LONDON, January 9 /PRNewswire/ --     Halcyon Software has today announced the launch of the latest
version of Job Scheduler systems management application for the IBM System i
range of servers. Job Scheduler v 4.0 is designed to enable systems operators
of all levels to create and run advanced scheduling patterns tailored to suit
a company's specific business operations. V6R1 compliant and including
advanced FTP scripting language, Job Scheduler v 4.0 also offers automated
conversion from the proprietary JBA Job Scheduler to Halcyon's more versatile
equivalent making it the most flexible yet robust product of its kind
currently on the market. New additions enable multiple dependencies, allowing
the user to submit jobs which spawn and monitor other jobs in their own
entities.

Functionally rich yet very easy to use, the Job Scheduler
incorporates several key features not found in other schedulers. Advanced
scheduling patterns are made possible by using the standard calendar
features, third party calendars or by a user program using the Halcyon Job
Scheduler's unique and intuitive calendar parameters.

Donnie MacColl, head of technical services at Halcyon,
comments, "Job Scheduler is able to reduce the system operator's workload by
automating repetitive tasks, freeing up valuable resource time and in the
process minimising the risk of human error. Job Scheduler 4.0 can make more
effective use of system resources by running jobs at the best time for your
system, your operators and your users and can also reduce operations costs by
automating all out-of-hours processing."

Version 4.0 offers users significant improvements over the
previous module including the ability to convert IBM standard Job Scheduler
entries into Halcyon Groups and Jobs using a simple command. V6R1 compliant
and supporting automated conversion from JBA Job Scheduler into Halcyon Job
Scheduler 4.0, this latest version of Halcyon's perennially popular product
is becoming quickly established as a new market benchmark. MacColl says,
"This will simplify and enable speedy implementation, and contribute towards
achieving return on investment. The new features offered by Job Scheduler 4.0
are all designed for those companies who have used other job schedulers, but
now require a more customisable tool to suit their business operations."
MacColl continues, "Multiple environments are supported, ideal for
Outsourcing Environments or Business Units who need the ability to restrict
access to particular Job Schedules to specific users or customers. Support
for user definable template environments has been added meaning that
operators can retain specific settings, and significantly reduce setup time
when adding or amending jobs." In conclusion, MacColl adds, "The multiple
dependencies spawned by Job Scheduler v 4.0 is the feature that really sets
this apart from other similar job schedulers out there.

Price and availability

Job Scheduler v 4.0 is available immediately, either on its
own or as part of the Halcyon Operations Center, and pricing is tiered based
on the IBM processor group and starts from GBP3,750 for a single copy of the
Job Scheduler v 4.0 module.

For more information or to download the software please visit:
http://www.halcyonsoftware.com

About Halcyon Software:

Halcyon Software Limited is an international software company
with over 19 years experience in systems management. Halcyon writes software
for IBM midrange computers as well as Windows, AIX, UNIX, Linux, and Netware
platforms. Large multi-national companies, corporate data centres, as well as
small to medium-sized businesses use Halcyon Software products to proactively
manage and automate their IT operations.

The Head Office is based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and
its software is used throughout the world with distributors in Europe,
Australia and the USA. Customers include Cap Gemini, Digica, Quiksilver, Avon
Cosmetics, Raleigh, Pataks Spices, Early Learning Centre, Arcadia and Budget
Insurance.

For further information, please contact:

    Sandie Simms/ Carole Chandler
    Halcyon Software
    Tel: +44(0)1733-234995
    Fax: +44(0)1733-234994
    Email: carole.chandler@halcyonsoftware.com
    Web: http://www.halcyonsoftware.com

    Sally Morgan
    The itpr Partnership
    Tel: +44(0)1932-578800
    Fax: +44(0)1932-578801
    Email: sallym@itpr.co.uk
    Web: http://www.itpr.co.uk