AMS Announces IBM UniVerse as the Database for Sagitta.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2003 Insurance software developer, AMS AMS - Andrew Message System Services, Inc. and 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) Corporation announce an agreement to migrate the database of AMS's Sagitta management system product to IBM's UniVerse(R) extended relational database relational database Database in which all data are represented in tabular form. The description of a particular entity is provided by the set of its attribute values, stored as one row or record of the table, called a tuple. . The migration will take place in a phased process beginning in the third quarter of 2003. Because of the similarities to Sagitta's existing database, the migration will be virtually seamless to Sagitta users, similar to a normal periodic database upgrade. AMS is moving Sagitta to UniVerse for several reasons - most importantly because of IBM and the work they are doing jointly with Microsoft to further develop XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. Web Services specifications. This work will enable the continued growth and strength of Sagitta. "Sagitta is AMS's management system for top brokers and other agencies that require a powerful, customizable database and the ability to manage complex lines of business and processes," stated Dave Shea, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , AMS Services, Agency Markets. "With IBM UniVerse and IBM eServers as its backbone, Sagitta agencies will have greater openness and accessibility with other standard database capabilities like XML, ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. and SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. - better reporting and easier integration with other products. In addition, the financial strength and market position of IBM played into the decision to move to UniVerse. AMS is committed to delivering solutions to this important part of the market for the long term. Ensuring that the underlying database fit that commitment was a paramount business need. IBM certainly provides the stability needed." "Today's announcement further demonstrates IBM's commitment to Informix and U2 partners and customers," said Susan Siegesmund, director of U2, IBM Data Management Solutions. "The combination of IBM UniVerse technology and the AMS Sagitta insurance agency management system will provide customers with an easy-to-use offering based on open standards that facilitate future information integration." About AMS Services AMS Services, Inc. provides software and automation services to insurance agents, brokers, carriers, banks, MGA's and other distributors of insurance and financial services. To learn more about AMS products and services, call 800.444.4813 or visit www.ams-services.com |
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