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Novell Endorses ODMG Database Storage Specification for Java, and Selects POET Object Server as Key Vendor NICE, France -- May 15, 1998 -- Novell, Inc. announced today that it has endorsed the ODMG Binding for Java™, a database storage API specification for Java that is written and published by the Object Database Management Group, an independent standards body. In addition, Novell selected POET as their key provider of ODMG-compliant database products on the NetWare platform. By endorsing the ODMG API, and offering an ODMG-compliant solution on NetWare, Novell reinforces their commitment to make NetWare the best platform for server side Java.The ODMG Binding for Java specification provides developers with a simple and efficient means for building cross-platform Java applications that automatically store Java objects in databases. The complex programming task of connecting applications to various databases is greatly simplified with the ODMG's API. Through this mechanism, the Java objects are stored natively, avoiding the complex and error-prone process of mapping these objects to relational tables. By combining this with the POET Object Server on NetWare, developers now have a complete solution for server-side Java. "The ODMG API provides Java developers with the industry-endorsed open standard for native Java persistence," said Chris Stone, senior vice president of corporate strategy at Novell. "POET's high- performance object database technology on NetWare in combination with Novell's Open Solutions Architecture (OSA) is a great foundation for Java developers tasked with creating demanding new business applications. We are excited to have POET working with Novell in our commitment to deliver the ideal server platform for Java solutions." "As an active member of the ODMG, POET was heavily involved in defining the ODMG Standard. We are especially proud of being selected by Novell as the preferred Solution for server-side Java on NetWare. This provides us with tremendous opportunity to demonstrate POET's value to Novell's ISV and corporate developer communities," added Dirk Bartels, President and CEO of POET Software. The ODMG Binding for Java is part of ODMG 2.0 specification, a recently published specification that defines a standard ways for applications written in Java, C++ and SmallTalk to interact with various databases. An overview of the specification and the news release announcing its availability can be found on the web at http://www.odmg.org. In addition to Novell, companies like POET, Sun Microsystems, Ardent Software, Computer Associates, Objectivity and Versant are supporting the ODMG binding for Java.
About Novell Founded in 1983, Novell (NASDAQ: NOVL) is the world's leading provider of network software. The company offers a wide range of network solutions for distributed network, Internet/intranet and small-business markets, as well as the network computing industry's most comprehensive education and technical support programs. Information about Novell and its complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com.
About POET Software Corporation POET Software Corporation is the leading provider of object databases for NetWare and Windows NT, providing unique value for packaged applications and embedded systems that require performance, scalability, small footprint and zero management overhead. The company is capitalizing on the powerful combination of its core database competency plus its expertise in providing XML/SGML solutions to provide leadership for the XML technology wave. POET's new Content Management Suite is the leading solution enabling development of next-generation Web and eCommerce applications. POET's award- winning technology is used by developers in leading companies throughout the United States and Europe. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California, and can be reached at www.poet.com.
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