X-Hive/DB Selected by Renault Sport and the Benetton Formula 1 Racing Team as XML Database Solution

Business Wire, Sept 25, 2001

Business & Technology Editors

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2001

X-Hive Corporation, a leading innovator in XML database technology announced today that X-Hive/DB, its native XML database, has been implemented by both Renault Sport and Benetton Formula Ltd. as the XML storage foundation for their newest high-tech, race car analysis system.

Critical data surrounding the mechanical performance of their Formula 1 cars are now tracked and stored in the X-Hive database, providing Renault and Benetton's racing specialists with valuable feedback on their cars' performance.

According to Renault Sport IT Director, Christophe Verdier, X-Hive/DB was chosen for its ability to quickly process complex raw data into the hierarchical data structure of XML. "The complexity of the queries we need to perform requires some very intense calculations", explains Verdier. "By storing this data in X-Hive/DB, we are able to perform "what if" analyses very efficiently and then draw up different scenarios, as required. For what we're doing, we needed a reliable combination of speed, accessibility and robust storage... and X-Hive/DB was the database that delivered."

From a business standpoint, Renault and Benetton's selection of X-Hive/DB marks the first sale in both France and the U.K. respectively for the Dutch-based X-Hive Corporation. "Renault F1 and Benetton Formula 1 are revolutionizing Formula One Racing", states Henk Compier, CEO, X-Hive Corporation. "We are extremely proud that X-Hive has been selected as their preferred supplier of XML database technology."

About X-Hive Corporation

X-Hive Corporation is a leading innovator in XML database technology. Its mission is to provide superior technology and expertise to the growing market for XML applications and services. X-Hive Corporation is an active member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and is based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. For more information, visit www.x-hive.com. (Images and artwork available via: pr@x-hive.com)

Renault Sport

Renault Sport was founded in 1975 to run the works Renault Formula One team (1977 to 1985). A heritage of technical innovation includes pioneering the turbo racing engine (1977) and introducing the modern V10 racing engine (1989) which powered Benetton Formula 1 and Williams to six consecutive constructors' titles (1992 to 1997) and five drivers' world titles. On 16 March 2000, Renault Sport acquired Benetton Formula Ltd, whose finest moments came in 1994, winning the Drivers title, and 1995, winning both the drivers' and constructors' titles with Michael Schumacher and Renault. Laurels: 100 podium finishes in 256 Grands Prix.