Praxis International to support Informix-Universal Server; Extends OmniEnterprise information movement framework to Object-Relational.WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 1996--Praxis International Inc., a recognized leader in heterogeneous data replication software, today announced its plan to support Informix Software's INFORMIX-Universal Server, the first truly open object-relational database A database that provides both relational and object database capabilities. See universal server. management system (ORDBMS (Object Relational DBMS) See universal server. ). Praxis intent is to extend its OmniEnterprise information movement product suite and Enterprise Information Sharing See data conferencing. Model (EISM) to include support for INFORMIX-Universal Server. New OmniEnterprise product capabilities will enable INFORMIX-Universal Server users to replicate "rich" information (objects such as text, video, sound, etc.) along with their traditional relational information. INFORMIX-Universal Server transparently accepts reusable, plug-in methods (DataBlade modules) for accessing new and unique datatypes. "INFORMIX-Universal Server enriches the content and quality of information available to businesses in the core enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. environments where Praxis concentrates," said Bob Solomon, President of Praxis International. "The combined Praxis International and Informix solutions will allow our mutual customers to share and synchronize the most dynamic and vibrant of information, where and when they need it - providing true freedom of information." OmniEnterprise & INFORMIX-Universal Server Praxis International's OmniEnterprise suite of products enable corporations to unify multiple data sources through change-based, update-anywhere replication, snapshot copy management and automated extract/load utilities. The result is a complete environment for database-independent data mapping Data mapping is the process of creating data element mappings between two distinct data models. Data mapping is used as a first step for a wide variety of data integration tasks including:
INFORMIX-Universal Server is an easily tailored database architecture that answers the growing demand from companies seeking to integrate reliability, high-performance, and scalability with the ability to manage all kinds of data within a single database engine. It handles any kind of data and function with fully optimized relational access to traditional, complex, and abstract data for transaction-intensive applications, decision support, and electronic commerce over the Web. The combination of INFORMIX-Universal Server's extensible database (database) extensible database - A DBMS that allows access to data from remote sources as if the remote data were part of the database. architecture with the OmniEnterprise framework for seamless information sharing is a powerful one. Global, de-centralized and virtual corporations can strategically use all of their information assets to better compete in the marketplace, unlocking a whole new world of business opportunities today and well into the next century. About Informix Informix Software, based in Menlo Park, Calif., provides innovative database technology that enables the world's leading corporations to manage and grow their businesses. Informix is widely recognized as the technology leader for corporate computing environments, ranging from workgroups to very large OLTP (OnLine Transaction Processing) See transaction processing and OLCP. OLTP - On-Line Transaction Processing and data warehouse applications. Informix's database servers, application development tools, superior customer service and strong partnerships enable the company to be at the forefront of many leading-edge information technology solution areas. Informix is currently an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and for Praxis International's OmniReplicator change-based data replication product, enabling their customers to share information bi-directionally between the Informix On-Line Dynamic Server (ODS (Operational Data Store) A database designed for queries on transactional data. An ODS is often an interim or staging area for a data warehouse, but differs in that its contents are updated in the course of business, whereas a data warehouse contains static data. ) and other popular database management systems. More information about Informix is available via the World Wide Web at http://www.informix.com About Praxis International Inc. Praxis International is the leading provider of solutions for managing distributed, heterogeneous data movement across the enterprise. Praxis licenses its products through both a direct sales force and extensive channel relationships. The company participates in numerous partnerships with leading players, including: Informix, INTERSOLV, Microsoft, Data General, Digital Equipment Corporation, Hewlett-Packard, 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) , Oracle, Price-Waterhouse, Sun Microsystems, and MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. (2) (Microwave Communications Inc. System House. Headquartered in Waltham, Mass., Praxis is an employee-owned corporation, with offices and business partners in all major international markets. Praxis can be reached via the World Wide Web at: http://www.praxisint.com -0- Note to editors: OmniEnterprise, Enterprise Information Sharing Model, freedom of information, and OmniReplicator are trademarks of Praxis International Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective holders. CONTACT:Slater Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Praxis International Terri Slater Jeannine Bartlett 508/650-3904 617/622-5757 tslater@slaterpr.com jeannine_bartlett@praxisint.com |
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