Champion Solutions Group Partners with dbaDIRECT to Provide DatabaseCare Services.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2004 Leader in Technology Infrastructure Solutions Adds Remote Database Administration Services From dbaDIRECT to Help Customers Improve Productivity and Systems While Lowering Costs dbaDIRECT Inc., the pioneer and leader in remote database administration In remote database administration (Remote DBA), a client computer is monitored and professionally managed from a remote location, usually by a third-party company, to ensure that the database and computer system that is being monitored continues to run properly and efficiently over services, announced today a new partnership with Champion Solutions Group, a leading provider of technology infrastructure solutions. Boca Raton-based Champion has expanded its ChampionCare(TM) service solutions portfolio to include DatabaseCare(TM), a full-service database administration solution delivered by dbaDIRECT(R), to help customers improve productivity and systems while lowering costs. DatabaseCare is built on dbaDIRECT's ONguard(R) process, integrating the most advanced architecture, technology, and procedures for database administration in the industry. DatabaseCare provides complete remote database administration services for Oracle, Sybase, Informix, SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. , and DB2 UDB (DB2 Universal DataBase) An enhanced and very popular version of DB2 that combines relational and object database technology as well as various query optimization techniques for parallel processing. on a 24x365 basis. In addition to continuous database monitoring, correction, and management, DatabaseCare also delivers real-time portal reporting of key database metrics and process optimization Process optimization is the practice of making changes or adjustments to a process, to get results. Optimization is the use of specific techniques to determine the most cost effective and efficient solution to a problem or design for a process. . "dbaDIRECT's proven success working with industry leaders and in-depth database expertise are qualities unparalleled in the industry," said Michael Gray For other people named Michael Gray, see . Michael Gray (born August 3, 1974 in Sunderland, United Kingdom), sometimes known as Micky Gray, is an English football player who plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. as a full-back. He wears the number 33 shirt for the club. , senior vice president, Champion Solutions Group. "Our partnership with dbaDIRECT is another step forward in offering our customers a true solution that meets all of their infrastructure needs." "Champion Solutions Group knows technology infrastructure solutions and what it takes to be successful in this area of the marketplace," said John Bostick, president 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 dbaDIRECT. "Our partnership creates a synergy that offers the highest levels of database infrastructure services to customers at lower costs than offshore and traditional alternatives." About Champion Solutions Group Champion Solutions Group, a Premier 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) Business Partner, specializes in the design and implementation of storage networking, high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. clustering, server and storage consolidation, backup and recovery, hardware and software asset management and eBusiness solutions. These infrastructure solutions help increase application productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall system and storage performance and reliability. For more information about Champion Solutions Group, please visit http://www.championsg.com. About dbaDIRECT dbaDIRECT is the pioneer and leader in remote database administration services. Dedicated 100 percent to database administration, dbaDIRECT is the only company that supports all major database platforms (Oracle, DB2 UDB, Sybase, Informix, SQL Server) using the ONguard(R) process. dbaDIRECT manages thousands of databases for clients worldwide from its international Database Operations Center The facility or location on an installation, base, or facility used by the commander to command, control, and coordinate all crisis activities. See also base defense operations center; command center. (R) headquartered in Greater Cincinnati. For more information, please visit www.dbadirect.com or call 877.687.3227. |
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