• Submit and execute batch jobs (OS/2 or DOS Command Files and Executable Programs), either immediately, at a delayed time/date, or to execute recurrently (e.g., every Tuesday, end of week, last day of month, etc.).
• Prioritize jobs and either stack them for serial execution or run concurrently.
• Control the action of the queues (hold and release).
• Control the action of the jobs (hold, cancel, and release).
• Prepare a log of job executions, including date/time of execution, and pertinent completion codes (e.g., OS/2 error codes).

"BATCH MANAGER" is ideal for any batch process; e.g., backing-up files, uploading/downloading data to/from a mainframe, updating files, payroll, or producing routine reports. The product is executed at each workstation and the jobs are controlled by the individual user.

The product is sold as a one-time license for use on a single OS/2 computer workstation at $150 (U.S.) per workstation. A 90 day warranty accompanies the product. Corporate licensing agreements are also available; contact the vendor for details. "BATCH MANAGER" requires IBM's OS/2, version 2.1 or higher.

"I would recommend Batch Manager for anyone who has the need to initiate jobs on a delayed basis. Batch Manager provides the type of capability that has existed for two decades on the mainframe and mini-computer platforms. As such, it would also be a good tool for those contemplating the right-sizing of mainframe and minicomputer applications to the PC/LAN platform."

A free fully functional demonstration version of "Batch Manager" is now available. The free demo version provides unrestricted use of the product for 30 days or 30 executions (whichever comes first). The file name is BMDEMOV3.ZIP (.585mb in size); CLICK HERE to download the demo.