Centura's RDM/Vx Will Support Wind River's New Tornado Tools 3/VxWorks AE.Business Editors Embedded Systems Conference 2000 REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2000 Security, Performance and Reliability of Centura's Data Management Solution Are Key Factors Benefiting Customers Centura(R) Software Corp. (Nasdaq:CNTR CNTR Center CNTR Container CNTR Control CNTR Counter ), a leading global provider of solutions that mobilize the enterprise, today announced that it will provide the award-winning RDM/Vx database manager product suite to embedded software developers using Wind River Systems, Inc.'s (Nasdaq:WIND) new Tornado(R) Tools 3 embedded development environment for the VxWorks(R) AE real-time operating system (operating system) Real-Time Operating System - (RTOS) Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a certain specified maximum time, thereby making it suitable for control of hardware in embedded systems and other time-critical applications. (RTOS (1) (RealTime Operating System) An operating system designed for use in a real time computer system. See real time system, embedded system, process control and OS-9. ). Providing VxWorks solutions since 1993, RDM/Vx is the leading database engine for Wind River developers. Smart devices are moving away from being fixed function devices to being open, multi-function appliances. Therefore, security and manageability of these devices is becoming a critical issue. VxWorks AE is the newest 32 bit operating system offering from Wind River, designed to meet demands for reliability, high availability, serviceability and security. RDM/Vx adds the secure, reliable, high performance database engine that these devices require. "We are pleased to be taking this next step with our long time WindLink(R) partner," said Dave Sheaffer, senior director of product marketing for Wind River's Platforms business unit. "Security is pivotal to the mass adoption of Information Appliances in enterprise applications. The combination of Centura's proven expertise in providing triple-DES encryption through RDM/Vx database manager and Wind River's new VxWorks AE RTOS is critical to corporations embracing Information Appliances." "We have collaborated closely with Wind River for many years and are pleased to continue our relationship throughout the development of VxWorks AE," said Centura Software 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. Scott Broomfield. "Their extensive support of Information Appliances, coupled with our highly reliable database engine, augments the efforts of application developers building the next generation of smart connected devices." The Centura RDM/Vx database manager will be demonstrated at Wind River's partner pavilion (Booth No. 831) at the Embedded Systems Conference being held September 26-28 at the San Jose convention center. About RDM RDM Ring Deutscher Makler (German Realty Association) RDM Red Mage (Final Fantasy, gaming) RDM Remote Device Management (protocol used in theatre lighting equipment) RDM 5.0 is a result of fifteen years of high performance embedded database engineering expertise. It has been the embedded database management solution of choice for Information Appliances such as network systems management and web and computer telephony. Available on multiple platforms, including Windows 32-bit (Windows 2000, NT and 9X), Unix (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. , Solaris) and VxWorks, RDM database manager continues to stake out a leadership position. The solution has been deployed by industry leading companies such as Hewlett Packard, Hughes Network Systems Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS), is a provider of broadband satellite network products for businesses and consumers. HNS pioneered the development of high-speed satellite Internet access services and IP-based networks with its original DirecPC service but which it now markets , Nortel Networks and 3COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. , who require sophisticated, high-performance querying, sorting and manipulation of complex information. About Centura Software Headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., Centura is a leading global provider of solutions that mobilize the enterprise. The company's suite of integrated mobile enterprise products enables secure real-time business across an array of devices. Developers and IT decision makers worldwide have relied on Centura's rich and innovative technology offerings and its world-class professional services since 1984. The company integrates its solutions in various business systems worldwide including healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications and financial industries for customers such as ADP (1) (Automatic Data Processing) Synonymous with data processing (DP), electronic data processing (EDP) and information processing. (2) (Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Roseland, NJ, www.adp. , Merck, Xerox, Deutsche Bank and Southern Company. Centura has 19 offices worldwide, including locations in North America, Latin America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa Europe, the Middle East and Africa, usually abbreviated to EMEA, is a regional designation used for government, marketing and business purposes. It is particularly common amongst North American based companies, who often divide their international operations into the . For more information about Centura, visit http://www.centurasoft.com. Note to Editors: Centura, the Centura logo and all Centura products are trademarks or registered trademarks of Centura Software Corporation, or are trademarks and/or registered trademarks exclusively licensed to and used by Centura Software Corporation. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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