Case Study: Abraxas achieves substantial cost savings, improved security and zero‑footprint web access with OpenText Host Access for the Cloud

Host Access for the Cloud provides easy web access to mainframe applications with advanced security built-in

Abraxas, a Swiss developer of IT applications for government and business, relied on IBM mainframes and multiple host-connectivity tools after a merger. The company needed to consolidate connectivity solutions to cut costs, eliminate Java client complexity and client downloads, and strengthen identity and access management and security.

Abraxas deployed Micro Focus Host Access for the Cloud—an HTML5, zero‑footprint solution with Automated Sign‑On and a jump‑host architecture—integrating seamlessly into its existing IAM. The switch removed Java clients, centralized administration, preserved user sessions on unreliable networks, reduced mainframe MIPS and licensing costs, and boosted productivity and security, delivering substantial annual savings.

Abraxas

Kurt Gantner

System Specialist