A young head on old shoulders Generally speaking, the valve of data on so-called legacy systems is not in doubt, writes Nick Langley, as he examines the options for bringing 20th century applications into the third millennium.

Farther to run the wholly host Your legacy systems are stable, and the Web site is fab and efficient. So why aren't they talking? Chris Youett looks at how to take 400-based back office data that little bit further.

Microsoft releases beta of Host Integration Server Microsoft will release the second beta of Host Integration Server 2004, countering earlier suggestions that the product would not be upgraded because its functionality would be rolled into other Microsoft e-business server products.

Terminal emulation: Cashing in on the green screen The death of the terminal emulation market has been greatly exaggerated. If ever there was a good example of just how out of touch the pundits are with reality it is the burgeoning terminal emulation market. (June 2001)

Opening a window to the world Most organisations wishing to open up some of their legacy systems to the web do not wish to change their applications, writes Nick Enticknap, who explains the practical options available. (May 2001)