Caribou Lake Software Announces SilverStream to Ingres Connectivity

Business Wire, May 10, 1999

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 1999--

Caribou Lake Software, Inc. today announced the release of "Jsi" version 1.0. The Jsi product provides Java connectivity for the SilverStream Application Server to be used against OpenIngres and Ingres II databases from Computer Associates. Jsi(TM) is used in conjunction with Caribou's JSQL/Ingres JDBC driver to allow both the development and runtime versions of SilverStream to be deployed.

Caribou develops, markets, and supports the JSQL(TM) family of high performance JDBC, firewall tunneling, and related middleware products. These high-performing products enable the integration of Java applications with Relational Databases in a multitude of system architectures, allowing web-based applications to take full advantage of the power of an object-oriented language while maintaining a client's information asset investments. The software has been downloaded by companies and institutions in more than 80 countries around the globe.

"SilverStream, when deployed with Jsi delivers a long-awaited tight JDBC integration for our Ingres-related customers," said Bill Critch, Director, Alliance Programs. SilverStream Software, Inc. is the pioneering developer of the SilverStream Application Server, the industry's most comprehensive enterprise application server. SilverStream empowers users to build and deploy Web applications for the Enterprise. Users can design secure, enterprise-level, three-tier Intra/Inter/Extranet applications for deployment in Java and HTML - providing an optimized, appropriate weight client.

"The tremendous synergy we have developed so quickly between our companies' products offers a long-term strategic value to our customers, " said Mark Kale, Chief Technology officer of Caribou. "Ingres customers can now enjoy an advanced, secure, high-performance Java deployment platform." Jsi is a 100% pure Java product and the only SilverStream to Ingres connectivity solution available in the marketplace..

"Jsi(TM)" (SilverStream to Ingres), contains the mapping classes necessary for the SilverStream application server to run against an Ingres database via the JSQL/Ingres JDBC driver. Jsi currently supports OpenIngres 1.2, 2.0 and Ingres II databases from Computer Associates. Support for Ingres 6.4 will be available in 2Q99. Jsi requires Caribou Lake's Jsvr(TM) JDBC 2.0 compliant driver for Ingres; a component of the JSQL product suite.

Caribou Lake Software is a Java Enterprise Computing Solutions provider. The Company focuses on developing mission-critical applications aimed at accessing Relational Databases with Java. They provide the highest quality software products, consulting and customized training. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Caribou Lake Software develops, markets and supports the JSQL family of products. More information about Jsi, along with a free trial download can be found at http://www.cariboulake.com/jsi/

Led by an accomplished management team, SilverStream Software includes founders, executives and developers from some of the software industry's most influential organizations such as Powersoft, Lotus and Watermark. In addition to strong leadership and an award-winning product, the company has assembled a global network of ISV, VAR, consulting and training partners. SilverStream Software (www.silverstream.com) is a privately held global company based in Burlington, Massachusetts.