Database Applications Seminar

Here follows the announcement of the seminar "Database Systems and Applications for the Nineties", to be held on October 11-12, 1994 at the TU Delft. The announcement includes the seminar program and the abstracts of the works to be presented. Best Regards Ir. Natalio Simon bitbybit Information Systems Radex Complex Kluyverweg 2a 2629 HT Delft The Netherlands Tel: +31.(0)15.682569 Fax: +31.(0)15.682530 Email: bitbybit@runner.knoware.nl ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Second and final announcement In the annual seminar series on "Modern Developments in Database Systems - Science and Technology", the Database Systems Group of Delft University of Technology organizes in co-operation with IBM Nederland n.v. THE SEMINAR: DATABASE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS FOR THE NINETIES Speakers from: France (O2 Technology) Germany (GMD, IBM, SNI) The Netherlands (BitByBit, PHILIPS, Syllogic, TU Delft) USA (IBM) Subjects: Object Databases, Engineering Databases and Methodology Tools for CAE, Query and Transaction Processing, CAD Frameworks, Coupling of Heterogeneous Databases, Standards (SQL3, ODMG-93, CFI), Distributed Client- Server Sites, etc. to be held on October 11-12, 1994 at the Delft University of Technology THE SEMINAR SERIES In recent years it has become clear that in many new application areas, conventional database management systems (DBMSs) only provide limited possibilities. Engineering, for instance, does not yet fully benefit from DBMS technology. World-wide, researchers and developers are now active in providing this new functionality along several different approaches (e.g. extended relational, semantic or object oriented approach). Numerous prototypes of new generation DBMSs have appeared. From a consumer's point of view the question is: "Which approach should I choose, and next, which system should I choose ?". There are no simple answers to these questions, since too many factors are involved. To keep you informed of the latest practical advances in DBMSs for "new" applications, last year the Database Systems (DBS) group of Mrs. prof.dr.ir. W. Gerhardt-Hackl at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) decided to start a series of annual seminars, entitled "Modern Developments in Database Systems - Science and Technology". Representatives of the international R&D community, invited from a variety of well known institutions, will talk about the state of the art developments in methodologies, systems, standards, techniques, etc. and will be available for discussion. The seminars alternately focus on concepts one year and emphasize on applications the other year. Last year the main program dealt with various aspects of object-DBMS (ODBMS) concepts, as viewed by prof. K. Dittrich and his group (Univ. Zurich). THE 1994 SEMINAR Next to developments of general interest, the '94 seminar "Database Systems and Applications for the Nineties" will focus on engineering applications. The speakers are from France (O2 Technology), Germany (GMD, IBM, SNI), the Netherlands (BitByBit, Philips, Syllogic, TU Delft) and the USA (IBM). All are active in the development area and, therefore, closely connected with the needs of industrial and other users. Among the topics covered are: - providing DBMS functionality to the programmer - optimization - distribution - interoperability - frameworks - standards The first day is dedicated to technological advances in general. The second day emphasizes on frameworks (a framework can be considered an extension to a DBMS that provides complete support for engineering applications, e.g. design and process flow management, and project management). The speakers on the second day have a common base: they have been involved in shaping the largest European project in this area (JESSI Common Framework), intended to make the European Community the world leader in framework technology. PROGRAM OCTOBER 11, ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY 09:00 Registration and coffee 09:40 Opening and welcome 09:50 Advanced Transaction Models (C. Mohan) 10:40 Coffee 11:00 Advanced Transaction Models (C. Mohan) 11:50 Object Orientation in SQL3 (P. Pistor) 12:40 Lunch 13:50 Interactions between Query Optimization and Concurrency Control (C. Mohan) 14:40 Managing Distributed Client/Server Database Sites (P.W. Adriaans) 15:30 Tea 15:50 O2, an ODMG Compliant Object Database System (F. Bancilhon) 16:40 Discussion 17:00 End of day 1 OCTOBER 12, ENGINEERING DATABASES 09:00 Coffee (registration of newcomers) 09:40 Welcome to newcomers 09:50 Standards in CAD Frameworks (E. Abel) 10:40 Coffee 11:00 SIFRAME - Concurrent Engineering Framework Based on OODBMS (T. Kathofer) 11:50 Application of Framework Technology in System Simulation Environments (P. Bingley) 12:40 Lunch 13:50 Coupling of Heterogeneous Databases by Federation Services (G. Kachel) 14:40 Methodology Tools for Engineering Environments (T.G.R. van Leuken) 15:30 Tea 15:50 Providing DBMS Functionality to the Programmer: Using a Virtual Object Approach (M.N. Sim) 16:40 Discussion 17:00 End of the seminar GENERAL INFORMATION - The seminar is organized by the Database Systems group of the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and IBM Nederland, and will take place at TU Delft on October 11 and 12, 1994. - Presentations will be held in English. - Further general information and announcement copies can be requested by: telephone (+31-15- 784475) telefax (+31-15-786632) e-mail (secr@is.twi.tudelft.NL). - Specific information may be obtained from J.P. Dotman, W. Gerhardt-Hackl or M.N. Sim (+31-15-784475). - Seminar information is available on the Campus Wide Information System (CWIS) of TU Delft (through WWW/Internet) under URL: http://www.twi.tudelft.nl/Local/dbs/ REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT - Dfl. 750,- cost for 2 day participation, registration done and paid by September 5 (no VAT obligations). - Dfl. 950,- cost for 2 day participation, late registration. - Dfl. 450,- cost for 1 day participation, registration done and paid by September 5. - Dfl. 550,- cost for 1 day participation, late registration. - Dfl. 100,- student rate, 2 day participation (proof of student status is required, proceedings, lunch, coffee and tea are included). - Your registration form should be sent to TUD/TWI/IS, P.O. Box 356, 2600 AJ Delft. - Registration closes on September 30. - Your payment should