Business Objects Announces Support for IBM DB2 Universal Database.SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 1997--Business Objects (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 :BOBJY), the world's leading provider of integrated enterprise decision support tools, today announced its support of IBM's DB2 Universal Database. The DB2 Universal Database is a multimedia and Web-enabled database server that stores relational and other complex data and supports online transaction processing See transaction processing and OLCP. (OLTP (OnLine Transaction Processing) See transaction processing and OLCP. OLTP - On-Line Transaction Processing ) and decision support systems (DSS (1) (Digital Signature Standard) A National Security Administration standard for authenticating an electronic message. See RSA and digital signature. (2) (Digital Satellite S ). DB2 Universal Database is the integration of IBM's DB2 Parallel Edition and DB2 Common Server. BusinessObjects is the world's leading integrated query, reporting and OLAP (OnLine Analytical Processing) Decision support software that allows the user to quickly analyze information that has been summarized into multidimensional views and hierarchies. OLAP tools are used to perform trend analysis on sales and financial information. tool, enabling mainstream business users to access and analyze corporate data stored in multidimensional databases, corporate data warehouses, data marts, and packaged business applications. 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) Universal Database is designed for OLTP (business applications) or DSS (data warehouses and data marts). End users who use BusinessObjects to access DB2 Universal Database will now get the same quick response time when they submit a production report or an ad hoc query A non-standard inquiry. An ad hoc query is created to obtain information as the need arises. Contrast with a query that is predefined and routinely performed. See query and ad hoc. . "Most end users want to be able to do complex comparisons of information, for example, comparing forecast, actual, and budget information, but they don't want to have to handle complex queries," said Dave Kellogg, vice president of corporate marketing at Business Objects. "Typically that data will live in separate databases - but with BusinessObjects, the end users don't have to know that. They can get the information they need, when they need it. Our support for IBM DB2 Universal Server extends our position to enable end users to get all the information they need to make better business decisions." "Business Objects is a critical partner for us as we strive to provide access to a single data source that can be used for multiple functions, including transaction processing Updating the appropriate database records as soon as a transaction (order, payment, etc.) is entered into the computer. It may also imply that confirmations are sent at the same time. Transaction processing systems are the backbone of an organization because they update constantly. and decision support," said Tom Kendra, vice president, data management marketing, IBM Software Solutions Division. "By giving customers access to a single data source that can be used for both transaction processing and decision support, we are enabling them to realize more value from their corporate data and thus their data warehouse investment." Business Objects and IBM have had a successful worldwide marketing partnership for several years. Together, they offer customers an integrated decision support environment for the enterprise. About IBM DB2 Universal Database Version 5 Currently in beta, DB2 Universal Database will be generally available later in 1997. For DB2 customers needing Java support and JDBC (Java DataBase Connectivity) A programming interface that lets Java applications access a database via the SQL language. Since Java interpreters (Java Virtual Machines) are available for all major client platforms, this allows a platform-independent database capabilities, DB2 Common Server Version 2.1.2 is available today. About Business Objects Business Objects (NASDAQ:BOBJY) is the world's leading provider of integrated enterprise decision support tools. Business Objects products provide non-technical business users with access to information stored in corporate data warehouses, data marts, and packaged business applications. The company pioneered the modern decision support market in 1990 by introducing the "semantic layer Semantic Layer The semantic layer is a business representation of corporate data that helps end users access data autonomously using common business terms. Developed and patented by Business Objects, it maps complex data into familiar business terms such as product, ," a patented technology that maps complex databases to a business representation understandable by non-technical end users. The company's award-winning products include BusinessObjects, the first integrated query, reporting, and online analytical processing Online Analytical Processing, or OLAP (IPA: /ˈoʊlæp/), is an approach to quickly provide answers to analytical queries that are multidimensional in nature. (OLAP) tool; BusinessQuery, the first Microsoft Excel add-in to provide a business representation of data; and BusinessMiner, the first data mining tool positioned for the mainstream business user. Oracle users recently voted BusinessObjects the best DSS/OLAP tool in the Oracle Technical Journal's annual best product awards. Business Objects has sold more than 525,000 licenses to over 4,500 organizations in more than 60 countries. The company maintains business partnerships with more than 450 organizations around the world. The company's web site is www.businessobjects.com . -0- Notes to Editors: BusinessObjects is a trademark of Business Objects SA. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. A full-text copy of this announcement may be obtained by calling the Company's fax retrieval line at 1-800-414-2114 and selecting option "two". CONTACT: BUSINESS OBJECTS Danielle Dawson, 408/953-6108 or IBM SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS Jeff Jones, 408/463-2716 |
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