Here, you can become better acquainted with the wide variety of communication interface software packages and gateways that interface with Information Exchange, the commerce engine of EDI Services. The software packages, which transmit both EDI and non-EDI data, are installed on your system, while the gateways are accessed through the network.

Expedite, Expedite Base, and Expedite Notification Manager are licensed software programs that provide user interfaces and communications to Information Exchange.The programs utilize the many communication features of Information Exchange, such as international reach, distribution support, alias tables, archiving, auditing, selective message receipt, and a flexible message-retention period.

Click the links below to view the Expedite home pages.

• Expedite for Windows®
• Expedite Base for Windows
• Expedite Base/AIX
• Expedite Base/400
• Expedite Base/MVS
• Expedite/CICS

For system requirements, see the program descriptions below.

Expedite programs provide a user interface that makes it easy for you to set up your communications and to transfer files, data, and e-mail. The following programs are available:

• Expedite/CICS for MVS 4.5
• Expedite for Windows 6.3.1

• Expedite Base/400 4.6
• Expedite Base/AIX for RS/6000 4.6
• Expedite Base/MVS 4.6
• Expedite Base for Windows 4.7.1
• Expedite Base for SCO OpenServer 4.4.

Expedite Notification Manager works with Information Exchange to provide event-driven notifications where Information Exchange notifies Expedite Notification Manager that an event has occurred on Information Exchange. Based on your event profile in Information Exchange Administration Services, Information Exchange notifies Expedite Notification Manager with data about the event that occurred. The following programs are available:

• Expedite Notification Manager for AS/400 1.1.1
• Expedite Notification Manager for MVS 1.1

Note: Recently, Expedite Notification Manager for AS/400 was updated to support OS/400 Version 5 Release 2 and Expedite Notification Manager for MVS 1.1 was updated to support z/OS 1.2.

For withdrawal information about Expedite Notification Manager for DOS 1.1 and for Windows 1.1, see the What's new section on this page.

October 31, 2004
PTF JN00618 containing fixes for problems causing receive errors due to socket problems is now available for Expedite/CICS 4.5 for MVS. For more information, see the Technical Bulletin.

September 10, 2004
Modification updates of Expedite Base for Windows 4.7 and Expedite for Windows 6.3 are now available. The following items have been updated:

• AT&T Global Network Client support
• Windows environments

For more information, see the Technical Bulletin.

July 30, 2004
PTF JN00617 containing fixes for problems causing session abends is now available for Expedite/CICS 4.5 for MVS. For more information, see the Technical Bulletin.

Product withdrawals
March 2, 2004
Expedite/CICS for VSE was withdrawn from marketing March 2, 2004, and was withdrawn from support May 2, 2005. Please consult your local representative to determine the best replacement solution for your business needs.

January 28, 2004
The following features were withdrawn from marketing:

• Expedite Base/DOS 4.4.1
• Expedite Base/2 4.4.1
• Expedite Notification Manager for DOS 1.1
• Expedite Notification Manager for Windows 1.1