Advantage Database Server 5.5 Introduces StreamlineSQL.BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 28, 1999-- A new concept will be introduced to developers this August when Extended Systems (Nasdaq/NMS:XTND XTND Extend XTND XML Transition Network Definition ) releases Advantage Database Server 5.5 with StreamlineSQL(tm). The embedded database (1) Database software that is included with an application rather than offered as a separate database management system (see DBMS). Tending to be compact and efficient, an embedded database generally includes fewer features than a full-blown DBMS. server integrated 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. solution is fast, efficient and effective. It costs less than competing products and does not require a database administrator to maintain, even though SQL support has been added. This has been achieved, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Advantage Business Unit Manager Pat Sheridan Patrick Arthur Sheridan (born December 4, 1957 in Ann Arbor, Michigan), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1981, 1983-1989, and 1991. , by focusing product design and functionality implementation on performance and stability. "Performance is king," said Sheridan. "We don't build anything into Advantage that is going to bog down bog down Verb [bogging, bogged] to impede physically or mentally Verb 1. bog down - get stuck while doing something; "She bogged down many times while she wrote her dissertation" bog the server. Our goal is to save developers time and money by giving them a product that runs lean and fast." Integrated SQL capabilities were added to the Advantage core navigational client/server engine through Extended Systems' new StreamlineSQL technology. The SQL engine handles a subset of ANSI-92 SQL grammar and comes with interfaces designed for specific development environments including Delphi, C++Builder, CA-Clipper, CA-Visual Objects, Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual C/C C/C Center to Center C/C Combustion Chamber C/C Command/Control C/C Crew Chief C/C cabin cruiser (US DoD) C/C chief complaint (medical) C/C Channel-to-Channel C/C Communication and Collaboration ++, Microsoft Visual FoxPro and FoxPro 2.6. Optimum performance is ensured by core functions such as row level locking for fast update concurrency Operations that are performed simultaneously within the computer. For example, dual-core CPUs provide complete overlapping of two independent processes. See dual core, hyperthreading, multiprocessing, multitasking, multithreading, SMP and MPP. concurrency - multitasking , multiple user read-through locking for superior reading concurrency, and small footprint and memory requirements. Advantage Database Server 5.5 with StreamlineSQL: -- Native SQL on the remote and local server -- A TDataSet descendant with functionality equivalent to TQuery and TTable -- Stronger table and record encryption to protect data from prying eyes -- Memo recycling to efficiently re-use file space -- Royalty-free distribution for local and shared environments -- Database administrator not required for maintenance Pricing and Availability Advantage Database Server 5.5 is scheduled to begin shipping the second week of August. Prices range from $615 for the five-user version to $7,495 for the 1000-user version (U.S. and Canada). Call 1-800-235-7576 for product information or visit the Advantage Web site at www.AdvantageDatabase.com. Media Evaluation Units Advantage Database Server 5.5 beta evaluation units will be available to media starting July 19. Please contact Joanne Eshow, Extended Systems media relations manager, at 1-800-235-7576 or joannee@extendsys.com. About Advantage The Advantage Database Server is a scalable, seamless, high-performance DBMS (DataBase Management System) Software that controls the organization, storage, retrieval, security and integrity of data in a database. It accepts requests from the application and instructs the operating system to transfer the appropriate data. for mobile, networked, and Internet networked database applications. Through its customized development interfaces, Advantage allows developers to work with the same easy-to-use development tools and methodology with which they are familiar, but replaces the distributed PC database architecture with a client/server model. Developers can deliver PC database applications that grow as the business grows without adding a tremendous amount of complexity and cost to the development cycle. The Advantage Database Server is available either as a Novell NetWare NLM Software that runs in a NetWare server. Although NetWare servers store DOS and Windows applications, they do not execute them. All programs that run in a NetWare server must be compiled into the NLM format. They are typically written in C and use Novell's libraries. or a Microsoft Windows NT Service. About Extended Systems Extended Systems designs, develops, markets and sells mobile connectivity, data management and printing solutions. Founded in 1984, Extended Systems currently employs over 350 people worldwide and has an extensive domestic and international distribution network. The company has offices in the U.S. and Canada and subsidiaries in France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Netherlands and Singapore. Extended Systems' common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "XTND." For more information, please contact Joanne Eshow at Extended Systems, Incorporated, 5777 North Meeker Avenue, Boise, ID 83713. Telephone: 208/322-7575. Fax: 208/377-1906. Web: www.extendedsystems.com. Certain matters set forth in this press release, such as Extended Systems' ability to successfully exploit technological and market developments and to penetrate new markets, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These include the impact of competitive products and pricing, alternative technological advances, the timely and successful development and market acceptance of new products, upgrades to existing products and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in Extended Systems' SEC filings, including its 1998 Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. to be filed by the company in fiscal 1999. |
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