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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Nicole Overson
NeXT Software, Inc.
415-780-3731
nicoleo@next.com
NeXT SOFTWARE'S ENTERPRISE OBJECTS FRAMEWORK(TM)
NOW SUPPORTS INFORMIX DATABASES
Bridging the Gap Between Objects and Relational Data
to Build Applications for the Internet, Intranet, and the Enterprise
Redwood City, Calif.-March 19, 1996-NeXT Software today announced
that its award winning development software, Enterprise Objects
Framework now supports Informix databases. In a move to address the
growing Informix customer base, NeXT has partnered with Informix, the
leading provider of parallel database technology, to seamlessly
integrate objects and relational data for critical business
applications. Enterprise Objects Framework now supports major
relational databases from market leaders including; Informix, Oracle,
Sybase, and others.
"Next has always been an innovator of object technology, and we are
pleased to have them as a supporter of Informix databases," said
Steve Sommer, vice president, marketing, Informix. "Enterprise
Objects Framework will now allow developers to store their business
objects in an Informix database and take advantage of our combined
solutions for enterpise application development."
Using Enterprise Objects Framework, Informix developers are able to
take advantage of NeXT's powerful object-oriented development tools
and rapidly build robust, multi-tier client/server applications that
leverage existing relational data and can be deployed to the
Enterprise. Enterprise Objects Framework and its object-relational
mapping capabilities are a vital component of NeXT's product suite
including: OPENSTEP, enabling users to deploy multi-tier applications
enterprise-wide and WebObjects, NeXT's solution for building
interactive Web applications.
With Enterprise Objects Framework, developers construct reusable
business objects that combine business logic with persistent storage
in industry-standard relational databases. Developers save valuable
time by creating business objects once and then reusing those objects
to manage enterprise-wide operations. Enterprise Objects Framework
is available on a number of client and server platforms including:
Windows NT, Solaris, Sun OS, HP/UX, and Digital Unix, providing a
flexible choice of object deployment strategies for optimal
performance and scalability.
"We are pleased to partner with Informix," said Mitchell Mandich,
vice president, worldwide sales, NeXT Software. "Together we can
provide the best of all worlds to our customers, powerful
object-oriented development tools from NeXT and leading relational
database technology from Informix. By integrating our products, NeXT
and Informix now have the unique ability to meet the growing demands
of global organizations."
Availability
Enterprise Objects Framework Version 1.2 which supports Oracle,
Sybase, and Informix databases is available in a beta release now,
and will ship in in Q2 1996.
Informix Software, Inc.
Informix Software is the leading supplier of high performance,
parallel processing database technology for open systems. The
company's database servers are the number one choice of computer
hardware manufacturers for publishing Transaction Processing Council
(TPC) benchmarks for UNIX-based systems. Informix products also
include application development tools for creating client/server
production applications, decision support systems, and ad-hoc query
interfaces, and connectivity software that allows information to be
shared transparently from PCs to mainframes within the corporate
computing environment. Informix's corporate headquarters is based in
Menlo Park, California.
NeXT Software, Inc.
NeXT delivers an open development environment for building custom
applications for both the World Wide Web and the Enterprise. NeXT's
development software adds value to today's business by shortening the
development cycle, working with an organization's existing
technology, supporting current and emerging standards, and enabling
organizations to grow and change with ease.
Providing its customers with a combination of award-winning software
and professional services, NeXT delivers real-world solutions.
NeXT Software, Inc. is headquartered in Redwood City, California,
and has offices in North America, London, Paris, Munich, and Tokyo.
For more information please visit NeXT's Web site at
http://www.next.com or call 1-800-TRY-NeXT.
Trademark Info:
NeXT, the NeXT logo, OPENSTEP, WebObjects, and Enterprise Objects
Framework are trademarks or registered trademarks of NeXT Software,
Inc. All other trademarks mentioned belong to their respective
owners.
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