daffodil db version 2.2 hits
Java Database Market
New Delhi, India July 10, 2003 � Daffodil Software, a leading Software firm in Java database technology based at Hisar, today announced the release of Daffodil DB version 2.2 - a powerful Java database that combines the best-of-breed features alongwith advanced GUI database management tools at an affordable price. It is based on latest industry standards that include SQL 99 and
JDBC 3.0 Type 4 driver, and is
J2EE certified by Sun.
Some of the new features added to Daffodil DB version 2.2 are database encryption based on specific algorithms, Unicode support, improved browser, B+ tree indexing, support for some of the advanced features of JDBC 3.0, byte comparison and reduced footprint. The inherited features from the previous versions include Multi Version Concurrency Control, concurrent access of multiple databases, enhanced error messages, a fast Daffodil DB shell for faster data access and significant performance enhancement.
The product offers ease of use and installation. The product is targeted at customers that need to build powerful business applications in Java, which require an embedded lightweight but powerful database solution capable of handling complex needs. It is ideal for Independent Software Vendors who aim at offering an integrated database with their application for faster deployment, or an internal database to capture application metadata. It is equally suitable for end-users who require an efficient and lightweight database for cataloguing and storing all types of data.
The development license of Daffodil DB version 2.2 comes for free developer license whereas the deployment license carries a price tag of 99US$ for its embedded edition and 199US$ for its network edition with provision for discounts on bulk procurement. The vast gamut of features accorded by Daffodil DB version 2.2 at such reasonable prices is undoubtedly an unmatched advantage for end-users.
Yogesh Agarwal, President & CEO of the Company, said, �Our product will offer tough competition to the other players in Java database market because of the comprehensive range of features that it offers at most competitive price. It has been designed to cater to diverse business needs and a wide range of database requirements of its end-user in the most satisfying manner.�
Parveen Agarwal, Project Manager, said, �We are poised to derive benefit from the large and growing Java database market and the changing industry trends. Daffodil DB provides a Java database that embeds in varied software applications with comparatively greater ease because of its small footprint, platform independence, scalability and shorter development cycles that make it a powerful, affordable and easy-to-use solution. We are initially targeting Independent Software Vendors in India and abroad�
About Daffodil Softwares Ltd.:
Daffodil Software Limited is a software company that focuses on providing Java based relational database solutions to Independent Software Vendors in India and abroad, in addition to direct database users.
Daffodil's development centre in Hisar, India, is just a 4-hour drive from its New Delhi Sales office. Far enough from the frenetic pace of the capital city, it is conducive to creativity and productivity. Daffodil's Hisar facility has comprehensive infrastructure and human resources to produce world class software products.
For further information:
Website:
www.daffodildb.com
