DataMirror Announces Webcast on Embedding Databases Into Java Applications

Business Wire, July 13, 2005

TORONTO & SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Experts Share Insight on Benefits and Advantages of using Embedded Databases with Java Applications

DataMirror(R) (NASDAQ: DMCX - News; TSX: DMC - News) today announced it will host a Webcast entitled, Improved Performance and Reduced Development Costs: Embedding a Java Database into your Application. The Webcast will take place on Thursday, July 14, 2005, 2 p.m. EDT and explore the use of embedded databases for reducing the total cost of ownership.

Featured speakers include Nigel Stokes, CEO, DataMirror and Greg Dee, Legal and Business Development, DataMirror, who directed the company's acquisition of PointBase(TM) over 18 months ago.

The Webcast will address:

- How embedded databases can help build better software applications;

- What to look for when choosing an embedded database;

- Packaging embedded databases with applications to deliver to customers a lower total cost of ownership;

- Self management capabilities that reduce reliance on database administrators;

- Databases that facilitate data integration.

For more information or to register for DataMirror's Webcast, Improved Performance and Reduced Development Costs: Embedding a Java Database into your Application, visit: www.datamirror.com/pointbase

A replay of the live Webcast will be available for download after the call on Thursday July 14th at: www.datamirror.com/pointbase

For information about other DataMirror Webcasts, visit: www.datamirror.com/webinars

About DataMirror

DataMirror (NASDAQ: DMCX; TSX: DMC), a leading provider of real-time data integration, protection and java database solutions, improves the integrity and reliability of information across all of the systems that create and store data. DataMirror's flexible and affordable integration solutions allow customers to easily and continuously detect, translate, and communicate all information changes throughout the enterprise. DataMirror helps customers make better decisions by providing access to the continuous, accurate information they need to take timely action and move forward faster.

Over 2,000 companies have gained tangible competitive advantage from DataMirror software. DataMirror is headquartered in Markham, Canada and has offices around the globe. For more information, visit www.datamirror.com.

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