DB2 PLAYS IMPORTANT ROLE AS RELIABLE EBUSINESS PLATFORM.Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA), Islandia, N.Y., eBusiness solution provider, and SoftBase Systems, Inc., Asheville, N.C., a provider of database utility technologies, have signed an agreement, the terms of which call for CA to globally market selected SoftBase products to eBusinesses seeking specialized solutions in the areas of DB2 database system efficiency and recoverability. eBusinesses will be able to take advantage of an expanded set of advanced and integrated database management solutions, particularly in the areas of mainframe DB2 backup and recovery. CA will market the Database Rely utility under the umbrella of its CA Backup and Recovery Solution for DB2 for OS/390 products. Database Attach is designed to improve eBusiness operational efficiencies by streamlining the interaction of DB2 databases with mainframe processors. Database Rely helps ensure the uptime of eBusiness by extending the restart and recovery capabilities of traditional mainframe DB2 database systems. "With DB2 playing an increasingly important role as a reliable eBusiness platform, CA is eager to form and maintain partnerships with other DB2 solution providers," said Richard Bolesta, brand manager, CA database solutions. "CA and SoftBase offer superior solutions in this environment, where it is absolutely critical to ensure data availability Refers to the degree to which data can be instantly accessed. The term is mostly associated with service levels that are set up either by the internal IT organization or that may be guaranteed by a third party datacenter or storage provider. and application efficiency." About CA Backup and Recovery Solution for DB2 for OS/390 CA's Backup and Recovery Solution for DB2 for OS/390 performs five to ten times faster than utilities from other vendors, providing CA customers with round-the-clock insurance of eBusiness availability. CA's Backup and Recovery Solution for DB2 provides customers with the ability to: Make backups in round-the-clock environments, with full data availability Prioritize pri·or·i·tize v. pri·or·i·tized, pri·or·i·tiz·ing, pri·or·i·tiz·es Usage Problem v.tr. To arrange or deal with in order of importance. v.intr. recovery objects, and select utilities and parameters, in advance Pre-process log records for essential objects Incorporate recovery into large, unattended batch job Same as batch program. streams Implement and automate effective disaster recovery procedures See: explosive ordnance disposal procedures. Bypass data recovery, when possible, using Checkpoint/Restart technology (SoftBase Systems) Specific utilities in the CA Backup and Recovery Solution for DB2 suite include Fast Recover, Log Analyzer, LogCompress, Merge/Modify, Quick Copy, Recovery Analyzer, and SoftBase Database Rely. "To maintain competitive advantage, our business must operate in a global marketplace yet provide personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. services and products to our customers," said Gary Blair Gary Blair is the head coach of the Texas A&M University women's basketball team. In his 21 years as a head coach, Blair has only suffered one losing season,[] and has reached postseason play 17 times, including 12 NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Final Four , 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. , SoftBase Systems. "CA provides SoftBase with this competitive advantage through their ability to market and deploy world-class IT solutions. We are pleased to strengthen and expand an already excellent relationship with CA." Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : CA), the world's leading business software company, delivers the end-to-end infrastructure to enable eBusiness through innovative technology, services and education. CA has 20,000 employees worldwide and had revenue in excess of $6 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000. For more information, visit http://www.ca.com or call 631-342-2542. Based in the mountains of Western North Carolina Western North Carolina (often abbreviated as WNC) is the region of North Carolina which includes the Appalachian Mountains, thus it is often known geographically as the state's Mountain Region. , SoftBase Systems produces and markets quality database enhancement tools. Its database expertise springs from a decade of successful marketing of DB2 utilities for mainframe batch operations Some action performed on a group of items at one time. See batch processing. . Keeping pace with today's rapidly changing technology, SoftBase is applying its systems experience to the development of innovative new products for the client/server market. For more information about SoftBase Systems, Inc. please call +1-828-670-9900 or e-mail sales@softbase.com. |
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