Borland Announces InterBase 4 for Unix; A Fully Scalable SQL Server Database for Windows and UNIX.SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 1995--Borland International, Inc. today announced InterBase 4, a platform independent, scalable SQL server for Solaris, SunOS, HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. , AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. , SCO (The SCO Group, Lindon, UT, www.sco.com) A leading vendor of Unix operating systems for the x86 platform. SCO had also offered Linux, but abandoned the line in the spring of 2003. The SCO Group is the combination of two companies: Utah-based Caldera, Inc. and AT&T Unix platforms. InterBase 4 is designed for enterprise and workgroup computing environments and is available on Windows 3.1, Windows NT (also runs under Windows 95), and all popular Unix platforms. "Borland's InterBase has become a widely accepted SQL server database for Fortune 1000 companies that insist upon scalability, portability, and performance," said Larry Brand, general manager of Borland's InterBase Division. "InterBase 4 is the only RDBMS (Relational DataBase Management System) See relational database and DBMS. RDBMS - relational database whose engine can scale from the PC desktop to advanced UNIX servers. InterBase supports large development efforts, by providing a scalable solution that addresses the issues of portability, reusability and maintainability throughout the life cycle of the database." InterBase offers superior performance for mission-critical operations such as stock trading, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and network management, while adhering to industry standards such as 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. 92 and ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. . "As a firm specializing in custom marketing and research applications for the hotel and meeting industry, we must be able to adapt our systems to a variety of platforms," said Joe Carney, director of MIS for Hospitality Data Services. "With Borland's InterBase, we can create and deploy the application quickly and with low development overhead. InterBase allows us to adapt the system to the client's current network/operating system, without limiting their choices in the future. "Not only are the up-front costs low, but administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. during the life cycle of the product are significantly less than relational databases from other vendors," said Carney. "Our clients don't need an expensive DBA to maintain their system on site, their current staff can easily handle routine chores like backup and restore with the Windows-based server management tools included with InterBase," stated Carney. "Costs are kept down, by reducing the number of support personnel needed. "When people ask why I've picked Borland over other products I tell them that, Borland Client/Server tools are the best!" InterBase Release 4 Technology The InterBase 4.0 architecture offers a multi-client and multi-threaded server for enhanced speed and optimal use of resources. Its unique versioning engine ensures high data availability for concurrent transaction processing and decision-support users. InterBase provides leading technology with lock-free transactions that require no additional programming, while providing a time-consistent, repeatable result for every query. Other elements that make up the InterBase Advanced Feature Set include: -- Multi-Dimensional Arrays which can store as many as 16 dimensions in a single field simplifying application design and increasing performance -- Automatic two-phase commit and distributed recovery which ensure reliability and reduced system administration -- Stored procedures, event alerters, triggers and BLOb filters, provide reliable functionality to automate database processes -- Open Systems: supports ODBC, ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. SQL 92 and UNICODE character sets Pricing and Availability A single user, scalable copy of InterBase 4.0 is included in Delphi, Borland's visual Rapid Application Development Tool for Windows. Delphi is available at a suggested retail priced at $495. Delphi Client/Server, which is priced at $1,995, also includes the local version of InterBase along with the rights to deploy local Interbase applications. Windows NT and Novell 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. versions of InterBase running on Intel processors are priced at $650 per server (includes 2 users), additional concurrent users are $195, and 10 packs are $1,670. UNIX RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. based versions of InterBase 4 including SunOS, Solaris, HP-UX, and AIX are priced starting at $10,000 per server. All prices are in U.S. dollars and apply only in the U.S. and Canada. Dealer prices may vary. InterBase 4 is currently shipping on Windows 3.1, Windows NT, SunOS, and HP-UX. Solaris, SCO, and AT&T versions will be available by the end of the year. Borland: Making Development Easier Borland International 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 :BORL) is a leading provider of products and services targeted to software developers. Borland is distinguished for its high-quality software development tools, which include Delphi, Borland C++, Visual dBASE, Paradox and InterBase. Borland's award-winning products are supported through comprehensive programs for small- and large-sized software developers, corporate developers, value added resellers and systems integrators. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California Scotts Valley is a small city located in eastern Santa Cruz County, California, United States, about ten miles (16 km) south of San Jose and six miles (10 km) north of the beach in the upland slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 11,385. . For more information on Borland products and services, customers can access Borland Online, Borland's World Wide Web (WWW WWW or W3: see World Wide Web. (World Wide Web) The common host name for a Web server. The "www-dot" prefix on Web addresses is widely used to provide a recognizable way of identifying a Web site. ) site, at http://www.borland.com. CONTACT: Borland International Inc. Keith Bigelow, 408/431-1242 or Paula Phelan or Nadel Phelan, 408/335-7745 |
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