DataDirect Technologies Launches Connection-Based Pricing for Its Industry Leading ODBC Drivers. Check it out:
BEDFORD, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 21, 2006 -- New Pricing Option to Deliver World Class ODBC Connectivity to Applications of All Sizes
DataDirect Technologies, the unparalleled leader in data connectivity and mainframe integration and an operating company of Progress Software Corporation (Nasdaq: PRGS), today announced the launch of a new connection-based pricing for DataDirect Connect(R) for ODBC, its fast, feature rich suite of 32-bit ODBC drivers for all major platforms and databases - Oracle, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase and Informix. The new pricing option, based on the number of simultaneous database connections needed by the application, makes enterprise class data connectivity available for applications of all sizes.
DataDirect Connect for ODBC eliminates complex development and configuration tasks and enables rapid support of new database versions and features. Using its unique wire protocol architecture, DataDirect Connect for ODBC eliminates the need for database client software and libraries, thereby dramatically improving performance and scalability while simplifying configuration and deployment.
"Our customers have consistently asked us for pricing options that fit their application size and scale - now we have it," said John Goodson, vice president of product operations for DataDirect Technologies. "Whether companies are developing large scale, critical systems or smaller applications with lower usage requirements, DataDirect is committed to extending its market-leading technology to those who need it, when they need it."
Product pricing is based on the number of simultaneous connections to the database. Access to DataDirect's Knowledgebase and online forums will be provided for all product licenses. DataDirect's award winning 24/7 telephone support is offered to customers licensing unlimited connections. The current product pricing breakdown follows:
-- Five connections per server, $549 for the first CPU
-- 10 connections per server, $1,000 for the first CPU
-- 25 connections per server, $2,500 for the first CPU
-- Unlimited connections per server, $4,000 per CPU
DataDirect's tiered pricing is now available through its worldwide sales force. More information can be found at http://www.datadirect.com/connection/index.ssp. Later this year, DataDirect Connect for ODBC will be made available via a secure online store on the DataDirect website. DataDirect reserves the right to update the above-described pricing from time to time.
About DataDirect Technologies
DataDirect Technologies is the software industry's only comprehensive provider of software for connecting the world's most critical business applications to data and services, running on any platform, using proven and emerging standards. Developers worldwide depend on DataDirect(R) products to connect their applications to an unparalleled range of data sources using standards-based interfaces such as ODBC, JDBCTM and ADO.NET, XQuery and SOAP. More than 300 leading independent software vendors and thousands of enterprises rely on DataDirect Technologies to simplify and streamline data connectivity for distributed systems and to reduce the complexity of mainframe integration. DataDirect Technologies is an operating company of Progress Software Corporation (Nasdaq: PRGS). For more information, visit www.datadirect.com.
DataDirect and DataDirect Connect are trademarks or registered trademarks of Progress Software Corporation or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Java and all Java based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Any other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
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