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IBM EATS PLATFORM SOLUTIONS, HALTS LICENSING OF FLEX-ES EMULATORS

IBM has taken steps to curtail two mainframe emulator systems.

IBM has halted licensing of key patents to Fundamental Software, blocking the use of IBM software on Fundamentals's Flex-ES mainframe emulators, effective November 1. The X86-based systems were popular among developers and end users; hundreds are in use. IBM's decision to halt future licensing will not directly impact the installed base, which will continue to enjoy the use of any software licensed under agreements in force at the time of installation.