Computer Systems Advisers Announces Object-Relational Modeling Tool for Informix-Universal Server and DataBlade Technology.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 1997-- CSA's SILVERRUN-Universal Modeler Provides The First Object- Relational Modeling See relational database. relational model - relational data model Solution Commercially Available WorldWide For Informix-Universal Server Database Designers And DataBlade Developers Computer Systems Advisers, Inc. (CSA (1) (Canadian Standards Association, Toronto, Ontario, www.csa.ca) A standards-defining organization founded in 1919. It is involved in many industries, including electronics, communications and information technology. ) today announced at DB/Expo (Booth 1722), the first object-relational modeling tool to support industry-leading INFORMIX(R)-Universal Server and DataBlade(R) technology. CSA's SILVERRUN-Universal Modeler(TM) is the first easy-to-use, graphical modeling In probability theory, statistics, and machine learning, a graphical model (GM) is a graph that represents independencies among random variables by a graph in which each node is a random variable, and the missing edges between the nodes represent conditional independencies. tool designed to enable database designers, application developers, and datatype administrators to quickly and easily create object-relational models directly from complex datatypes or elements existing within each INFORMIX-Universal Server database or DataBlade module. The Windows-based SILVERRUN-Universal Modeler, designed in close collaboration with Informix Software, Inc., supports the Unified Modeling Language See UML. (language) Unified Modeling Language - (UML) A non-proprietary, third generation modelling language. The Unified Modeling Language is an open method used to specify, visualise, construct and document the artifacts of an object-oriented software-intensive system (UML (Unified Modeling Language) An object-oriented analysis and design language from the Object Management Group (OMG). Many design methodologies for describing object-oriented systems were developed in the late 1980s. ) standard. CSA's SILVERRUN-Universal Modeler includes support for the creation of SilverBlades(TM). SilverBlades provide a graphical representation of DataBlade modules, enabling Informix and third-party DataBlade developers to integrate their datatypes into the SILVERRUN-Universal Modeler to graphically view and build object-relational models. Universal Modeler and SilverBlades will allow database and datatype administrators to create, document, store, browse, maintain, and manage DataBlade modules and INFORMIX-Universal Server databases. Models based on specific DataBlade applications and Informix- Universal Server databases can be deployed and used for developing applications, serving as strategic components of an enterprise information architecture or data warehouse design. "We have carefully reviewed several of the leading modeling tools for use with INFORMIX-Universal Server and found that CSA's SILVERRUN offers a strong solution," said Informix 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. Phil White. "The two companies have enjoyed a complementary product relationship proven through a growing base of satisfied customers. We expect to continue this success as CSA delivers support for our INFORMIX-Universal Server with solutions such as Universal Modeler." "CSA and Informix anticipated the need for object-relational modeling tools to help Informix customers exploit the INFORMIX-Universal Server and DataBlade technologies. SILVERRUN-Universal Modeler and SilverBlades provide an immediate solution for Informix customers and also enable DataBlade partners to enhance the usability and integration of their DataBlade modules in a Universal Server environment," said CSA President Anthony DeTaranto. Dual Canvas Modeling: The Key To Object-Relational DataBase A database that provides both relational and object database capabilities. See universal server. Design The approach to designing object-relational databases with CSA's SILVERRUN-Universal Modeler introduces the concept of dual canvas modeling. Dual canvas modeling provides a modeling environment whereby data components from two different design elements or canvases are used to build an object-relational model. The type canvas supports the graphical modeling of datatypes and functions, while the data canvas supports object-relational modeling. On the type canvas, users can browse and graphically navigate through third-party datatypes and functions identifying items to be included in the object-relational model. These datatypes can then be reverse engineered and graphically displayed on the type canvas, providing a complete graphical representation of data and function specifications. The type canvas supports the creation and maintenance of all classes of abstract datatypes such as collection type, row type, distinct type and user-defined type. Sophisticated model management capabilities have also been incorporated into the type canvas which provide support for managing datatype libraries, data type classification, and the reuse reuse - Using code developed for one application program in another application. Traditionally achieved using program libraries. Object-oriented programming offers reusability of code via its techniques of inheritance and genericity. of datatypes via inheritance, reference, and copy. Once the type canvas has been populated pop·u·late tr.v. pop·u·lat·ed, pop·u·lat·ing, pop·u·lates 1. To supply with inhabitants, as by colonization; people. 2. , selected items can then be drag-and-dropped onto the data canvas, becoming tables and columns that can be incorporated into comprehensive, object-relational data models. The SILVERRUN-Universal Modeler has been specifically designed to support the modeling needs of INFORMIX-Universal Server and introduces extended relational modeling features that INFORMIX- Universal Server database designers will find extremely valuable. Examples of this extended modeling support include the creation of row types derived from other row types in an inheritance tree, the creation of row types derived from built-in base types, and the ability to associate row types to either the table or columns within a table. From these object-relational data models in the data canvas, DDL (1) (Data Description Language) A language used to define data and their relationships to other data. It is used to create the data structure in a database. Major database management systems (DBMSs) use a SQL data description language. can be generated to create INFORMIX-Universal Server databases. The SILVERRUN-Universal Modeler supports complete generation of the INFORMIX-Universal Server schema, including tables, columns, referential integrity A database management safeguard that ensures every foreign key matches a primary key. For example, customer numbers in a customer file are the primary keys, and customer numbers in the order file are the foreign keys. , the registration of functions on the server and association to tables, row types and association to tables, and physical properties such as index types, storage maps, etc. SilverBlades Enhance Productivity For DataBlade Users and Developers CSA's SilverBlade technology provides DataBlade users and third-party DataBlade developers with the ability to graphically model, document, catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. , and reuse specific datablade datatypes. DataBlade users and third-party DataBlade developers can forward and reverse engineer datatypes and functions from INFORMIX-Universal Server into SilverBlades, where they can be graphically viewed. This capability enables organizations to exploit INFORMIX-Universal Server's extensible architecture and use its content rich data, including time series, geo-spatial, web, images and other datatypes to create the next generation of mission-critical applications. Availability and Pricing Available in July, the SILVERRUN-Universal Modeler will be introduced at $3,000. CSA Provides A Wide Range of Support for Informix Products In addition to SILVERRUN-Universal Modeler and SilverBlades' support for the INFORMIX-Universal Server and DataBlade technology, CSA offers the SILVERRUN Model Management Solutions for the Informix environment-a complete series of business modeling tools and solutions specifically designed for an Informix-based information architecture. These solutions provide Informix users with a broad range of support for platforms and applications such as data warehousing See data warehouse. data warehousing - data warehouse 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. tools, turnkey See turnkey system. models for specific lines of business, an Informix enterprise model management center, business and data modeling for Informix databases, and a SILVERRUN for INFORMIX-NewEra(TM) modeling solution for rapid application development. About SILVERRUN Professional and SILVERRUN-Enterprise Series SILVERRUN Professional is an integrated business process and data modeling workbench for application development, enabling companies to model business processes, as well as build the foundation for a strong data infrastructure. There are four modules that are part of the SILVERRUN Professional Series. They can be integrated or used separately for the analysis of application development. The four include: Entity Relationship Expert (ERX ERX Electronic Prescribing ERX Early Registration Transfer ERX Electronic Remote Switching ERX Energy Recovery Experiment (LANL) ERX Edge Routing (X) Switch (Unisphere) ), Relational Data Modeler (RDM RDM Ring Deutscher Makler (German Realty Association) RDM Red Mage (Final Fantasy, gaming) RDM Remote Device Management (protocol used in theatre lighting equipment) ), Business Process Modeler (BPM (Business Process Management) A structured approach that models an enterprise's human and machine tasks and the interactions between them as processes. BPM software provides users with a dashboard interface that offers a high-level view of the operation that typically ), and Workgroup Repository Manager (WRM WRM World Rainforest Movement WRM War Reserve Materiel WRM White Rose Movement (UK band) WRM Windows Rights Management (Microsoft) WRM Water Recovery Management WRM Women's Rights Movement ). SILVERRUN-Enterprise is a high performance team modeling tool designed with a powerful, multi-platform repository that provides concurrent access The ability to gain admittance to a system or component by more than one user or process. For example, concurrent access to a computer means multiple users are interacting with the system simultaneously. for modeling teams. SILVERRUN-Enterprise enables customers to build, manage and profit from an enterprise's entire portfolio of models including business process, conceptual, logical and physical data models and application packages, as well as the model and meta model of a corporate data warehouse. About CSA A worldwide provider of business modeling and client/server application design products and services, CSA's SILVERRUN software is used at more than 5,000 sites worldwide. CSA is a member of the CSA Group which encompasses 27 companies and more than 1,500 employees. CSA Group is a publicly-traded holding company founded in 1970 with 1996 revenues of approximately $300 million dollars. Further information about CSA is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.silverrun.com. -0- Note to Editors: Informix is a registered trademark of Informix Software, Inc. INFORMIX-NewEra, INFORMIX-Universal Server and DataBlade are trademarks of Informix Software, Inc. SILVERRUN-Universal Modeler and SilverBlades are trademarks of Computer Systems Advisers, Inc. CONTACT: William Madaras, 201/391-6500 william.madaras@silverrun.com |
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