WRQ's Reflection TCP Connection Certified by Oracle

Business Wire, Jan 24, 1997

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 1997--WRQ announced today that its Reflection TCP Connection for Windows 3.x-WRQ's TCP/IP stack-has been tested and certified by Oracle for use with Oracle SQL-Net(See Note A) and Oracle TCP/IP Protocol Adapter, components of Oracle7 Server.

Said Stephanie Schuller, product line manager at Oracle, "I am pleased to announce the certification of WRQ's TCP/IP stack for Windows 3.x. Customers can feel confident that the certification ensures complete compatibility between WRQ's TCP/IP stack and both Oracle SQL-Net and Oracle TCP/IP Protocol Adapter."

Oracle SQL-Net and the Oracle TCP/IP Protocol Adapter along with Reflection TCP Connection allow a remote PC user to transparently access data from an Oracle database running on any operating system. Under the certification, Oracle and WRQ will provide worldwide support for Reflection TCP Connection when used in conjunction with Oracle SQL-Net and Oracle TCP/IP Protocol Adapter for their mutual customers.

"WRQ has been a member of the Oracle Alliance Program for two years," said Craig Schmidt, director of market development at WRQ. "The certification is another example of how WRQ is providing the reliability our customers need."

About WRQ

WRQ makes software for connecting and managing personal computers on corporate networks. Reflection products connect PCs to IBM, UNIX, X, Digital, and HP systems, and include TCP/IP software, Intranet/Internet access, and remote and mobile user support. Express products provide software metering and management to any PC on the network, regardless of network operating system. Both product lines are backed by WRQ's award-winning Guide Services technical support program.

WRQ is the 18th largest PC software company in the U.S. (Soft-Letter). It has offices throughout the world and distributes products in more than 50 countries through a worldwide distribution network. For more information, contact WRQ, 1500 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109. Phone: 800/872-2829 or 206/217-7100. Fax: 206/217-0293. E-mail: info@wrq.com. Web: www.wrq.com . -0-

Note A: In the product name SQL-Net noted in this news release, there should be an "asterisk" between SQL and Net instead of a dash (SQL*Net). This symbol may not appear properly in some systems.

CONTACT: WRQ

Andrea Ostlund, 206/217-7545, andreao@wrq.com

Mark Oppfelt, 206/217-7752, marko@wrq.com