PLATINUM technology speeds migration to DB2 Version 4; RC/MERGER automates the creation of a DB2 for MVS/ESA Version 4 Data Sharing Environment.OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 1995-- PLATINUM technology Platinum Technology Inc. was founded by Andrew Filipowski in 1987 to market and support deployment of Database Management software products and the applications enabled by database management technology and render related services. , inc., today announced PLATINUM RC/MERGER, formerly PLATINUM Database Mover, a database management tool that will dramatically speed up the process of migrating to DB2 for MVS/ESA See MVS. MVS/ESA - Multiple Virtual Storage Version 4. RC/MERGER automates the movement or copying of an existing set of DB2 objects from one system to another, without incurring the overhead of unloading and reloading Reloading A term lenders commonly use to refer to the habits of borrowers taking out loans to repay the balance on other loans. Often reloading is done to take advantage of lower interest rates offered by other loans, and potential tax benefits. data. In order to exploit DB2 Version 4, Database Administrators (DBAs) or System Programmers need to create a data sharing The ability to share the same data resource with multiple applications or users. It implies that the data are stored in one or more servers in the network and that there is some software locking mechanism that prevents the same set of data from being changed by two people at the same time. environment. This process consolidates DB2 subsystems and creates a single Global Catalog for an entire data sharing group. RC/MERGER automates the consolidation, saving companies from having to do the error-prone manual tasks associated with creating a data sharing environment. "With RC/MERGER, PLATINUM offers us a way to speed up the process of Version 4 data sharing migration," said Brian Doran, Data Base Administrator at Rite Aid Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is a United States retailer and pharmacy chain, operating over 5,000 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Rite Aid Corporation is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains. Corporation. "By adding this product to its existing set of database management tools, PLATINUM is providing us with the support needed to migrate quickly to Version 4 and exploit its features." "By speeding up the Version 4 migration process with RC/MERGER and supporting Version 4 with the rest of its database management tools, PLATINUM is enabling us to enhance our data access across the enterprise," said Paul Williams Paul Williams is the name of several musicians:
"PLATINUM RC/MERGER greatly simplifies the process of creating a data sharing environment, facilitating a very smooth transition to DB2 Version 4," said Scott Kane, senior vice president of PLATINUM's Database Management Division. "The announcement of RC/MERGER reinforces PLATINUM's commitment to IBM's DB2 Version 4 and our intent to upgrade all of our existing tools and utilities for mainframe DB2 to support DB2 Version 4." PLATINUM currently offers more than 50 products for users of DB2 and QMF (Query Management Facility) An IBM fourth-generation language for end-user interaction with DB2. , including products that integrate DB2 into enterprise-wide client/server environments. PLATINUM education, a division of PLATINUM technology, offers a comprehensive set of courses to help organizations take full advantage of DB2, including DB2 Version 4 Implementation Techniques. PLATINUM will continue to enhance its utilities for DB2 to ensure maximum speed, functionality, and data availability Refers to the degree to which data can be instantly accessed. The term is mostly associated with service levels that are set up either by the internal IT organization or that may be guaranteed by a third party datacenter or storage provider. under DB2 Version 4. Availability and Pricing PLATINUM RC/MERGER will be generally available beginning January 1996. Pricing starts at $15,195 and varies depending on CPU size See bit specifications. . RC/MERGER sales information can be obtained by contacting PLATINUM at 1-800-442-6861 or 1-708-620-5000; or info@platinum.com. CONTACT: Michelle Edelman/Jan Scharlow PLATINUM technology, inc. (708) 620-5116, ext. 1935 scharlow@platinum.com or David Kitchen/Peter Gorman Copithorne & Bellows (617) 252-0606, ext. 242 peterg@ca.cbpr.com |
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