Bluestone supports native DB2 connection with Sapphire/Web 3.0.MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 1997-- Connectivity extends Web to DB2 development capabilities Bluestone bluestone, common name for the blue, crystalline heptahydrate of cupric sulfate called chalcanthite, a minor ore of copper. It also refers to a fine-grained, light to dark colored blue-gray sandstone. (R) Inc. has announced the immediate availability of native DB2 support via Sapphire/Web(TM), the leading Java- and Web-to-database development tool for building Internet and intranet applications. Sapphire/Web 3.0 enables developers to develop business-class Java- and Web-to-DB2 applications for development and deployment on Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. and 95, 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) RS6000, Sun, HP and SGI (SGI, Sunnyvale, CA, www.sgi.com) A manufacturer of workstations and servers, founded in 1982 by Jim Clark. The company was founded as Silicon Graphics, Inc., but changed to its acronym in 1999. . The native DB2 support empowers developers to reuse existing 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. and stored procedures In a database management system (DBMS), it is an SQL program that is stored in the database which is executed by calling it directly from the client or from a database trigger. When the SQL procedure is stored in the database, it does not have to be replicated in each client. , greatly improving productivity. The support of the high performance IBM CLI (1) (Call Level Interface) A database programming interface from the SQL Access Group (SAG), an SQL membership organization. SAG's CLI is an attempt to standardize the SQL language for database access. provides fast access to DB2 databases -- especially when compared to ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. or other layered approaches. A convenient visual development environment allows developers to build applications quickly and efficiently. "IBM is pleased to be working with Bluestone, an industry leader in client/server database development tools for building Web applications," said Tom Kendra, vice president data management marketing, IBM Software Solutions Division. "With Bluestone's native support for DB2 in their Sapphire/Web product, our customers will be able to unleash the power of DB2 to create truly dynamic and open solutions for the Internet and corporate intranet." "Web access to DB2 databases is important for large enterprises with mainframe systems, as well as the huge number of midrange midrange Epidemiology The halfway point or midpoint in a set of observations; for most data, MR is calculated as the sum of the smallest observation and the largest observation, divided by 2; for age data, one is added to the numerator; a midrange is usually AS400 systems in use worldwide," said Bob Bickel, senior vice president at Bluestone. "Our customers are taking advantage of the power and freedom of choice they have with Sapphire/Web for building mission-critical, enterprise applications. "We plan to extend our customers ability to work with mainframe systems with other exciting enhancements to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. in the near future." About Sapphire/Web For Web developers, Sapphire/Web is the industry-leading Web- and Java-to-database development tool that makes it easy to create high-performance Internet/intranet applications. Sapphire/Web offers Java server-side business logic via an open approach, eliminating technology lock-in and providing the choice of Java, ActiveX and the security and scalability to meet the most demanding tasks. A graphical toolset, wizards and the choice of APIs or CGI CGI in full Common Gateway Interface. Specification by which a Web server passes data between itself and an application program. Typically, a Web user will make a request of the Web server, which in turn passes the request to a CGI application program. provide ease of use, flexibility and a robust development environment. Additionally, Sapphire/Web includes a framework that generates database-enabled Java and ActiveX code with little or no programming. This client-side processing of Java and ActiveX, or Client Objects, allows fast, easy visual development of powerful Internet/intranet applications that leverage back end databases and application objects. About Bluestone Bluestone Inc., named to the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies for three years running, delivers advanced application development software, training and services targeted to Global 2000 customers. With Bluestone's expertise and unique offerings, customers significantly increase developer productivity and can exploit the full potential of client/server and Web technologies. Solutions from Bluestone are used by over 85 percent of Fortune 500 corporations and numerous government agencies. The company's headquarters is: Bluestone Inc., 1000 Briggs Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054. Telephone: 609/727-4600. Fax 609/727-5077. www.bluestone.com Email: info@bluestone.com . -0- Bluestone is a registered trademark and Sapphire/Web is a trademark of Bluestone Inc. All other products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. -0- NOTE to EDITORS: Screen shots are available electronically. Call or email your requests (including preferred format) to Linda Barlow or Jeff Whitney. CONTACT: The Garfield Group, Trenton Linda Barlow, 609/396-0946, x 36 lbarlow@garfieldgroup.com for Bluestone Inc., Mt. Laurel Jeffrey Whitney, 609/727-4600, x 1960 jeff@bluestone.com |
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