RAMP from LANSA just might be a Silver Bullet!

RAMP from LANSA just might be a Silver Bullet!

RAMP...Rippe & Kingston was first exposed to LANSA's concept back in late November 2005. Since then, we have seen this concept turn into a very exciting product. RAMP (Rapid Application Modernization Process) by LANSA is one of those rare modernizaton tools that can be used for tactical and immediate needs as well as a strategice foundation.

We have taken our green screen package (about 2000 screens which are a mix of LANSA and RPG) and now have most of the application running in a new framework, delivering client server and web browser solutions. THIS IS NOT SCREEN SCRAPING!

Our equipment module consolidated 32 screens into 1 with the amazing navigation capabilites and Windows like interface even in a browser. Our plans are to start transitioning over time the old programs into WAMS so that we will eventually be platform independent and the WAMS are automatically able to be plugged into a Portal with the LANSA Portlet Generator. And of course as most of you know, you can compile your WAM and have it be a web service (hot topic of the day).

I don't know if this is a "Silver Bullet" for LANSA, but it sure has impressed us. Anybody else have any experience with this new technology?