Centura Software Corp. (Nasdaq:CNTR), 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 http://www.centurasoft.com/db.star/pocketpc/beta. 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.
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