Wednesday April 19, 9:07 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Centura Announces Its Open Source Secure Embedded Database db.star for Pocket PC
Centura Offers Pocket PC Developers Sophisticated and Secure Data Management for Information Appliances
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2000-- Centura Software Corp. (Nasdaq:CNTR - news), a leader in e-Business and Information Appliance business-to-business software solutions, announced today the beta availability of db.star(TM) for Pocket PC. db.star is Centura's secure, high-performance open source data management solution, which has been specifically designed for enterprise applications developers working with varying platforms, including Windows-powered Pocket PCs. The open source kernel for db.star is based on over 15 years of proven embedded data management expertise and integrates Centura's patent-pending SafeGarde technology, providing added mobile data security for mobile warriors and Pocket PC users. Market research analyst group International Data Corp. (IDC) has indicated that the worldwide market for Information Appliances will grow from 11 million units in 1999 to 89 million units in 2004. With this rapid growth comes a greater need for secure storage of vital and sensitive corporate information on handheld devices.
Centura's db.star for Pocket PC is the latest addition to the Centura family of open source embedded data management solutions, providing enterprise level features and performance for the mobile market. When combined with Centura's enterprise connectivity solution eSNAPP, which will soon be available for Microsoft's Pocket PC, db.star for Pocket PC offers an entirely open and interoperable solution for securely extending critical business information to handheld devices, placing the power of information into Pocket PC customers' hands.
``Developing secure mobile computing solutions is a new challenge to the enterprise,' said Rogers Weed, director of marketing for the Mobile Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. ``With db.star for Pocket PC, Centura offers a secure, high-performance, small-footprint, developer-friendly embeddable database solution designed specifically for Pocket PC applications.'
``Centura is pleased to support Microsoft's Pocket PC platform,' said Scott Broomfield, chairman and CEO of Centura. ``This is another example of Centura's commitment to develop interoperable and innovative mobile computing solutions supporting real-world business needs and providing secure information access to customers everywhere.'
Centura's award-winning data management solutions have been deployed by a number of customers, including HP, SAP, Hughes Electronic Systems, Nortel, 3COM, CamDATA and ETS.
Availability
The beta program for Centura's db.star for Pocket PC is available immediately. Interested parties can apply to the db.star for Pocket PC beta program at centurasoft.com. Secure data storage is available through SafeGarde for db.star for Pocket PC, a Centura add-on product. Utilizing Centura's patent pending SafeGarde technology, developers can rely on 128-bit triple DES encryption to protect their sensitive business data. General availability of db.star for Pocket PC is scheduled for June 2000.
About Pocket PC
Windows-powered Pocket PCs, the next generation PDAs from Microsoft and industry partners, offer customers the best way to connect to their most essential information while away from their desk, yet are versatile enough to satisfy the personal needs of today's busy mobile lifestyle. Pocket PCs already include a broad range of native business, personal productivity, and entertainment applications, yet can easily be expanded to adapt to each customer's changing needs through a continually growing number of industry standard hardware and software expansion options.
About Centura Software Corp.
Headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., Centura is a leading provider of secure embedded database, connectivity and development solutions for the Information Appliance (IA) and e-Business (EB) markets. 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. Microsoft and Pocket PC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Contact:
Centura Software Corporation Kathleen Greene, 650/596-4770 (Public Relations) kathleen.greene@centurasoft.com Mike Gaynes, 650/596-4824 (Investor Relations) mike.gaynes@centurasoft.com or Sterling Communications, Inc. Melissa Muscio, 415/749-6550 mmuscio@sterlingpr.com |
