- XCOM Data Transport
XCOM, is a proprietary file transfer utility owned by
Computer Associates . It has been popular onMainframes andmidrange computers for many decades and functions on bothSNA andTCP/IP networks. XCOM establishes apeer to peer connection as opposed toFTP which isclient/server relationship. The remote system can initiate the same range of transfer capabilities as local system.XCOM provides automatic checkpoint/restart/recovery and extensive audit logging. It also provides data compression, record packing.
Current Useage
XCOM lost popularity in the 1990's to FTP due to licensing costs, but still remains popular industries dominated by mainframes such as banking, insurance and telecommunications.
External links
* [http://ca.com/us/products/product.aspx?id=145 Official CA XCOM Website]
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