Objectivity announces major enhancements to Objectivity DB ODBMS; first object database management system to support centralized or distributed client server applications

Business Wire, Jan 17, 1995

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) 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 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 with ODBC 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 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 and Alpha with OSF/1 and OpenVMS, DG Aviion, HP 300 and 700 with HP/UX, IBM RS/6000 with AIX, Silicon Graphics IRIS, NEC, Stratus, Sun SPARC 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-

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CONTACT: Objectivity Inc., Mountain View

Vickie Clements, 415/254-7141

vickie@objy.com

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