Pervasive.SQL 2000 Selected As Underlying Database for Novell NetWare 5.1
World's Leading Network Software Company Upgrades Database in NetWare 5.1 With Pervasive Software's Zero-Administration Database Engine
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2000-- Pervasive Software Inc. (Nasdaq:PVSW - news), a leading provider of software that delivers the freedom to create applications for everyone, everywhere, today announced that its Pervasive.SQL(TM) 2000 database is integrated with NetWare 5.1 as a core part of the operating system.
Pervasive.SQL 2000 is a new-generation database engine offering widely scalable, best-of-both-worlds transactional and relational database access; integration with Novell Directory Services (NDS), including administrator-level security; and industry-leading lowest total cost of ownership (TCO). In addition, Pervasive.SQL 2000 marks Pervasive's first software release under its strategy to deliver best-of-breed data management for next-generation networks, including the emerging wireless Web market.
''Novell is excited by the extended capability and performance Pervasive.SQL 2000 delivers to NetWare 5.1 and its users,'' said Dave Shirk, vice president of product marketing and management at Novell. ''Pervasive Software has a distinguished and successful long-term relationship with Novell, and its products help Novell meet customer needs.''
''As a key technology partner of Novell, we're pleased to announce our support for NetWare 5.1 and to offer the industry-leading performance and features of Pervasive.SQL 2000 to NetWare users,'' said Ron Harris, president and CEO of Pervasive Software. ''With Pervasive.SQL 2000, Novell has built on the past to deliver high-performance, low-maintenance client/server solutions to the NetWare community.''
Pervasive.SQL 2000's open interface allows developers to build front-end applications in leading programming languages and environments while providing tight integration with many third-party tools and applications. Pervasive.SQL 2000 provides backward compatibility with existing Btrieve-based applications and delivers increased performance and flexibility with little or no code changes.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq:NOVL - news) is the world's leading provider of directory-enabled networking software. Novell solutions give businesses total control of their private networks and the Internet, simplifying the management of user access and identity. Novell's worldwide channel, consulting, developer, education and technical support programs are the most extensive in the network computing industry.
For information on Novell's complete range of products and services, contact Novell's Customer Response Center at (888) 321-4CRC (4272), or visit Novell's Web site at novell.com. Press may access Novell announcements and company information on the World Wide Web at novell.com. In addition, detailed comparisons between Novell products and competitive offerings from other vendors are available on the Web at novell.com. For information on the Year 2000 status of Novell products, please access Novell's Year 2000 Web site at novell.com or contact Novell's Customer Response Center at year2000@novell.com.
About Pervasive Software
Pervasive Software Inc. (Nasdaq:PVSW - news) delivers the freedom to create applications for everyone, everywhere. The company's innovative software powers the next generation of pervasive computing, enabling e-business applications to reach beyond the desktop and easily share information across everything from handheld 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 builds, distributes and manages thousands of Pervasive-based applications on computing platforms across many corporate, mainstream and vertical markets.
Based in Austin, Texas, Pervasive has offices in Canada, Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia and 70 distributors covering 80 countries. Visit Pervasive on the Web at www.pervasive.com or call (800) 287-4383.
Cautionary Statement
This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally preceded by words such as ''may,'' ''plans,'' ''expects,'' ''believes,'' ''anticipates'' or ''intends.'' Forward-looking statements in this release about Pervasive.SQL 2000 software involve the risk that the software will not achieve customer and market acceptance, whether in connection with Novell's products or otherwise, and that applications mentioned in the release will not be developed using our software. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to Pervasive as of the date hereof, and Pervasive assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. Investors are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from Pervasive's current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the factors and risks discussed in Pervasive's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Pervasive, Pervasive Software, Pervasive.SQL, Tango and Btrieve are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pervasive Software Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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