ICS INTRODUCES NEW PRODUCTS THAT REVOLUTIONIZE MOTIF DATABASE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT


Database Xcessory and DatabasePak Provide Motif Developers with a Suite of High Performance Database Application Development Tools

CAMBRIDGE, MA, MARCH 6, 1995 -- Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. (ICS), the foremost supplier of Motif development tools, today introduced Database Xcessory(TM) and DatabasePak(TM). Both products will improve how Motif developers currently build database applications by providing them with a set of easy-to-use, powerful tools that speed the database front-end development process, without requiring them to learn any new languages. Both tools are expected to ship in Q2 1995.

"Today's complex business environment demands robust, easy-to-use development tools that give companies a competitve edge," said Peter Winston, ICS president. "Being open and non-proprietary, our new database tools enable us to move aggressively into the client/server market and provide developers with an open solution for meeting their growing needs with ease."

"Database Xcessory simplifies the development of mission critical applications," said Mark Hatch, managing director of The Alpha Business Group, headquartered in Louisville, Colorado. "Developers can now quickly build the UI and the database components of their applications using a single tool that provides them with complete control."

Database Xcessory utilizes drag and drop technology, enabling developers to build Motif user interfaces that connect to relational databases, using standard, high performance C and C++. Motif developers can now easily create mission-critical database applications without the performance implications often associated with 4GL code.

Database Xcessory features readily support Motif developers to shift to client/server development, while they ease the transition for new Motif database developers to create Motif applications for the first time. Features include built-in direct database support for Oracle and Sybase databases, drag and drop development capabilities, dynamic SQL, a Schema Browser to view database structures, and support for stored procedures. Overall, DX lets Motif developers concentrate on developing applications, rather than the internals of database development.

DatabasePak includes a unique architecture which simplifies development, and provides database independence. The DBPak architecture includes Data Presentation widgets, Data Management widgets, and Database Access widgets. A Schema Browser, which lets developers graphically view database structures and see samples of data contained in them is also part of this tool. DBPak adds database-awareness to existing Motif widgets, instantly adding database capabilities to existing Motif applications.

These new ICS tools enable programmers to use C or C++ and OSF/Motif(TM) together for the first time, to build database applications in a highly portable fashion.

Database Xcessory and DatabasePak will initially be available for SunSoft® Solaris® 1 and 2, and Hewlett-Packard® HPUX® 9.0.x platforms; database support includes Oracle 7.1.x and Sybase 4.9.x. There are no run-time or royalty fees associated with either product.

Integrated Computer Solutions (ICS), provides products and services that help developers working with OSF/Motif to become more productive. Founded in 1987, ICS was the first company to offer training and products based on the X Window System(TM), and to supply OSF/Motif to developers working on Sun® workstations. ICS is affiliated with a number of major industry groups, including the X Consortium, Open Software Foundation®, and the X Users Group.

Contact:

Linda M. Y. Musmon, Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc.: (617) 621.0060
Christine V. Sheroff, Sheroff & Associates: (508)429-0801

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