INFORMIX ANNOUNCES APRIL DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS ON ALPHA AXP SYSTEMS
INFORMIX ANNOUNCES APRIL DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS ON ALPHA AXP SYSTEMS 64-Bit Architecture, Robust, High-Performance Database Products Provide Users With Unlimited Computing Possibilities SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (March 17, 1993) Informix Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:IFMX) and Digital Equipment Corporation today announced the Informix family of database software products will be available in April,1993 on Digital's family of Alpha AXP computers and the DEC OSF/1 for AXP operating system. Alpha AXP, introduced in November, 1992, is based on the first advanced 64-bit architecture and provides a universal platform for enabling unlimited open computing possibilities. The availability of Informix database software products on the new platform will allow users take advantage of a wider spectrum of database computing applications. "Informix has led the industry in providing information management products on open systems. We are underscoring that commitment by bringing our products to Digital's open, universal computing environment," said Gilbert Wai, vice president, Informix Software. "The combination of the Alpha AXP and our database products will produce significant gains for users in the areas of productivity, capability and performance." "Informix was one of the first major database companies to announce its support of the new Alpha AXP architecture and we are pleased that it has backed that early commitment with early delivery of its leading database products," said William Demmer, vice president, Computer Systems Group, Digital Equipment Corporation. The Alpha AXP universal platform offers a choice of three open software environments, a choice of open standards, and a choice of hardware and network interconnects. The platform also includes a family of Alpha AXP systems ranging from powerful desktop workstations to mainframe-class servers, and a comprehensive software suite of language tools and utilities. Informix products available on Alpha AXP will include: - INFORMIX(-OnLine, a high-performance, mainframe-caliber server with online transaction processing (OLTP) and multimedia capabilities; - INFORMIX-STAR, a distributed database software for manipulating multiple databases; - INFORMIX-SE, a SQL-based server for small to medium range applications; - INFORMIX-NET, a connectivity software for client/server applications; - INFORMIX-TP/XA, an OnLine companion product that links INFORMIX-OnLine to any X/Open-compliant transaction manager; - C-ISAM, an X-Open-compliant library of C functions for creating indexed sequential files. - INFORMIX-4GL Family, the leading UNIX-based fourth generation language and programming tools for rapid application development; - INFORMIX-SQL, an integrated tools suite that provides speed, power and security required in large and small database applications; and - INFORMIX-ESQL/C, a tool that enables developers to embed SQL database commands into C. About Digital Digital Equipment Corporation, headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts, is the leading worldwide supplier of networked computer systems, software, and services. Digital pioneered and leads the industry in interactive, distributed, and multivendor computing. Digital and its business partners deliver the power to use the best integrated solution -- from desktop to data center -- in open information environments. About Informix Informix Software, Inc., is a leading supplier of information management software providing solutions from the database through the desktop. Informix products include powerful distributed database management systems, robust application development tools and graphical- and character-based productivity software for delivering information to every significant desktop platform. With corporate headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., Informix has European headquarters in London, and Asia/Pacific headquarters in Singapore. # # # -- INFORMIX OPENS EUROPEAN SOFTWARE CENTER IN DUBLIN, IRELAND MENLO PARK, Calif., (March 17, 1993) Informix Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:IFMX) today announced that it has signed an agreement with the Industrial Development Authority of Ireland (IDA) to establish a European software center in Ireland. The new operation will be responsible for Informix's European software development, production, and distribution. "The opening of this new software center illustrates our commitment to the European market," said Phil White, Chairman & CEO, Informix. "Centralization of our European R&D efforts will not only allow us to continue our growth in this important market, but will provide a significant boost to Ireland's economy." Informix's revenue in Europe grew 71 percent last year and accounted for 42 percent of the company's $284 million 1992 earnings. In addition to the new software center in Ireland, Informix has 15 offices in 12 countries, managed by 11 European subsidiaries, and a large network of distributors throughout Europe. Informix products include the company's high-performance online transaction processing (OLTP) database server, INFORMIX-OnLine; and the INFORMIX-4GL, family of application development tools. About Informix Informix Software, Inc., is a leading supplier of information management software providing solutions from the database through the desktop. Informix products include powerful distributed database management systems, robust application development tools and graphical- and character-based productivity software for delivering information to every significant desktop platform. With corporate headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., Informix has European headquarters in London, and Asia/Pacific headquarters in Singapore. # # # -- %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% William Daul Advanced Support INFORMIX SOFTWARE INC. 4100 Bohannon Dr. (415) 926-6488 - wk Menlo Park, CA. 94025 uunet!infmx!billd or billd@informix.com