Is Prizm based on open standards or based on proprietary technology?
The software technology that converts FICON protocol to ESCON protocol is based on patented, proprietary technology developed by Optica Technologies and the utilities used to set up and manage Prizm are based on LINUX, an open standards technology. The hardware components include patented technology for the ESCON interface card, but all other hardware is based on industry standard components provided by leading hardware companies in the information technology industry.