UNIFACE Consultancy, Development and Support

OCS Consulting plc has been a leading UNIFACE provider since 1991 when it established its subsidiary Database Solutions.  OCS authored the best selling book - An Introduction to UNIFACE Six, selling over 30,000 copies worldwide, 15,000 copies to the vendor of UNIFACE - Compuware.  OCS has continued to provide UNIFACE based services, which include support of UNIFACE based solutions, migration of UNIFACE applications to alternative languages as well as migrating to UNIFACE version 8 and UNIFACE version 9.  UNIFACE consultancy remains a core niche technology and OCS' UNIFACE consultants have moved with the times, providing services that go beyond the core UNIFACE language elements of UNIFACE based development.

Examples of UNIFACE Assignments:

  • Porting of an existing UNIFACE application to UNIFACE Six including the introduction of new GUI features for an International Airline Service
  • Design and development of a subscription administration system, using Sybase and UNIFACE to very short timescales, implementing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for an Insurance Marketing Services company
  • Provision of long-term skills for the redevelopment of a core property management application in UNIFACE, away from a mainframe solution for an International Property company
  • Provision of client server, UNIFACE and MAC expertise for a VPN database, centralising control and improving information management within the company.  The UNIFACE application development environment provided the necessary cross-platform capability between Oracle and HP
  • Managed and undertook the migration of a major commercial property insurance administration system.  The project included migration of UNIFACE Six and Sybase 11 to UNIFACE Seven and Sybase 12.5, re-platforming of the application within an EDS data centre and full regression testing.

ADABAS/Natural Consultancy, Development and Support

Since 1988, OCS Consulting has been a trusted provider of ADABAS/Natural consultancy, development, and support services. With deep expertise in Software AG’s Natural, Bolero, EntireX, ADABAS, and XML technologies, OCS has consistently delivered high-quality solutions tailored to client needs.

Comprehensive ADABAS/Natural Services:

  • Development, Upgrades, and Migrations:  Expertise in modernizing and enhancing ADABAS/Natural applications, ensuring alignment with the latest technology trends

  • Database Design and Administration: Proven experience in designing, optimising, and managing ADABAS databases

  • Flexible Support Options: Remote and on-site support services for ADABAS/Natural applications, catering to diverse enterprise environments

  • Integration Expertise: Seamless integration of web, client-server, and mainframe systems with ADABAS/Natural applications.

Adding to Industry Changes:

OCS Consulting remains at the forefront of ADABAS/Natural technology developments. With Software AG’s recent restructuring and evolving platform support, we ensure clients stay ahead by offering:

  • Migration to Modern Platforms: As Software AG phases out support for ADABAS/Natural on legacy Unix platforms (HP-UX®, AIX®, and Solaris®), OCS assists clients in migrating to Linux x86 platforms such as RedHat Enterprise Linux® and SUSE Linux Enterprise
  • Continued Innovation & Support: Following Software AG’s restructuring and the launch of ADABAS & Natural as a standalone business in 2025, OCS remains committed to providing up-to-date consultancy and support services that align with evolving industry standards.

Recent ADABAS/Natural Engagements

  • Project Management & Implementation: Led a large-scale ADABAS/Natural project in an IBM host environment for an international insurance group
  • Subscription Management System: Designed, developed, and implemented an ADABAS/Natural subscription management application for a satellite communications group
  • Enterprise Application Support: Provided ongoing maintenance and support for a major ADABAS/Natural system in a DEC/VAX environment for a commercial insurance organisation
  • Outsourced Development Team: Supplied an eight-person team for analysis, design, and programming during the redevelopment of in-house ADABAS/Natural applications

OCS Consulting continues to be a leader in ADABAS/Natural services, providing clients with expert guidance, modernisation strategies, and long-term support in an evolving technological landscape.

Unlock the Full Potential of Your UNIFACE and ADABAS/Natural Applications
Partner with OCS Consulting – a trusted leader in legacy and modern application services for over three decades. Whether you need expert consultancy, seamless migrations, or long-term support for your UNIFACE or ADABAS/Natural systems, our seasoned specialists are here to deliver tailored, future-ready solutions.

Contact us today to explore how we can optimise and support your critical business applications.

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