Borland Ships Paradox 7 for Windows 95 and Windows NT; Earns Windows Sources Magazine's Stellar Innovation Award, Called "The Most Powerful 32-Bit Desktop Database Around"

Business Wire, Dec 6, 1995

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 1995--Borland International Inc. this week will begin shipping its new Paradox database for Microsoft's Windows 95 operating system. Paradox 7 for Windows 95 & Windows NT offers unmatched levels of ease-of-use, speed, and office suite integration, as well as new developer tools and a smooth transition for existing Paradox users to Windows 95.

The company also announced that its new database has already won its first prestigious award from a top computing publication. Windows Sources Magazine honored Paradox 7 with its "Stellar Innovation" Award. "Paradox Delivers!" according to the magazine's January 1996 issue. "The new Paradox provides ease-of-use features along with advanced programming tools. This combination makes Paradox the most powerful 32-bit desktop database around. Paradox 7 makes it easier than ever to create and manipulate databases."

"Paradox 7 demonstrates Borland's continuing commitment to technical excellence and provides our customers with the product they asked for," said Paul Gross, Borland's sr. vice president of Research & Development. "Paradox 7 is easy to use, compatible with previous versions of Paradox for Windows, and provides the most powerful development capabilities of any Windows 95 database."

What's New in Paradox 7 for Windows 95 & Windows NT

Paradox 7 breaks new ground in end user ease-of-use with new Experts that automate virtually every common database task and a range of usability enhancements that help beginning users to start working with their data immediately. It also offers superb database integration with Microsoft Office 95 and Novell's PerfectOffice. In addition, the database includes new visual productivity tools that allow power users and professional application developers to easily extend the Paradox environment to deliver the most advanced Windows database applications.

In its October 16 First Look review of Paradox 7, InfoWorld Magazine's product reviewer stated, "Of the Windows 95 applications that have shipped so far, this is the first I've seen that is improved enough to be a compelling reason to upgrade from Windows 3.x to Windows 95 or Windows NT. It is without a doubt a must have for all serious Paradox users and developers."

Virtual Launch on the World Wide Web

Customers can participate in the Virtual Launch of Paradox 7 on Borland's World Wide Web site, http://www.borland.com. The launch site includes a comprehensive list of Paradox 7 product information, including fact sheets, press releases, white papers, competitive comparisons, information on third-party supporting products, and a chance to win prizes from Borland.

Paradox 7 User Group Tour

In addition to the Internet activities, Borland next week will kick-off a three-month nationwide tour of computer user groups to promote the launch of Paradox 7. The first official Paradox 7 launch event will be held December 12 at the monthly meeting of BAPALS, the Bay Area Paradox user group in San Francisco. Representatives from Borland will demonstrate Paradox 7 and Egghead Software will offer BAPALS members the chance to be among the first customers to purchase the shipping product. To register for this event or to become a member of BAPALS, Paradox users can call Joe Ng, the group's president at 415/995-4688.

The following is a preliminary schedule of the Paradox 7 user group launch tour. Since new cities and dates will be added to the tour, customers can call Borland User Group Relations at 408/431-1138 for a revised schedule.

Paradox 7 User Group Tour Schedule

Date User Group City Call for Info

12/12 BAPALS San Francisco 415/995-4688 1/9 Twin Cities Edina, MN 612/929-5850 1/10 Utah Computer Society Salt Lake City 801/521-7830 1/16 Silicon Valley Paradox SIG San Jose 408/956-0864 1/17 New York New York City 212/533-6972 1/19 Memphis Memphis, TN 901/375-4316 1/23 Chicago Computer Society Chicago 312/794-7737 2/6 HAL-PC Houston, TX 713/963-4151 2/17 Phil. Area Computer Society Philadelphia 215/951-1255

Pricing and Availability

Paradox 7 is available from Borland and through all major distribution channels. The estimated street price (ESP) for a new-user version of Paradox 7 is $299. Owners of previous versions of Paradox can upgrade to Paradox 7 for an ESP of $89 (including manufacturer's rebate.) A special upgrade offer is also available for owners of competitive database products and application suites at an ESP of $99. For more information or to place orders, customers can call Borland at 800/233-2444, or contact their local reseller. All estimated prices are in U.S. dollars and apply only in the United States and Canada. Dealer prices may vary.

Borland: Making Development Easier

Borland International Inc. (NASDAQ:BORL) is a leading provider of products and services targeted to software developers. Borland is distinguished for its high-quality software development tools, which include Delphi, Delphi Client/Server, Borland C , Visual dBASE, Paradox and InterBase. Borland's award-winning products are supported through comprehensive programs for small- and large-sized software developers, corporate developers, value added resellers and systems integrators. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California. -0-