SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Sep 15, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- (Oracle OpenWorld Booth 3519) -- Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS), a leading software provider that enables enterprises to be operationally responsive, announced today the release of two new database drivers: the Progress(R) DataDirect Connect(R) for ODBC release 6.1 and the Progress DataDirect Connect for JDBC(TM) release 4.2. These drivers will expand critical connectivity features to more databases and formats. Key features of these new drivers include expanded bulk load capabilities that will improve the ability to stream bulk data from one database to another, and increased breadth of support for additional application configurations.
For more information on these drivers, stop by the Progress booth at Oracle OpenWorld (#3519) or click the following links:
-- Progress DataDirect Connect for ODBC release 6.1:
http://web.datadirect.com/products/odbc/release-history/index.html
-- Progress DataDirect Connect for JDBC release 4.2:
http://web.datadirect.com/products/jdbc/rel-history.html
In addition, during Oracle OpenWorld's JavaOne, Senior Engineering Manager for Progress Software, Jesse Davis, will lead a JDBC and RowSet community discussion, where participants can discuss the future of JDBC and database connectivity.
-- When: Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 at 7:30pm PDT
-- Where: Moscone Center South / Room 309
-- Who: Jesse Davis, senior engineering manager, is a well-known database
connectivity expert and a part of the expert group involved with
setting on the latest JDBC and RowSet specifications.
-- What: Experts on the panel will provide an update on the features
currently being discussed by the JDBC EG.
-- Why: This session will also provide a means to input on features that
developers would like to see considered for the next version of the
JDBC and RowSet specifications.
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 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 is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Any other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Lisa Coulouris Progress Software Corporation (781) 280-4995 Email Contact Erica Salamida LEWIS PR (617) 226-8845 Email Contact
SOURCE: Progress Software Corporation
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