Objectivity announces major enhancements to Objectivity DB ODBMS; first object database management system to support centralized or distributed client server applications.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 1995-- Objectivity Inc. Tuesday announced Objectivity/DB version 3.5, a new release of the leading object database management system (ODBMS (Object DataBase Management System) See object database. ) for mission-critical client/server applications. The new release is the first ODBMS to support both an advanced multi-threaded server architecture and Objectivity/DB's scalable distributed architecture. The choice of deployment architectures gives Objectivity/DB customers the flexibility to deploy applications in whichever configuration provides them with the performance and scalability they require, and then easily change configurations as their needs evolve. Objectivity is the leading provider of client/server ODBMS solutions for corporate developers building scalable mission-critical applications for work groups throughout the entire enterprise. Objectivity/DB combines high performance and scalable access to objects with traditional database management capabilities such as transactions, referential integrity A database management safeguard that ensures every foreign key matches a primary key. For example, customer numbers in a customer file are the primary keys, and customer numbers in the order file are the foreign keys. and fault tolerance, to support the deployment of mission-critical applications. Objectivity/DB version 3.5 supports development language interfaces for C++ and ParcPlace Smalltalk, as well as ANSI-standard 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. with ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. support for integrating applications into existing database environments. Objectivity/DB objects are interoperable between, and can be shared among, all the language interfaces. The new version also adds enhancements for C++ developers, such as additional C++ templates and support for RogueWave class libraries, and additional database management capabilities. "Developers need an ODBMS when relational databases are just too slow, as in telephone switching Telephone switching Moving one's assets from one mutual fund or variable annuity to another by telephone. telephone switching The movement of an investor's funds from one mutual fund to another mutual fund on the basis of an order given via systems," said David Caplan, president and chief executive officer of Objectivity. "Objectivity/DB is designed for large, mission-critical applications which can't wait for complex relational joins, whether they use software objects, distribute data across a network, or store complex data types. Release 3.5 gives our customers more deployment choices, and major enhancements for both Smalltalk and C++ developers," Caplan said. "The Forte application development environment supports industrial-strength enterprise-wide applications," said Marty Sprinzen, president and chief executive officer of Forte Software. "We chose Objectivity/DB to support the Forte repository because Objectivity understands what mission-critical applications need -- and they deliver." Objectivity/DB version 3.5 will be available during the first quarter of 1995. Pricing begins at $1,750 for a single-user server, with separate client licenses for C++, Smalltalk or SQL applications. A SuperClient license which can operate without a server is also available. Objectivity support options include training, consulting services for database development, technical hotline and email support, and 24-hour/7-day technical support. Objectivity/DB version 3.5 will support DEC VAX (Virtual Address eXtension) A venerable family of 32-bit computers from HP (via Digital and Compaq) introduced in 1977 with the VAX-11/780. VAX models ranged from desktop units to mainframes all running the same VMS operating system, and VAXes could emulate PDP models and Alpha with OSF/1 and OpenVMS, DG Aviion, HP 300 and 700 with HP/UX HP/UX Hewlett-Packard UNIX operating system HP/UX Unexploded Human Particulate Operating System , 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) RS/6000 with AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. , Silicon Graphics IRIS, NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. , Stratus, Sun SPARC (Scalable Performance ARChitecture) A family of RISC CPUs from Sun that runs mostly under Sun's Solaris, but also under Linux and BSD operating systems. After development began in the mid-1980s by David Patterson of the University of California at Berkeley and Bill with SunOS or Solaris, and 80486 and Pentium personal computers with Microsoft Windows and Windows NT. Objectivity is the leading provider of distributed client/server ODBMS solutions for corporate developers building scalable mission-critical applications for work groups or the entire enterprise. Objectivity serves a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, manufacturing, finance, transportation and design automation, building advanced applications in the areas of document management, process control, network management, design, logistics, financial management, multimedia and groupware. Objectivity is located at 301B East Evelyn Ave., Mountain View, CA 94041. For more information contact the company at 415/254-7100, fax 415/254-7171, or electronic mail info@objy.com through the Internet. -0- Note to Editors: Objectivity and Objectivity/DB are registered trademarks of Objectivity Inc. Other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should be treated as such. CONTACT: Objectivity Inc., Mountain View Vickie Clements, 415/254-7141 vickie@objy.com Phase Two Strategies Beth Johnson, 415/772-8419 6130697@mcimail.com |
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