PRINCE Software's MHtran-1, the most advanced VSE to OS/390 migration software available

MHtran-1 is the most advanced VSE to z/OS migration system on the market today because it combines modern compiler techniques with experience from hundreds of migration projects. We have created a migration product that guarantees maximum productivity and minimum errors in a variety of processing environments.

We incorporate into MHtran-1 the technology you will need to translate your VSE applications quickly, accurately and automatically:

Comprehensive inventory tools for batch and CICS
Language translators for COBOL, BAL, PL/I, RPG II and many 4GLs
JCL translator
File compare utility
Source compare utility
Translation to current levels of COBOL

Why You Should Use MHtran-1

Easy-to-Use

You do not have to be a migration expert to use MHtran-1. From initial inventory through final implementation, on-line, menu-driven dialogues take you step-by-step through the migration process. The MHtran-1 reference manual clearly explains how to use MHtran-1 and answers the most commonly asked questions — all in one easy-to-read volume.

Maximum Productivity

MHtran-1 maximizes the productivity of your staff because it fully converts most of your programs and JCL and eliminates unnecessary, error prone manual procedures.

MHtran-1 provides instantaneous access to information about the exact status of your migration at any time, while also providing an automated inventory process that will help you identify your currently active programs.

Unsurpassed Support

PRINCE Software provides you with support that is unmatched in the migration industry. From the day you begin your migration until the moment you convert your last program, our technicians are always available to answer any questions that arise during the migration.

Guaranteed Accuracy

By flagging questionable items that need review or manual intervention, MHtran-1 helps your programmers spot potential problems during translation. This prevents errors from reaching the critical testing and production stages.

Flexibility to Fit Any Environment

With the broad range of options offered by MHtran-1, both experienced and new z/OS users can easily customize programs and JCL. This flexibility enables you to implement your own standards and maintain them throughout the migration process. There is no need for post-migration clean-up of your application environment with MHtran-1.

A Complete, Integrated Solution

The converter is a complete migration toolkit featuring an inventory-system, support for multiple languages including current levels of COBOL, BAL, PL/I, RPG II and z/OS JCL — plus several helpful migration utilities. MHtran-1 also provides support for add-on packages from IBM and other vendors, such as CA-Panvalet, CA-Librarian, DL/1, disk space managers, tape management systems and job accounting systems.

MHtran-1 VSE to MVS Migration

MHtran-1 VSE to z/OS Migration

Conversion Services

If your in-house resources or z/OS skill levels are limited, PRINCE Software is available to handle all or part of the migration for you.

Translation and Support

PRINCE Software will perform the program and JCL translation, and deliver “ready-for-testing” z/OS source code and JCL. This provides the most cost-effective way to take advantage of our migration expertise, while using your own personnel to perform the labor-intensive tasks of testing and verification. Most importantly, any problems encountered during testing will be analyzed and corrected by PRINCE Software.

Full Conversion Support

With PRINCE Software handling both the translation and testing phases of the migration process, your staff’s work load is limited to:

Providing PRINCE Software with the VSE applications to be translated
Accepting the translated, tested and verified z/OS programs and job streams

Your personnel are then free to concentrate on maintaining user support levels and gaining formal z/OS training.

Remote Migration

Remote Access

PRINCE Software will perform the program translation and testing functions on your computers via a communications link to our fully staffed and equipped migration center.

z/OS Training

PRINCE Software can help your personnel make the switch to their new z/OS environment with in-house classes and workshops for application programmers, technical support personnel and operators. Curriculum may be tailored to address the existing skill levels of your staff.