Veryant, a COBOL and Java technology integration tool vendor, announced its isCOBOL Application Platform Suite (APS) 2010 Release 1 is "Compatible with Windows 7," having met all of Microsoft Corp.'s technical requirements for compatibility and reliability.

The "Compatible with Windows 7" logo means Veryant's isCOBOL Runtime Environment and isCOBOL Integrated Development Environment (IDE) software have met Microsoft's testing requirements for compatibility with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7, passing tests Microsoft designed with regards to installation, performance, reliability, and security. Compatible with Windows 7 products give users added assurance that products will install and run reliably with Windows 7.

"isCOBOL users enjoy a wealth of environments in which to develop and deploy," says Alfredo Iglesias, vice president of business development at Veryant. "Veryant is committed to helping customers simplify application distribution and keep their COBOL-based applications relevant in today's evolving world of computing requirements."

Under Veryant's "buy once, run anywhere" approach, there is no penalty or additional fee for changing platforms, so existing customers can immediately incorporate Windows 7-based systems into COBOL application development and distribution plans. New Veryant customers looking for an alternative, modern COBOL toolset are reassured that their COBOL applications will run properly on this popular Microsoft platform, at a lower price point than other COBOL options.

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