SOLARIS XS86 SOLUTIONS SOFTWARE AG 4GL and RDBMS for Solaris x86 SOFTWARE AG is now offering a number of its key products for the Solaris(TM) x86 software environment, to enable the implementation of scalable, distributed client/server solutions in heterogeneous corporate network environments. Designed to offer high reliability and ease of use, these open, flexible products take full advantage of the 32-bit multithreading and multiprocessing attributes of the Solaris environment. Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS): ADABAS,(R) widely recognized as the premiere mainframe RDBMS, now adds interoperability across multiple UNIX(R) platforms. ADABAS supports virtually every data model, and its open architecture accommodates new technologies as they arise. ADABAS protects customers' existing investments in platforms, services and applications, requiring no additional personnel training to move applications and data to new platforms. Application Development: NATURAL(R) is a production-oriented 4GL development environment that enables specification of data, forms, reports and logic across a broad spectrum of databases and operating systems. NATURAL is ideal for large development teams, for rapid development of high-volume OLTP applications and massive distributed databases, and for the integration of new and legacy systems. Within the NATURAL environment, the PREDICT(TM) integrated data dictionary allows corporate-wide definition of all data descriptions, including database, file, elementary field, application, system, module and report, as well as validation rules and file relationships. PREDICT allows database administrators and software developers to easily manage information about data and programs. And the NATURAL CONSTRUCT(TM) model-based application generator increases the productivity of both experienced and entry-level developers. NATURAL CONSTRUCT automates the scripting of commonly used application components, allowing the developer to specify object classes or models. Middleware: ENTIRE NET-WORK(TM) provides a common communication service for applications, development tools, end-user query tools and other types of software across heterogeneous networks. ENTIRE ACCESS(TM) allows applications to work transparently with multiple RDBMS in both client/server and single-platform environments. It shields developers and users from having to deal with the proprietary SQL nuances of different RDBMS vendors. Together, these middleware products protect customers from the impact of ever-changing network topologies and database interfaces, and deliver significant development and maintenance cost savings compared to programming directly to native services. A Stable, Open Platform Solaris x86 is a powerful and versatile software environment for the Intel(R) x86 platform. Designed as a foundation for enterprise computing, Solaris x86 provides robust services for both desktop and server systems. Its multitasking and multithreading capabilities boost application performance and take full advantage of the power of 486 and Pentium(TM) PCs, enabling complex applications to be simultaneously available on the desktop. Support of key industry standards, including the Motif(R) graphical user interface and NFS,(R) Sun's distributed computing file system, increases the power of the desktop by making the resources of the network (files, printers, applications) easily accessible, appearing to reside locally. Solaris servers can integrate easily into existing PC LANs (including IPX(TM)/SPX-based LANs), providing access to powerful enterprise applications and data without modifying installed PCs. Solaris servers can also unite legacy mainframes and PC LANs, increasing the utility of each. With the same programming interfaces as Solaris SPARC,(R) Solaris x86 ensures source compatibility between the leading CISC (x86) and RISC (SPARC) platforms, giving users the flexibility to deploy applications on systems ranging from laptops to superservers. SOFTWARE AG Features and Benefits * Rapid application development tools deliver high productivity, lower development and maintenance costs * Produce high-performance mission- critical and business-critical applications * Broad scalability, from mainframe to server to desktop, enables true enterprise client/server solutions * Transparent portability and interoperability across multiple hardware platforms and operating systems * Open architecture supports most popular DBMS, including Oracle,(R) Informix,(R) SYBASE,(R) INGRES(R) and DB2/x For more information, contact SOFTWARE AG of North America at 11190 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 22091. Phone 1-800-423-2227 or 703-860-5050; Fax 703-391-6975. In Europe, contact SOFTWARE AG, Uhlandstrasse 12, 64297 Darmstadt, Germany. Phone +49-6151-92-0; Fax +49-6151-92-1191. Solaris x86 Features and Benefits * Multiprocessing and multithreading technologies harness the power of x86 and Pentium systems * Integrated TCP/IP-based networking and centralized administration tools (including installation, back-up and network directory management) enable enterprise-scale networks * Networking can unite PC LANs and powerful UNIX RDBMS * Provides enterprise computing power and true client/server architecture - Scalable to accommodate a wide range of hardware, from laptops to superservers - Fully interoperable with Solaris SPARC * Runs a wide variety of commercially oriented applications, including powerful RDBMS * Includes tightly coupled tools and facilities for end-user productivity, bringing the resources of the network to the desktop in an intuitive manner * Incorporates new Wabi(TM) technology designed to run Microsoft(R) Windows applications directly on the Solaris software environment at native performance levels * Open, standards-based, non-proprietary architecture provides investment protection for users and developers alike For more information on Solaris x86, call 1-800-SUN-SOFT in the U.S. For international inquiries, call 415-960-3200. 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