Kalido and IBM Join Forces to Deliver Next Generation Information Integration to Global Corporations.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2001 DB2 and the Kalido Technology Combine to Deliver Cohesive View of Business Performance Across Disparate Information Systems Kalido Ltd. (Kalido), today announced new database support and a global ISV (Independent Software Vendor) A person or company that develops software. It implies an organization that specializes in software only and is not part of a computer systems or hardware manufacturer. agreement with IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Corporation, which will enable multinational companies to successfully integrate and manage their global business information. Kalido today announced the availability of its information integration solution, KALIDO(TM) 6.1, on IBM's flagship relational database management system relational database management system - relational database , DB2. The best-of-breed combination of DB2 and the KALIDO software will enable global business to reduce the cost of integrating disparate information systems, accommodate change more rapidly and easily, resulting in greater corporate agility. The agreement, part of IBM's Independent Software Vendor Program, supported by joint marketing funds will help Kalido win new business by offering ground-breaking information integration to DB2 customers and prospects. In support of the agreement, Kalido has already started working with various groups within IBM the Data Management team and GBIS GBIS Ground Based Integrity System within IBM's Software Group. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Andy Hayler Andy Hayler, data warehousing innovator, entrepreneur, writer, and food critic, is known for leading the creation of the dynamic data warehousing architecture within Royal Dutch Shell that he later commercialized as the KALIDO Active Information Management software product of , 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. of Kalido Ltd., "Corporations are struggling to make sense of the enormous and disparate amounts of data they hold. Most information integration systems are not flexible and therefore not supportive of dynamic global business. By teaming up with IBM we're enabling global organizations to benefit dramatically from the KALIDO software's ability to unlock valuable information regardless of where it resides or how it changes over time." The KALIDO software complements IBM's end-to-end offering in a number of areas, specifically DB2 Universal Database, DB2 Warehouse Manager, and DB2 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. Server. The KALIDO application can be deployed as a linked federation of data warehouses on DB2, running on Windows NT/2000 or AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. , giving organizations a choice to deploy either centralized or distributed solutions, while providing a single unified view for easy administration. In addition, the KALIDO software allows IBM's DB2 Warehouse Manager to automatically manage content for data marts and business intelligence tools, such as DB2 OLAP Server, Business Objects and Cognos. The KALIDO software is an information integration solution for accelerated business insight. It was designed and developed in the UK and is already used by some of the world's leading multinationals, including Shell, Unilever and Phillips -- bridging the information disconnect by providing a coherent view of data otherwise isolated in legacy, multiple ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. , supply chain and packaged applications. This ISV agreement with IBM follows Kalido Ltd.'s other recent strategic alliances with Informatica, the leading provider of enterprise analytic software, and with Accenture, one of the world's leading providers of management and technology consulting services. In addition, DM Review recently honored Kalido Ltd. with the 2001 World Class Solution Award for Data Warehouse Administration, Design, Management and Performance. For more information on Kalido technologies and services, phone +44-(0)20-7934-3300 (EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. ), 1-203-245-3384 (North America) or +61-(0)3-9666-8912 (Asia/Pac), or visit the Kalido website at www.kalido.com. About Kalido Limited Kalido Ltd., a software venture from the Royal Dutch / Shell Group (Shell), provides information integration solutions for reference data integration and federated Connected and treated as one. See federated database and federated directories. data warehousing. Kalido Ltd and its affiliates have world-wide operations in US, Europe and Australia providing sales, high-level consulting, technical support and training. Kalido Ltd works closely with large system integrators for the deployment of the global projects. The KALIDO(TM) software is in production in over 85 countries world-wide with multi-nationals such as Shell, Unilever and Philips. For more information on the company, visit the web site at http://www.kalido.com. About IBM IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with 80 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. IBM creates, develops and manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics. The fastest way to get more information about IBM is through the IBM home page at http://www.ibm.com. |
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