DataDirect Technologies Introduces New Version of the Industry's Most Technically Advanced Suite of JDBC Drivers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2004 Latest Version of DataDirect Connect(R) for 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 (TM) Provides Comprehensive Feature Support Across All Major Databases, Including Oracle 10g See Oracle database. DataDirect Technologies, the leading provider of components for connecting software to data, today announced the availability of DataDirect Connect(R) for JDBC(TM) release 3.4, the only third-party suite of drivers to take advantage of the latest JDBC features. Embedded in many of the top Java(TM) application servers on the market, DataDirect Connect for JDBC drives maximum performance and scalability across all versions of all major databases, including Oracle 10g. DataDirect Connect for JDBC was designed specifically for the development of applications where response time and efficient use of network resources is critical. DataDirect Connect for JDBC enables developers to easily build database-independent applications on a common architecture, making it easier to support multiple databases and simplifying upgrades to new versions. Working alongside Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. , DataDirect Technologies has been a member of the JDBC Expert Group since its inception. DataDirect Technologies' involvement in the development and evolution of JDBC specifications has allowed it to consistently be the first to market with the best performing suite of JDBC drivers as measured by the industry standard SPECjAppServer2002 benchmark. "DataDirect Technologies has been a valuable member of the Java Community Process Sun's system for allowing third parties to submit requests for new features to Java. JCP is a formal process that must be adhered to, and fees are involved. In 1999, Sun submitted Java to the ECMA standards body, but withdrew its J2SE specification later in the year. (JCP See Java Community Process. JCP - Java Community Process ) with significant contributions to the JDBC specification," said Jeff Jackson Jeff Jackson (born April 24, 1965 in Chatham, Ontario) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 263 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Quebec Nordiques, and Chicago Blackhawks. , vice president of engineering for the Sun Java System Application Server A J2EE-compliant, Web-based application server from Sun. It supports C, C++ and Java applications, Java servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSPs) and Enterprise JavaBeans. From more recent to earliest, the product was formerly Sun ONE Application Server, iPlanet Application Server and Netscape at Sun Microsystems. "The company's participation in the JCP has allowed it to develop the feature-rich drivers for simplified data connectivity, which is why we've chosen to embed DataDirect Connect for JDBC in our own products, including future releases of our Standard and Enterprise versions of the Sun Java System Application Server." DataDirect Connect for JDBC includes advanced features such as connection fail-over support and client-side load balancing across all databases. These features significantly enhance support for Oracle RAC. The basis of the grid features in Oracle 10g, Oracle RAC is clustering software which links database servers for better performance and reliability. Performance enhancements in DataDirect Connect for JDBC make it the fastest and most comprehensive suite of Type 4 JDBC drivers for all major databases. Additionally, improvements for greater flexibility and support to specific databases include: -- Oracle: DataDirect Technologies is the first third party vendor to support Oracle 10g, while concurrently enhancing JTA (Java Transaction API) A programming interface (API) from Sun for connecting Java programs to transaction monitors such as IBM's CICS and BEA's Tuxedo. JTA is part of Sun's J2EE platform. See J2EE. performance. -- DB2: DataDirect Connect for JDBC implements additional DB2 features including password encryption, DBCLOB See CLOB. support and improved batch update performance. -- MS SQL Server See Microsoft SQL Server. : DataDirect Connect for JDBC improves trigger result handling and enhances support for JTA. "DataDirect Connect for JDBC is the only Type 4, database-independent suite of drivers for high-performance database connectivity across all major databases," said John Goodson, vice president of product operations at DataDirect Technologies. "With the introduction of DataDirect Connect for JDBC release 3.4, we have made the best even better by improving performance and adding support for Oracle 10g." Release 3.4 of DataDirect Connect for JDBC is currently available. For more information, go to http://www.datadirect.com. About DataDirect Technologies DataDirect Technologies is focused on standards based data connectivity, enabling software developers to quickly develop and deploy business applications across all major databases and platforms. DataDirect Technologies offers the most comprehensive, proven line of data connectivity components available anywhere. Developers worldwide at more than 250 leading independent software vendors and thousands of corporate IT departments rely on DataDirect(R) products to connect their applications to an unparalleled range of data sources and using standards-based interfaces such as ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. , JDBC and ADO.NET. DataDirect Technologies is an operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. of Progress Software Corporation (Nasdaq:PRGS PRGS Phosphoribosylglycinamide Synthetase ), a US$300+ million global software industry leader. Headquartered in Rockville, MD, DataDirect Technologies can be reached on the Web at http://www.datadirect.com or by phone at +1-800-876-3101. DataDirect and DataDirect Connect are trademarks or registered trademarks of DataDirect Technologies Corp. in the U.S. and other countries. Java and all Java based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Any other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. |
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