ALT Joins ODMG Object Storage Consortium; ALT Announces That its Next Generation Java-to-Relational Database Technology Will be ODMG Compliant.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 1998--Advanced Language Technologies, Inc. (ALT) announced today that it has joined the Object Data Management Group (ODMG See Object Data Management Group. ODMG - Object Data Management Group ) and that its newly announced JOR JOR Jordan (ISO Country code) JOR Journal of Orthoptera Research JOR Job Order Request JOR Joint Operational Requirement JOR Job Operations Report JOR Jacobian Overrelaxation Iterative Method JOR Journal File technology will be ODMG compliant. Announced earlier in the week, JOR is a next generation object-to-relational database technology for the Java(TM) platform. Targeting Java software developers using IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) DB2(R) Universal Database, JOR provides seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. between Java objects and DB2 databases. The ODMG is a non-profit consortium of software vendors and industry experts. Formed in 1991, the ODMG is chaired by Rick Cattell, a distinguished engineer at Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. . The ODMG is comprised of more than 20 members who have collaborated to develop and promote standards for the storage of software objects. In its second release, the ODMG Java storage specification enables developers to store Java objects into relational, object/relational and object databases in a uniform manner. "We are pleased that ALT has joined the ODMG and that JOR will support the ODMG Java standard," said Douglas K. Barry, ODMG's executive director. "We are also pleased to welcome ALT's Zaid Al-Timimi as chairperson of the object-relational workgroup. The ODMG is an independent standards body established to define and promote standards for application servers, object-relational mapping See O-R mapping. tools, and object databases. 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This "least common denominator least common denominator n. Abbr. lcd The least common multiple of the denominators of a set of fractions: The least common denominator of 1/3 and 1/4 is 12. " strategy in effect rendered best-of-the-breed databases, such as DB2 Universal Database Extended Enterprise Edition, equal to databases such as mSQL(TM) and Microsoft(R) Access(TM). As JOR is DB2 Universal Database centric, it supports all of DB2, including its enhanced features such as User Defined Types and SQL/J. Furthermore, JOR not only generates the relational schema, it also generates the physical database objects. By providing this level of support, customers are assured that DB2 is fully utilized. Bundled with JOR is Reify reify - To regard (something abstract) as a material thing. (TM) for Java Platform: DB2 Edition, the industry's first Java project management and implementation methodology for DB2 Universal Database. Introduced at JavaOne 98, Reify provides a complete project management overview of the issues in developing Java and relational database applications. This management overview provides a detailed description of the organizational resources and team allocation needed to implement a Java to relational database solution. Reify also provides a technical overview of the issues in implementing a Java to DB2 solution including the architecture, design, development, and deployment requirements. This includes a discussion relating to the issues of translating a traditional single user Java object model into a multi-user/multi-tiered, transactional model, for example. Additionally, Reify provides a detailed overview concerning the testing requirements of a Java to DB2 system. In conclusion, JOR is the first and only Java object-relational product to fully support DB2 Universal Database. JOR was created specifically for DB2 Universal Database and has implemented the features need by Java and DB2 developers to create a complete object to relational solution. Product Availability JOR will be formally announced at the Java Business Expo on Dec. 7, 1998. An early access version for Microsoft(R) Windows NT(TM) will be available in Q1 1998. ALT will be located in booth No. 888 in "Start-up City." Company Overview Advanced Language Technologies (ALT) is a southern California object technology corporation. ALT provides Java computing solutions for the enterprise and commercial quality E-Commerce Internet platforms. ALT provides its products and technologies through licensing agreements and direct sales. ALT offers the industry's first project management and implementation methodology for the Java platform. Reify for the Java platform introduces formal strategies to address the many complexities of Java software projects-object-relational computing, organizational structures and team formation, OO project management, testing, and deployment. Announced at JavaOne 98, Reify has been endorsed by Sun Microsystems' testing division. JOR, the Java Object-Relational solution for relational databases, is the industry's first complete Java language to IBM DB2 Universal Database solution. JOR provides the features needed by enterprise developers to rapidly create Java to DB2 systems. Note to Editors: ALT, Reify, and JOR are trademarks or service marks of Advanced Language Technologies, Inc. Sun, SunTest, Java are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. DB2, DB2 Universal Database, VisualAge, and IBM are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Microsoft and Microsoft Access are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. mSQL is a trademark of Hughes Technologies Pty. Ltd. ODMG is a trademark of the Object Data Management Group. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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