"Many of our customers have been anxiously awaiting this new release of our training CD," said Referentia President Bill Kern. "The combination of JBuilder's powerful feature set and Referentia's embedded training system encourages adoption of Java and JBuilder by developers who are migrating from other programming languages or other Java IDEs, by increasing ease-of-use and lowering the learning curve. Our priority has been to deliver quality instructional content from top JBuilder trainers, and Volume II brings their professional expertise directly to the desktop."

"With Volume I of Referentia's interactive training system embedded into the product, JBuilder 2 offers programmers of all types the fastest available option for jumping straight in to Java and getting productive right away", said Joe Nicholson, director of marketing for enterprise tools at Inprise Corporation. "With Volume II, users have a great tool and valuable resource since it stays focused on the JBuilder IDE and ultimately helps JBuilder programmers maximize performance, thus lowering their time to market for their applications and increasing their return on investment."

About Volume II: Building Database Applications
The new "Volume II: Building Database Applications" ($199 US) features more than 45 in-depth lessons and concept animations designed to help users increase productivity in developing real-world Java database applications. In Volume II, users gain a strong understanding of the JBuilder Data Model, master a solid foundation of essential and advanced database techniques, and learn how to complete their database application development with advanced user interfaces and various deployment strategies. Specific topics include terminology, JDBC, DataExpress, DataStores, master-detail forms, queryResolvers, queryProviders, layout managers, JFC/SwingSet, stored procedures, picklist, DataSetViews and more.

Customers can order the product directly from Referentia Systems by accessing its website at http://www.referentia.com/jbuilder or by calling 1-800-569-6255. Free copies of the Volume I CD are also available at http://www.referentia.com/jbuilder, subject to shipping and handling fee. "Volume I: Getting Productive in JBuilder 2" is included free with JBuilder 2 and contains a starter set of lessons, concept animations and product overviews.

About Inprise JBuilder
The Inprise JBuilder product family supports Sun's Pure Java industry-standard specifications, including the Java 2 platform, Java Native Interface (JNI), RMI, Java event handling, JDK 1.1.6, J, JFC/Swing components, JavaBeans, Enterprise JavaBeans, and JDBC. JBuilder also features a scalable database architecture, robust visual "Two-Way" development tools, and supports CORBA and all major corporate database servers. Through JBuilder's unique "JDK Switching" capability, developers can leverage the Java 2╘ platform to produce the most sophisticated "Pure Java" platform-independent applications, applets, servlets, and JavaBeans. For more information on JBuilder, customers may visit the Inprise Web site at http://www.inprise.com/jbuilder/

About the Referentia Learning System
The Referentia Learning System is an award-winning embedded multimedia training technology, which has been adopted by companies such as Inprise, Autodesk, Seagate Software and others. In addition to the JBuilder series, Referentia systems have been developed for AutoCAD Release 14, Seagate Crystal Reports and other products. The new training system provides an extensible, modular learning environment, which integrates with its host application. One of the notable benefits offered by the Referentia Learning System is an advanced "Try It" feature, which allows users to watch lesson animations, then load sample project files and practice the lessons directly in the host application while following along with step-by-step text and audio narration. The modular architecture of the Referentia Learning System allows multiple volumes of content to be archived together in one multimedia training library. Volume III in the Referentia for JBuilder series, scheduled for release in 1999, will cover distributed computing in JBuilder 2 using CORBA.

About Inprise Corporation
Inprise Corporation is a leading provider of software and services that simplify the complexity of enterprise application development, integration, deployment, and management. The company is distinguished for its award-winning family of rapid application development products and for proven scalable middleware. Inprise integrates these offerings with application-management products to provide customers with end-to-end solutions. Inprise customers include leading enterprises and independent software vendors around the world. Founded in 1983, Inprise is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, and has operations around the world. Inprise has more than 900 employees worldwide.

About Referentia Systems- The Next Generation Of Interactive Multimedia Training
Referentia Systems Incorporated offers the software industry's first integrated, extensible CBT/EPSS technology. Large software companies and corporations have adopted Referentia's built-in learning system as a major new product feature and performance support tool. A press information kit and/or product demo can be ordered through Referentia Systems at 1-808-396-3319. Referentia's clients include Autodesk Inc., Inprise Corporation (formerly Borland International), Seagate Software, Computer Sciences Corporation, DARPA and the U.S. Navy. For more information, visit www.referentia.com