DataMirror Launches PointBase Version 5.0 to Deliver Increased Security and Scalability for Relational Databases.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 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.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2004 Enhanced Functionality in Version 5.0 Offers New Safety Parameters to Protect Enterprise Systems DataMirror (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) ), a leading provider of live, secure data integration solutions, today announced Version 5.0 of its PointBase technology. The enhancements made to the PointBase Embedded and PointBase Micro Java(TM) relational databases, and PointBase UniSync, a Java-based bi-directional data synchronization Keeping data in two or more computers up-to-date so that each repository contains the identical information. Data in handheld devices and laptops often require synchronization with the data in a desktop machine or server. solution, provide enterprise customers with increased control and security over their relational databases. The new and enhanced features introduced in Version 5.0 also improve overall system performance and reduce costs associated with maintenance. "We pride ourselves on delivering solutions that ensure the integrity and security of systems - something more and more businesses are drawing heightened awareness to," 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. "Version 5.0 addresses security concerns through the introduction of several new enhancements, including a license key file which has been added to all PointBase products, preventing unauthorized use of the solutions. This new version also offers other important features that improve the overall performance and manageability of our PointBase solutions." In addition to the license key file, Version 5.0 also includes the following enhancements: -- PointBase Embedded -- Deadlock Detection - Traces transactions that are causing a deadlock in real-time, allowing users to accelerate troubleshooting and resolution while eliminating large overhead on systems. Deadlock detection improves database performance and concurrency Operations that are performed simultaneously within the computer. For example, dual-core CPUs provide complete overlapping of two independent processes. See dual core, hyperthreading, multiprocessing, multitasking, multithreading, SMP and MPP. concurrency - multitasking , minimizes data latency See latency. , and reduces costs associated with manual intervention and maintenance. -- Performance Improvements - The PointBase Embedded Server Option has undergone a significant performance increase due to an improved client-server protocol In computing, a client-server protocol is a protocol in which there is a single server which listens for connections, usually on a specific port (if this is TCP, UDP, or a similar protocol), and one or more clients which connect to it. , B-tree enhancements, and query processing enhancements. Performance gains of 25 percent can be achieved. -- PointBase UniSync -- Handle Change of Scope on Clients - If a user makes changes to a row, resulting in the row becoming out of scope on the client, PointBase UniSync ensures the updated row is deleted after synchronization. This functionality simplifies important data entry use cases. -- PointBase Micro -- Support for J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) A version of Java 2 for cellphones, PDAs and consumer appliances. J2ME uses the K Virtual Machine (KVM), a specialized Java interpreter for devices with limited memory. CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation - Now supports DataSource interfaces. For more information on PointBase Embedded, PointBase UniSync, and PointBase Micro, call 408-961-1100 (toll free: 1-877-238-8798), email sales@pointbase.com, or visit www.pointbase.com/pr50. About DataMirror's PointBase Technology DataMirror's PointBase technology is the leader in Java data management and synchronization for the 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. and data mobility markets. PointBase products are used in Java server applications and are also embedded within Java applications. DataMirror's PointBase family of products is the preferred choice for Java mobile data applications found on laptops, PDAs, and other mobile devices. Customers include: 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. , BEA Systems, and Macromedia. To learn more, visit www.pointbase.com. DataMirror (NASDAQ:DMCX) (TSX:DMC), a leading provider of live, secure data integration software solutions, gives companies the power to manage and monitor their corporate data in real-time. Over 1,800 companies have transformed their business models and created competitive advantage with DataMirror software, including Debenhams, FedEx Ground, First American Bank First American Bank is the name of numerous banks operating separately in each state of the United States. Please refer to the individual articles for more information on each bank. , OshKosh B'Gosh, Priority Health, Tiffany & Co., and Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Railroad, transportation company chartered (1862) by Congress to build part of the nation's first transcontinental railroad line. Under terms of the Pacific Railroads Act, the Union Pacific was authorized to build a line westward from Omaha, Nebr. . DataMirror is headquartered in Markham, Canada, and has offices around the globe. For more information, visit www.datamirror.com. 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