Pervasive Software Partners With Wind River to Deliver
Information Management for Internet Appliances
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 1999--Pervasive Software Inc. (Nasdaq:PVSW),
today announced a partnership to integrate its Pervasive.SQL(TM) Mobile and Embedded database
technology with Wind River Systems, Inc's (Nasdaq: WIND) real-time operating system (RTOS),
further extending its commitment to offer developers the freedom to create applications for
everyone, everywhere. The Wind River partnership brings the advantages of data management over
the Internet to embedded devices such as smart phones, network computers, networked printers,
cable modems and switches.
By working with Wind River, Pervasive gives developers the ability to quickly and easily integrate
the Pervasive.SQL(TM) 2000 database engine with Wind River's Tornado(TM) platform to deliver a
compelling embedded systems solution.
Based on published research by industry analyst firm IDC, the market for special-purpose
electronic, non-PC embedded devices will grow to more than 25 million units sold by the year
2002, generating more than $13 billion in worldwide revenue. In addition, IDC predicts that non-PC
devices will account for nearly 50 percent of all Web-enabled units by 2002.
"Wind River is pleased to see Pervasive bring effective, affordable data management to embedded
systems by supporting our Tornado development platform and the VX Works operating system.
The combination of Pervasive's small footprint, zero-administration database and Wind River's
reliable OS gives embedded systems developers a powerful yet cost effective data management
solution," said Tracy Butler, director of strategic programs for Wind River Systems.
"We are impressed with the Pervasive.SQL 2000 database engine for Wind River's VX Works
operating system, and believe this new partnership will raise the bar in the embedded data
management arena," said John Carpenter, senior product development engineer for Neles
Automation.
Pervasive.SQL 2000 for Embedded Systems is a sub-100K engine featuring flash-in memory and
file data storage for applications, with broad support for real-time and hand-held operating systems
platforms including Wind River Systems, WinCE, emWare, Pharlap and Palm OS. This highly
portable, full-featured small-footprint engine is well suited for use in non-PC information and Internet
appliances like set-top boxes, Internet screen phones and Web-enabled PDA's.
"Pervasive is pleased to be expanding its business into yet another market which gives developers
unparalleled opportunities to create applications in many environments, " said Ron Harris,
president and CEO of Pervasive Software. "By teaming up with an industry leader like Wind River,
Pervasive can help application and system developers deliver savings directly to end-users in
telecommunications, utilities, manufacturing environments and beyond."
The Pervasive.SQL 2000 database engine for Embedded Systems is slated to ship later this
quarter. Pricing will be announced on product availability. A beta version is now available and can
be accessed and downloaded at: pervasive.com.
The new Pervasive 2000 family of products enables dramatically simplified development and
deployment of business critical applications on the desktop, across the Web, and in embedded,
mobile and handheld devices. Pervasive 2000 delivers the power, the versatility and the
development support needed to meet the challenge of creating and deploying this new breed of
applications.
About Wind River Systems
Wind River Systems, Inc is the worldwide leader in embedded software. Wind River provides
software development tools, real-time operating systems, and advanced connectivity for use in
products throughout the Internet, telecommunications and data communications, digital imaging,
networking, medical, computer peripherals, automotive, and aerospace/defense markets. Wind
River is how smart things think. Founded in 1983, Wind River is headquartered in Alameda,
California, with operations in fifteen countries worldwide. Visit Wind River Systems at
www.windriver.com.
About Pervasive Software
Pervasive Software Inc. (Nasdaq: PVSW) delivers the freedom to create applications for everyone,
everywhere. The company's innovative software powers the next generation of pervasive computing,
helping applications reach beyond the desktop and easily share information with everything from
hand-held devices and smart cards to information appliances and the Internet. A channel of more
than 10,000 independent software vendors (ISVs), developers, value-added resellers (VARs) and
partners build, distribute and manage thousands of Pervasive-based applications on virtually every
computing platform in many corporate, mainstream and vertical markets.
Based in Austin, Texas, Pervasive has offices and partners in Europe, Asia, Japan and more than
30 countries worldwide. Visit Pervasive on the Web at www.pervasive.com or via phone at (800)
287-4383.
Pervasive, Pervasive Software, Pervasive.SQL, Tango and Btrieve are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pervasive Software Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
CONTACT: Pervasive Software Inc.
Deena Flammang, 512/231-6237
deena.flammang@pervasive.com
or
Schwartz Communications
Mike Schultz or Dawn Caruso, 781/684-0770
mikes@schwartz-pr.com
dawnc@schwartz-pr.com
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