O2 Technology Announces Early Availability of the O2 ODMG Database System; Scalable System Offers Full Compliance with ODMG Standard.CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 1995--O2 Technology, Inc. today announced the early availability of the O2 ODMG See Object Data Management Group. ODMG - Object Data Management Group Database System, an open, client/server environment A networking environment that is made up of clients and servers running applications designed for client/server architecture. See client/server. that enables C++ developers to build industrial-strength, high-performance database applications. The release includes three modules of the O2 System and introduces new performance enhancements and expanded system functionality in addition to compliance with Object Database Management Group (ODMG) standards. The first fully ODMG-compliant object database management system for the U.S. market, the O2 ODMG Database System consists of the following modules: a database engine, a C++ language binding, and an object query language Object Query Language (OQL) is a query language standard for object-oriented databases modelled after SQL. OQL was developed by the Object Data Management Group (ODMG). Because of its overall complexity no vendor has ever fully implemented the complete OQL. (OQL (Object Query Language) A query language that supports complex data types (multimedia, spatial, compound documents, etc.) that are stored as objects. Defined by the ODMG, it is a superset of the SQL-92 query language. ) interpreter and optimizer, all of which fully adhere to adhere to verb 1. follow, keep, maintain, respect, observe, be true, fulfil, obey, heed, keep to, abide by, be loyal, mind, be constant, be faithful 2. the ODMG standard. -0- o O2Engine, the high-performance database engine, offers robust, powerful features for access to and updating of large amounts of persistent, shared and secure objects. o The C++ Interface is a fully compliant ODMG C++ binding that supports standard C++ programming style, transparent management of C++ objects, and reuse of existing C++ applications. o OQL, the query language A generalized language that allows a user to select records from a database. It uses a command language, menu-driven method or a query by example (QBE) format for expressing the matching condition. , provides full associative data access, and its interpreter and optimizer provide optimum performance for the largest databases. -0- "The ODMG standard is going to play the role in the object database world that 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. has played for relational databases," said Francois Bancilhon, 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. of O2 Technology, Inc. "The U.S. market has been waiting for standards-based products, and the O2 system is the first object database with complete ODMG compliance." The new O2 ODMG Database System is a special release for the U.S. market and offers improved performance, reliability, and ease of administration. Enhancements to the O2 System include: -0- o Enhanced concurrency control, recovery, indexing, and clustering. o Improved object creation and manipulation. o A more intelligent query optimizer that takes into account physical schema information. o Ability to call C++ methods from OQL, increasing the power of expression of the language. o Schema update capabilities, allowing user to modify the application when it's deployed. o Compliance with the XA standard, opening the system to other database engines. o Monitoring functions that return statistics on engine performance, allowing for fine-tuning of large database applications. o On-line backup. o Floating client licenses. -0- "We have designed a system and packaged it to specifically meet the needs of the C++ programmer, providing an easy and efficient way of connecting new or existing C++ applications to a powerful database," Bancilhon said. The O2 ODMG Database System is currently available in a UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). version at a price of $3,000 per seat, or $15,000 for a four-seat license that includes one-year onsite maintenance and training. O2 is currently offering a 30-day trial of the system for $99. About the O2 System According to IDC, the O2 System is the number one object database system in Europe. More than 300 customer sites worldwide deploying 3,000 licenses use modules of the O2 System to build database applications that support new data types such as text, graphics, video, and complex structures. The complete O2 System comprises a complete set of tools on top of O2Engine, including programming language bindings, an object 4GL, a set of GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. tools, a development environment, a library of reusable components, a report writer, a Web connection tool, and an interoperability tool for relational databases. About ODMG The Object Data Management Group (ODMG) standard is a portability standard for object databases designed by a consortium of database vendors and companies representing the user community. This group includes such organizations as Texas Instruments, Sybase, Hewlett-Packard, Andersen Consulting, and CERN CERN or European Organization for Nuclear Research, nuclear and particle physics research center straddling the French-Swiss border W of Geneva, Switzerland. . About O2 Technology Founded in 1991, O2 Technology, Inc. is an object database company providing a fully ODMG-compliant database system designed for scalability to large databases in large multi-user environments. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif. and has offices in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. In addition, the company has distributors in Italy, Japan, Korea, and China. CONTACT: Kawalek & Associates Nadine Kawalek, 415/296-7744 |
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