Sybase Ships Latest Version of SQL Anywhere Studio With New UltraLite and MobiLink Technologies
EMERYVILLE, Calif. — April 6, 1999 — Sybase, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYBS) today announced the general availability of the latest version of its industry-leading mobile and embedded database solution, Sybase(R) SQL Anywhere(TM) Studio, which now includes the UltraLite(TM) deployment option and MobiLink enterprise server synchronization technology for the Microsoft Windows CE operating system and 3Com Palm Computing platform. The UltraLite deployment option provides the industry's first application-optimized, ultra-small database that resides locally on handheld devices and embedded systems. MobiLink provides two-way server synchronization, enabling the UltraLite database on a handheld device or embedded system to seamlessly receive information from and send information to an enterprise database.
Together, Sybase's new technologies enable organizations to extend business applications, such as sales force automation and point-of-care, to small devices, thereby increasing employee productivity by allowing access to critical business data anywhere, anytime. More than 600 partners and corporations participated in the beta program for UltraLite and MobiLink, showcasing demand for enterprise-enabled handheld and embedded solutions (see today's related announcement).
"Enabling organizations to extend business applications to PC Companions and embedded systems powered by Windows CE will help fuel the adoption of these devices into the enterprise," said Don Chouinard, product manager, information appliances division, Microsoft Corp. "Microsoft believes Sybase's UltraLite and MobiLink technologies for Windows CE will enable the development of applications that define new uses for PC Companions and embedded systems as intelligent hubs for collecting and distributing mission-critical business data."
"Sybase's delivery of its UltraLite and MobiLink technologies, which extend enterprise applications to handheld devices, is indeed significant for the Palm Computing platform," said Steve Brown, director, business development at Palm Computing, Inc., a 3Com company. "We look forward to continued cooperative efforts to drive solutions to the enterprise market for the benefit of our joint customers."
"The availability of enterprise software will be one of the defining factors in driving the acceptance of handheld devices as true enterprise computing tools. Sybase's SQL Anywhere Studio's new UltraLite and MobiLink technologies provide an important foundation for integrating these new devices into enterprise applications," said Tom Kucharvy, president of Boston-based Summit Strategies, Inc.
Extending Enterprise Data to Handheld Devices and Embedded Systems
Sybase SQL Anywhere Studio provides a comprehensive package for mobile computing business needs, designed to lower the total cost of ownership and enable rapid deployment of mobile computing solutions. SQL Anywhere Studio enables users to synchronize data seamlessly from enterprise servers to laptops and handheld computing devices. The addition of UltraLite and MobiLink technologies provides:
* An ultra-small, native database for handheld and embedded devices: The UltraLite deployment technology includes a unique analyzer component that enables developers to create a customized database that contains only features that are required by a particular application. The result is an application-optimized database with a memory "fingerprint" as small as 50K that runs natively on a handheld device or embedded system. UltraLite is designed to significantly enhance developer productivity by leveraging industry-standard SQL for data storage, retrieval and manipulation. In addition, UltraLite has full enterprise power with support for transaction processing, referential integrity, multi-table joins and more.
* Bi-directional synchronization to the enterprise: MobiLink enables two-way server synchronization between an UltraLite database on handheld devices or embedded systems and major enterprise databases, including those from Sybase, Oracle and Microsoft. Because only changed data is synchronized, MobiLink minimizes the communications traffic. In addition, the MobiLink Manager allows easy administration and definition of synchronization and conflict-resolution rules.
"Sybase defined the small footprint mobile and embedded market with SQL Anywhere, and today's delivery of our small fingerprint technology extends Sybase's leadership into emerging markets," Terry Stepien, senior vice president and general manager, Sybase's Mobile and Embedded Computing Division.
Pricing and Availability
Sybase's UltraLite and MobiLink technologies for the 3Com Palm Computing platform and the Microsoft Windows CE operating system are available as a part of Sybase SQL Anywhere Studio. Suggested retail price for SQL Anywhere Studio is $399 (1 user) or $999 (5 users). SQL Anywhere Studio also supports major desktop and server operating systems. Sybase SQL Anywhere Studio is available through Sybase and major worldwide commercial application partners (CAP), system integration (SI) and volume channel distributors.
About Sybase's Mobile and Embedded Computing Division
Sybase's Mobile and Embedded Computing (MEC) division is committed to helping organizations realize the promise of "information anywhere." Sybase SQL Anywhere Studio is designed to enable users to seamlessly synchronize data across the enterprise — from laptops, handheld computing devices and pagers to intelligent appliances. Through its Business Solutions Alliance Program, Sybase works with partners to jointly address the widespread demand for applications tailored to the mobile and embedded market.
About Sybase, Inc.
Headquartered in Emeryville, CA, Sybase, Inc. is one of the largest global independent software companies. The company helps businesses integrate, manage and deliver applications, content and data anywhere they are needed. Sybase's products, combined with its world-class professional services and partner technologies, provide a comprehensive platform for delivering the integrated solutions businesses need to be successful. Leveraging its existing strengths in enterprise data management and enterprise application development, Sybase, Inc. is focused on delivering end-to-end solutions for mobile and embedded computing, data warehousing, and Web computing environments. Sybase customers represent the industries leading the global economy, with strong concentrations in financial services, public sector, telecommunications and media, and health care. The company's Web address is http://www.sybase.com.
SQL Anywhere, Sybase, and UltraLite are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sybase, Inc. All other company and product names mentioned may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
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CONTACT:
Shirley Macbeth of Sybase, 510-922-4576, or shirley.macbeth@sybase.com;
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