StarNine and Blue World Embark On New Strategic Relationship.BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 1999-- Companies Collaborate to Create WebSTAR Lasso Publisher for Easy FileMaker Pro and ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. Database Publishing Using desktop publishing to produce reports of database contents. See desktop publishing. in Upcoming Major WebSTAR Server Suite 4.0 Upgrade StarNine Technologies, Inc. and Blue World Communications, Inc. today announced their new strategic relationship, marked by the inclusion of the new WebSTAR Lasso Publisher(TM) component within StarNine's upcoming WebSTAR(R) Server Suite 4.0, allowing organizations to easily deliver FileMaker Pro(R) and ODBC database content via the Web. The new WebSTAR Lasso Publisher plug-in, developed by Blue World and licensed and supported by StarNine, is based on Blue World's award-winning Lasso Web Data Engine(TM), the popular add-on for WebSTAR users. WebSTAR Server Suite 4.0, now in testing, is scheduled to be released in June of this year (see related release dated 3/29/99). Beyond continued development of WebSTAR Lasso Publisher, the strategic relationship also includes sales of Blue World's new Lasso Application Server(TM) 3.5 product within StarNine's Bundle Up bundle up Verb to make (something) into a bundle or bundles Verb 1. bundle up - make into a bundle; "he bundled up his few possessions" bundle, roll up discount program (http://www.starnine.com/) as well as sales of WebSTAR Server Suite 4.0 at the Blue World Store (http://store.blueworld.com/). "We're pleased to enter into this strategic relationship with Blue World to further push the envelope for Mac(TM) OS-based Internet publishing," said Scott Steward, president of StarNine. "We're also very excited about the WebSTAR Lasso Publisher. Lasso is a fantastic product, and now WebSTAR users can take advantage of basic Lasso features for database publishing, adding dynamic content and greater interactivity to their sites. Blue World's experience in developing successful database-to-Web connectivity products makes them an ideal partner." "Blue World and StarNine have distinguished themselves as the industry leaders since pioneering the Mac OS-based Internet publishing industry over four years ago," agreed Bill Doerrfeld, 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 Blue World Communications. "We're pleased to work with StarNine to bring the power and ease of Lasso technology to every WebSTAR Sever TO SEVER, practice. When defendants who are sued jointly have separate defences, they may in general sever, that is, each one rely on his own separate defence; each may plead severally and insist on his own separate plea. See Severance. Suite 4.0 customer. With WebSTAR Lasso Publisher, it's easier than ever to begin serving database-driven Web sites." Publish Your Database, Fast The WebSTAR Lasso Publisher gives Webmasters an easy, turn-key solution for publishing FileMaker Pro and ODBC databases on the Internet or an intranet. Further, the included Lasso Instant Web Database Publishing capability lets new users instantly publish databases with point-and-click ease; no HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. or CGI CGI in full Common Gateway Interface. Specification by which a Web server passes data between itself and an application program. Typically, a Web user will make a request of the Web server, which in turn passes the request to a CGI application program. programming required. WebSTAR Lasso Publisher is based on a subset A group of commands or functions that do not include all the capabilities of the original specification. Software or hardware components designed for the subset will also work with the original. of the upcoming 3.5 version of Blue World's more robust Lasso Application Server, which provides the full suite of professional features Web application developers require to build and serve powerful, secure database-driven Web applications. Lasso Application Server 3.5 (see Blue World's related release dated 3/29/99) will be available directly from Blue World and its authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: resellers, and included in StarNine's Bundle Up program. About Blue World Blue World Communications (http://www.blueworld.com/) develops and sells cross-platform Internet middleware Software that functions as a conversion or translation layer. It is also a consolidator and integrator. Custom-programmed middleware solutions have been developed for decades to enable one application to communicate with another that either runs on a different platform or comes from a software allowing Internet and intranet information administrators to quickly build sophisticated database-driven Web applications. Blue World provides the Lasso 3.5 Web Data Engine (http://www.blueworld.com/lasso/), the Blue World Store (http://store.blueworld.com/) and the Blue World ListSearch service (http://listsearch.blueworld.com/) in fulfillment of its mission of "bringing business to the Internet(TM)." Recently cited as the State of Washington's 12th fastest growing technology company, Blue World, based in Bellevue, WA, is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. founded in 1992. About StarNine Located in Berkeley, Calif., StarNine is a leader in the development of powerful, easy-to-use Internet server software, content creation tools and email products. Best known for its WebSTAR server software, StarNine also offers ListSTAR, WebCollage, StarNine Mail and MailLink Internet email gateways. StarNine's Bundle Up discount program streamlines the distribution of third-party products. StarNine Technologies, Inc. is a privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation , wholly owned by Platinum Equity Platinum Equity is an American information technology and private equity firm. It was founded by billionaire Tom Gores in 1995 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. Holdings (http://www.peh.com/). Further information on StarNine may be obtained by calling 800/525-2580, accessing StarNine's Web site at (http://www.starnine.com/), or sending mail to info@starnine.com. Note to Editors: StarNine and WebSTAR are registered trademarks of StarNine or its subsidiaries. ListSTAR is a trademark of StarNine or its subsidiaries. Blue World, the Lasso Web Data Engine and ListSearch are trademarks of Blue World Communications, Inc. FileMaker Pro is a registered trademark of FileMaker, Inc. All other brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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