NEWS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 100% PURE JAVA JDBC DRIVER FOR SOLID Server Solid Information Technology Ltd today announced its 100% Pure JavaTM JDBCTM driver for the SOLID Server database management system. The new native driver offers Java applications speedy access to Solids robust and compact database engine. The general availability date is October 1, 1997. "Software professionals are now able to develop highly advanced Java applications that include robust unattended database functionality", said Mr. Kyosti Laiho of Solid Information Technology. "Our robust and compact database engine and the native JDBC driver form a dream package for Java developers. Formerly viewed as something cumbersome and heavy, database management can now be embedded in anything from advanced web applications to consumer-oriented internet appliances." Silicon Valley based Encanto Networks, Inc. is one of the early implementers of SOLID Server with the JDBC driver. "Solids database engine with the native JDBC driver is an important component in our internet solution," said Kal Krishnan, Encantos Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. "This partnership will allow our customers to build more robust web storefronts and easily manipulate, edit and store data from their web sites." Encanto is developing an end-to-end Internet solution to help small businesses and retailers create and maintain their own web presence. Additional information on Encanto Networks can be found at http://www.encanto.com. "We are delighted that Solid Information Technology has been awarded 100% Pure Java Certification for its JDBC driver," said George Paolini, director of corporate marketing at Sun Microsystems JavaSoft division. "SOLID Server provides customers with advanced database management for Java applications." SOLID Server is a unique standards-compliant, robust and compact database engine requiring minimal or no administrator attention, developed by Solid Information Technology Ltd. Solid's database components are in embedded use in packaged software, application development tools, web sites, handheld devices, point of sale systems, industrial products, and many more. Headquartered in Helsinki, Solid is a recognized innovator of breakthrough database technologies with worldwide distributors and partners. Solid can be found on the World Wide
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