BEDFORD, MA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/08/10 --
Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS), a leading software provider that enables enterprises to be operationally responsive, announced today the release of DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET 3.5, extending support for Microsoft Entity Framework 4.0 to its Oracle, Sybase ASE and DB2 providers. With this release, Progress extends the high performance and easy-to-deploy benefits of its 100 percent managed code architecture ADO.NET providers to Entity Framework 4.0-compatible applications.
Key Features and Functionality
- Support for versions 4.0 and 1.0 of the ADO.NET Entity Framework to Oracle, Sybase and DB2 on iSeries
- Seamless support for WC/F, RIA and Silverlight EF deployments
- Superior EDM model generation and runtime performance to all Entity Framework applications
- Optimized connection pooling for increased performance and resource efficiency
- Support for Visual Studio 2010, the .NET 4.0 runtime, and version 5.0 of the Enterprise Library, including pluggable support for the Data Access Application Block (DAAB) Logging Application Block (LAB).
"Progress Software continues to be a leader in both the breadth and depth of coverage of databases, database features, and application development technologies," said Rob Steward, vice president of engineering, Progress Software. "With the release of ADO.NET 3.5, Progress remains the only software company that not only delivers 100 percent managed code ADO.NET providers to Oracle, Sybase, and DB2, but now allows developers and architects who need to connect Entity Framework to have a superior option for better overall performance and increased usability."
About Progress Software Corporation:
Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS) is a global software company that enables enterprises to be operationally responsive to changing conditions and customer interactions as they occur -- to capitalize on new opportunities, drive greater efficiencies and reduce risk. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of best-in-class infrastructure software spanning event-driven visibility and real-time response, open integration, data access and integration, and application development and deployment -- all supporting on-premises and SaaS/Cloud deployments. Progress maximizes the benefits of operational responsiveness while minimizing IT complexity and total cost of ownership. Progress can be reached at www.progress.com or +1-781-280-4000.
Progress is a trademark or registered trademark of Progress Software Corporation or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Any other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Lisa Coulouris
Progress Software Corporation
(781) 280-4995
lcoulour@progress.com
Erica Orthmann
LEWIS PR
(617) 226-8845
progress@lewispr.com
Source: Progress Software
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