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Centura Software Continues to Capitalize on Linux Platform
Centura's RDM and Velocis Database Server Continue to Reap Benefits As Among the First to
Offer Embedded Data Management Solutions On Linux Platform
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 1999-- Centura Software Corporation (NASDAQ: CNTR - news), leader in e-business and
Information Appliance databases and development solutions, is capitalizing on its earlier strategic decision to support the award-winning Red Hat (NASDAQ:
RHAT - news) Linux operating system. Centura will continue to support the Linux platform with its recently announced award-winning Raima Database Manager
5.0 (RDM) and upcoming versions of Velocis Database Server (Velocis).
Centura was one of the first embedded data management companies to support Linux, an extremely powerful and reliable open source operating system. Developed
in 1991, Linux has since quickly found its way on to desktops of major corporations as well as personal computers. Profiting from the mainstream adoption of Linux,
Centura's customers are licensing RDM and Velocis to provide high-performance, embedded data management solutions to vertical market applications. This is
further highlighted by Centura's customers who verify the importance of Centura support of Linux as a widespread operating system.
Paradigm Investment Services develops a Web-based investment game called MarketPlayer (www.marketplayer.com). Using Velocis, Paradigm offers
MarketPlayer from its own site and licenses it to heavily trafficked sites including CNBC, E*Trade and America On-line. Within MarketPlayer, Velocis manages
data on portfolios, securities, trends, companies and users.
As exemplified by Ted Murphy, president of Paradigm, ''Paradigm will use Red Hat Software's distribution of Linux as the platform for upcoming versions of
MarketPlayer. Cost and ease of administration are both reasons for moving from Windows NT to Linux,'' Murphy said, adding that ''the scalability of Linux as an
operating system is increasing rapidly, and Velocis seems committed to keeping pace.'' Murphy elaborates, ''Velocis' intelligent architecture and commitment to
multiple APIs have allowed us to deliver better applications to all levels of users.''
Another application developer with a strategic Linux and Velocis agenda is Merge Technologies Inc., (www.merge.com) which provides information management
solutions for the medical industry. Merge uses Centura's Velocis in their MergeARK, a medical image and information archive solution.
''Merge will migrate MergeARK to Linux from a competing UNIX variant because of Linux's emergence as a standard for PC-based UNIX. Access to drivers for
network and video cards, and other add-on technology, will be enhanced by moving to Linux,'' said Nick Donofrio, program manager of Merge. ''We appreciate
Velocis' support for Linux. The database's portability has meant that we can leverage our original code development, which cuts time-to-market,'' adds Donofrio.
''Supporting the Linux platform provides Centura with a competitive edge. With more of our customer's applications on Linux, it is clear that we are committed to
continue our support of the Linux development community,'' says Joe Falcone, Centura's chief technology officer.
RDM 5.0 and Velocis Background Information
RDM 5.0 is a result of fifteen years of high performance embedded database engineering expertise. It has been the embedded database management solution of
choice for Information Appliances such as network systems management and web and computer telephony. The solution has been deployed by industry leading
companies such as Hewlett Packard, Hughes Network Systems, Nortel Networks and 3COM, who require sophisticated, high-performance querying, sorting and
manipulation of complex information.
Designed with several unique features for unmatched power and performance, Velocis has become the logical choice for companies developing e-business
applications. Created to conform to industry standards, Velocis provides a flexible architecture tailoring to any developers needs.
About The Companies
Merge Technologies, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI based Merge Technologies Inc. is the leading provider of medical diagnostic imaging connectivity hardware, software and consulting solutions for
healthcare facilities world-wide. The company is a global leader in the setting of industry standards for the digital transmission of diagnostic images generated by
medical imaging devices. Products and systems produced by Merge will enable the future use of clinical imaging in enterprise-wide information management
solutions. Merge is also the world's leading supplier of DICOM v3.0 equipment interface technology and services, including the MergeCOM-3 software for OEM
applications, MergeWorks Connectivity Products, MergeARK DICOM archives, Networked Image Management Products including CaseWorks, and
MergeLINK Training Programs.
Paradigm Investment Services, Inc.
Privately held Paradigm Investment Services, Inc., of Greenwich, Connecticut, owns and operates the MarketPlayer Web site (www.marketplayer.com), a leading
provider of analytical equity market research products and services targeted to all levels of individual investors online. MarketPlayer helps individual investors to
build, test, and track their quantitative investment strategies through the use of its stock screening, charting and marketwatch applications.
Centura Software Corporation
Headquartered in Redwood Shores, CA, Centura is a leading provider of secure embedded database, connectivity and development solutions for the Internet
Appliance and intelligent devices marketplace. Centura's product offerings address the growing demand for complete and secure integration capabilities, which
enable successful mobile computing. Developers and IT decision makers worldwide have relied on Centura's rich and innovative technology offerings and its
world-class professional services since 1984. The company integrates their solutions in various business systems worldwide including the healthcare, manufacturing,
telecommunications and financial industries. Centura has 19 offices worldwide, including locations in North America, Latin America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, the
Middle East and Africa. For more information about Centura, visit centurasoft.com
Note to Editors: Centura, the Centura logo and all Centura products are trademarks or registered trademarks of Centura Software Corporation, or are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks exclusively licensed to and used by Centura Software Corporation. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Contact:
Centura Software Corporation
Kathleen Greene, 650/596-4770
kathleen.greene@centurasoft.com
or
Sterling Communications, Inc.
K.C. Du Fay, 415/439-5371
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