DataMirror Announces Client Wins for PointBase Java Database.TORONTO & SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif. -- Broad Use of Embedded Database (1) Database software that is included with an application rather than offered as a separate database management system (see DBMS). Tending to be compact and efficient, an embedded database generally includes fewer features than a full-blown DBMS. Demonstrates Strong Positive Momentum DataMirror(R) (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DMCX) (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :DMC DMC Devil May Cry (video game) DMC Detroit Medical Center DMC Darryl McDaniels (rapper) DMC Destination Management Company DMC Del Mar College (Corpus Christi, TX) ) today announced it has a growing number of clients using PointBase Embedded and Micro Java database solutions. To date, more than 100 of DataMirror's 2,000 clients have adopted PointBase for their Java database needs. DataMirror has developed relationships with leading companies from a range of industry segments including technology, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and consumer products. DataMirror clients using PointBase cross international markets and include: Ford Motor Co., First Data Corporation, BEA Systems BEA Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAS) is one of the major companies developing enterprise infrastructure software. BEA makes middleware, products that help software run on top of databases. , 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. , Avocent, Macromedia, Geac, and LeadScope. PointBase is a secure, zero administration, and full featured SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. 92/99 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 compliant Java relational database relational database Database in which all data are represented in tabular form. The description of a particular entity is provided by the set of its attribute values, stored as one row or record of the table, called a tuple. . PointBase databases are available in two editions: PointBase Embedded is for server application development while PointBase Micro is a compact database written for use in handheld devices. PointBase seamlessly integrates into Java development environments and application server tiers to help users build and deploy portable Web applications. "DataMirror customers know PointBase is faster and more reliable than any other Java database on the market," says Nigel Stokes, 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. , DataMirror. "PointBase is stable and time-tested. It is wonderful to hear comments like, "PointBase works perfectly... it's an absolutely fantastic product," and, "outperforms its specs." Not only is PointBase is a great product that customers love to use, but it also works seamlessly with our real-time, low overhead, data integration solutions to provide customers with the whole answer to mobile and distributed applications." DataMirror clients use PointBase to solve a range of business problems: - PointBase as application enabler - Leading Java developers like SUN Microsystems, BEA BEA - Basic programming Environment for interactive-graphical Applications, from Siemens-Nixdorf. , and MacroMedia use PointBase Embedded to enable application development. As a platform independent software solution, PointBase is embedded into complex solutions to a provide users with a great out-of-the-box experience. Products such as SUN Studio Creator, BEA Weblogic Server, and MKS (Mortice Kern Systems Inc., Waterloo, Ontario, www.mks.com) A software company that specializes in programming tools and utilities for a variety of platforms. For example, its RCS system for Windows, OS/2 and Unix is a version control software package. Integrity Manager gain competitive advantage by shortening the learning curve and allowing users to begin using their products immediately. - PointBase as database management tool - Other DataMirror clients look to PointBase as a pure Java database to develop proprietary applications. With greater scalability and faster performance than competitive products, PointBase gives clients one executable for all platforms allowing companies to expand the size of target markets. MacroMedia Cold Fusion Effects, LeadScope's FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. database, and the Avocent DSView(R) 3 management software are all examples of applications using PointBase. - PointBase Micro for network independent devices - With a footprint of only 50K, PointBase Micro is small enough to be installed on virtually any handheld device. Clients use PointBase Micro to enable data capture, data integrity and information security with zero administration. PointBase Micro also synchronizes data on handhelds in the field with corporate information systems to make handheld devices network independent. PointBase is at the heart of mobile workforce applications for companies such as Ford, Geac, Konaware, and British American Tobacco British American Tobacco Plc (LSE: BATS, AMEX: BTI, KLSE: BAT) is the second largest listed tobacco company in the world. It is based in London, England and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index with a market capitalisation of over £29 billion as of June 2005. . - PointBase for internal applications - Companies such as Intracorp, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: see Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. (body) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - (LLNL) A research organaisatin operated by the University of California under a contract with the US Department of Energy. , California Institute of Technology California Institute of Technology, at Pasadena, Calif.; originally for men, became coeducational in 1970; founded 1891 as Throop Polytechnic Institute; called Throop College of Technology, 1913–20. , The Church of Latter Day Saints This is a list of Latter Day Saints who have attained at least some level of fame and/or success. This list includes adherents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), as well as adherents of related denominations (as labeled). , and NetNumber use PointBase for mission critical internal applications. These companies use Java based applications with PointBase for its robust, high performance database management components. In related news, DataMirror recently announced it is joining the Eclipse Foundation, a non-profit corporation formed to advance the creation and support of the Eclipse platform. As part of its commitment to Eclipse, DataMirror announced its support for the Eclipse platform with the inclusion of an Eclipse IDE plugin for DataMirror PointBase(R) 5.2. For more information, visit http://www.datamirror.com/investors/2005/apr5-05.aspx. The PointBase database is a core component of DataMirror Integration Suite, a complete, end-to-end solution that enables customers to cost-effectively solve even the most complex integration problems. PointBase can be used as a persistence and caching engine inside Web applications and can leverage Transformation Server(R), to move information bi-directionally between Web applications and operational systems. Integration Suite makes operational information available to employees, customers, and partners in real time with minimal impact on existing systems. Integration Suite also integrates with any of the leading enterprise databases, giving users the freedom to deploy using the application server of their choice. About DataMirror DataMirror (NASDAQ: DMCX) (TSX: DMC), a leading provider of real-time data integration, protection and Java database solutions, improves the integrity and reliability of information across all of the systems that create and store data. DataMirror's flexible and affordable integration solutions allow customers to easily and continuously detect, translate, and communicate all information changes throughout the enterprise. DataMirror helps customers make better decisions by providing access to the continuous, accurate information they need to take timely action and move forward faster. Over 2,000 companies have gained tangible competitive advantage from DataMirror software. DataMirror is headquartered in Markham, Canada and has offices around the globe. For more information, visit www.datamirror.com. 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