IBM Mainframe • MVS & VSE

Universal Link — mainframe communications for modern enterprises

Secure, high-reliability file transfer and EDI for IBM mainframes, including mailboxing, EFT/ACH, POS polling, and Remote Job Entry — with TCP/IP, LU6.2/LU1, and non-BTAM bisync support.

Illustration of secure mainframe data exchange

Why Universal Link

Trading partners and retailers (e.g., EDI ecosystems) require robust electronic exchange. For IBM MVS and VSE, Universal Link provides the performance and reliability needed for high-volume data communications.

  • EDI & electronic commerce: EDI, EFT, ACH, Direct Deposit, Depository Transfers.
  • Versatile file transfer: Two-way transmissions with PCs, minicomputers, and other mainframes.
  • Proven in production: Over a decade of real-world adaptation for POS polling, RJE, and software distribution.

Security integrations include RACF/ACF2 support and password verification workflows.

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Contact

Universal Software, Inc.
Brookfield Office Park, Brookfield, CT 06804
Phone: (203) 792-5100

Capabilities at a Glance

Protocols & Connectivity

  • TCP/IP, LU6.2, LU1
  • Non-BTAM bisync (BSC/3780, NSA/3770)
  • EBCDIC/ASCII conversions

Operations & Controls

  • Scheduling, unattended operation (autodial/autoanswer)
  • Monitoring, auditing, transmission reporting
  • Mailboxing and software distribution