/SIE2XRX is the XPFC feature that provides
"on-the-fly" conversion support for those sites converting from Siemens fanfold
lasers to regular high volume Xerox printers. Kawaski have taken XPFC for this feature ..... initially they will be exploiting the transition features, but they're already planning to move on and take advantage of all the standard XPFC V3R3 features. Seems like XPFC has another fan ! Too bad we never got any "Free Samples" as "Thank You" presents ! |
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The STANDARD version of XPFC (all variants) has now
been SUCCESSFULLY tested on the new CF range of Xerox printers without change! Better still, with the latest XPFC enhancements in V3R3, XPFC could easily drive conventional cut sheet XPS's alongside one or more of these new devices ! And Remember all those powerful transition tools such as XPFC/SIE2XRX, XPFC/3800, and XPM support all work too |
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XPFC V3R3 officially due out from El Segundo around 4th
Quarter 1996, and already established as the "Best Ever" release. There's been very rapid user take-up, virtually the entire user base transferred to this version just TWO months after release ! Small wonder, there's LOADS of new and powerful features ! You can see the XPFC Release V3R3 Summary right now ! |
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Did you know that there's a version of XPFC for those sites running MVS/JES2 Version 3 Release 1.3 ? This was released back in July 1996 and is in production use at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. It also incorporated the XPFC/3800 transition support features which enabled the site to convert from IBM 3827 PAGEDEF's into JDE's on their new 4090. The whole XPFC installation project took just TWO days ! |
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XPFC goes multi-lingual ! Options now enable XPFC to "speak" in Spanish, German and French ..... as well as English ! |
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GE take second image as XPFC fuels major conversion to Xerox away from IBM 3800's ! |
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US Navy mount major initiative to install XPFC and escape from AFP ! |
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All of the XPFC, XPREP and TTP products romp thru the worrying Y2K period with no disasters!! |
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OCM Boces take XPREP as part of their DPServer solution. |
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Fundacion Sociale in Columbia take XPREP..... seems like the South Americans like this product..... see the other XPREP installs there !! |
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Banco de Chile in Santiago take XPREP !! |
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Aerospatiale, Bourges, France ....... take Unix XPFC and embed it in their print management system to get better exploitation & throughput on 5 x 4235's |
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Xerox in PERU take multiple XPREP licenses .... with Colombia and Argentina following close behind ! |
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Transamerica Realty Tax, TX take XPREP as part of their XPSM installation |
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Chubb, NJ ..... Go live using XPREP ! CNA, Chicago ..... Another XPREP success ! Hewitts, Chicago ..... These guys must like XPREP, they took THREE licenses ! |
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V3R1 of Unix XPFC ....... and the XPREP variant which
runs under Xerox Corp's XPSM Print Server system, now doesn't require "secret"
access to a local C Compiler, otherwise it's a "no change" upgrade. You should take a few moments to browse the XPFC Release V3R1 Summary to appreciate the scope of these recent changes |
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V3R1 of XPREP now has a VIPP driver incorporated so
that it can be used to drive VIPP-enabled DocuPrint printers connected to XPSM systems .
...... and this is the release of XPREP that now doesn't require "secret" access
to a local C Compiler. This VIPP support enhancement was a joint project, with Xerox Corp sponsoring the development, and actively involved with the design and validation exercise. This feature is therefore a Xerox "World Class" product, and will be maintained in line with both LPS and Xerox Corp directions and initiatives. Maybe ..... just maybe ? ...... this enhancement will find it's way into the mainstream XPFC product line ? Use our Feedback feature if you have views or requirements about the VIPP support feature. |
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The TTP feature for XPSM is rolled-out in the USA. TTP provides for bulk input of tape/cartridge print data to XPSM ........... is handed over to Xerox Corp. TTP V1 provides support for all the main IBM formats and variants. Feedback welcome. |
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Sony UK take 2nd Image of Unix XPFC. Seems they like what they bought back in June 1996 ! |
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France Telecom, Paris take XPFC and incorporate it in
their own printer server software. France Telecom have developed their own print server system based on a SCO Unix platform and driving a 4135 and 2 x 4890's. |
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As a spinoff from work on integrating XPFC with XPSM, UNIX XPFC V2R3 now has some significant general-purpose enhancements and extensions - you REALLY SHOULD browse the XPFC Release V2R3 Summary to appreciate the scope of these recent changes |
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The STANDARD version of XPFC (all variants) has now
been SUCCESSFULLY tested on the new CF range of Xerox printers without change ! Better still, with the latest V2R3 (and soon V3R1 !) enhancements, XPFC could even drive conventional cut sheet XPS's alongside one or more of these new devices ! |
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UNIX XPFC V2R2 now has multi language features, and greatly improved access to date and time fields - there's LOADS of new and powerful features - you can see the XPFC Release V2R2 Summary right now if you want ! |
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IBM Paris take UNIX XPFC to run the French Army's internal printing services 4090's powered by RS/6000's ! |
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Sony UK take UNIX XPFC on RS/6000 to drive 4850's. They also have ambitious plans to get the same RS/6000 to provide "front end" print services to their AS/400 and MVS systems. |
