Applied Digital Solutions Employs Oracle N-tier Technology to Enhance NetLook.com's 'Databank' System.PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 1999-- Applied Digital Solutions, Inc., (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ADSX ADSX Applied Digital Solutions, Inc. (stock symbol) ) an emerging leader in the implementation of Oracle(R)-based e-commerce solutions for the Internet, today announced that it has begun installing a clustered-server environment for NetLook, Inc. to support the company's innovative DataBank consumer information service. Using Oracle's N-tier architecture See n-tier. , ADS is significantly expanding the availability and scalability of the DataBank system, which will give consumers enhanced access to information from corporate job recruiters and auto dealers through several communications mediums without actually having to visit an office or a dealership. The enhanced DataBank system is capable of handling thousands of transactions simultaneously. Richard J. Sullivan, Chairman 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. of Applied Digital Solutions said, "DataBank is a truly innovative research tool for on-line job seekers and auto buyers, and ADS is very pleased to be helping NetLook expand the system's capabilities. With the new server environment in place, NetLook will be able to meet its clients' growing needs well into the future. I'm also pleased that our work with NetLook advances ADS's long-term strategic goal of becoming the single source provider of integrated, digital communications Transmitting text, voice and video in binary form. See communications. services for our customers." ADS is responsible for all aspects of the implementation including installation of the Oracle-powered N-tier architecture and the proper Compaq hardware as well as providing consulting services through ADS, Jacksonville, which specializes in the implementation of Oracle tools and applications in a variety of business environments. ADS's main challenge in installing the clustered-server environment was to ensure a high level of availability with minimal downtime for DataBank, which allows NetLook's clients to manage over the Internet the distribution of digital marketing data. 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. ADS, the Oracle8i(TM) product suite was the only choice in upgrading the system because of its stability, robustness and scalability. The information in DataBank will be accessible via NetLook's branded distribution mediums including the NetLook's classifieds Internet site ( http://www.netlook.com ), its classified print papers (NetLook Papers) and its classified television shows (NetLook Shows). "To successfully conduct business today over the Internet, the Internet, the, international computer network linking together thousands of individual networks at military and government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, industrial and financial corporations of all sizes, and commercial enterprises two most critical issues that a company like NetLook must conquer are availability and scalability," said John Vaughan This article is about the Canadian cricketer. For food scientist of the same name, see John Griffith Vaughan. John Cecil Beaumont Vaughan (born June 8, 1945 in Barbados) is a Canadian cricketer. He played three one-day internationals for Canada. , vice president of ADS, Jacksonville. "Using Oracle's N-tier architecture allowed us to offer both of these capabilities in all areas. As NetLook grows, for example, its database server or web server will never be overwhelmed with transactions because ADS, Jacksonville will be able to add more hardware easily in the particular tier that needs it without any downtime or degradation in performance." Oracle's senior vice president, database server technology, Chuck Rozwat said, "Oracle8i is the market-leading Internet database and is the foundation of next generation e-business marketplaces such as NetLook.com. It provides the stability and scalability 'dot coms' need in order to keep Web sites up and running with no downtime, while supporting thousands of concurrent users and transactions. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with NetLook.com." Oracle is a registered trademark and Oracle8i is a trademark or registered trademark of Oracle Corporation. Applied Digital Solutions, Inc. is an e-business to business solutions provider offering Internet, telecom, LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and software services to a wide variety of businesses throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . For more information, visit the Company's web site at http://www.adsx.com . Statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, and the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results. |
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