CPT Introduces Two New Communications Products For Asynchronous and SNA/SDLC Networks
Information Display · 1984
Minneapolis, MN — CPT Corporation has introduced two new products that provide concurrent interactive communications and word processing between IBM and DEC host computers and the CPT 8100 and 8500 series systems. The CPT Interactive Display Emulator is a unique communications option which allows CPT workstations to access host computer data bases and application programs concurrent with normal word processing operations. Using the latest in multiple window technology, the CPT Interactive Display Emulator allows the operator to view and edit two documents simultaneously. Window to window data transfer provides complete flexibility in transmitting text to host computers and transferring host-generated data to word processing documents. Thus, the multiple window display screen totally combines the functionality of an ASCII terminal with the power of a CPT workstation. When used with the CPT Interactive Display Emulator, the new CPT 8276 SNA Controller provides integrated 3270 SNA communications for accessing IBM host computer networks. The 8276 is a communications controller which can cluster up to seven CPT workstations and appears to the host as an IBM 3276 Display Station Controller. Each of the clustered CPT workstations completely emulates an IBM 3278-2 Display Station, providing local word processing, editing, filing and letter quality output for IBM's TSO, CICS, IMS, PROFS and other host applicatons. The 8276 can be used in dedicated or dial-up SNA/SDLC Networks and supports communications speeds up to 9600 bps. XID security, 24 program function keys, three program access keys and full cursor addressing are supported. “These products further expand the multi-functionality of CPT workstations by minimizing the need for multiple dedicated computer terminals,” says Jerome J. Jenko, vice president of sales. “They consolidate the computer terminal, personal computer and word processor into one workstation.”