FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OpenBase Developer Connection helps developers succeed — while cutting
costs and development time
Program supports new and experienced developers — from students and
entrepreneurial startups, to in-house development teams to create
cutting-edge Mac OS X applications
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA — January 25, 2002 – OpenBase International,
Ltd., developers of the first relational SQL database on Mac OS X, today
announced an extensive new program to help developers build solutions with
OpenBase SQL database technologies.
The OpenBase(R) database has long been recognized for delivering both:
scalable database performance and fault-tolerant data availability and
protection. The newly announced OpenBase Developer Connection(TM) (ODC)
program offers multiple levels of OpenBase Developer licenses and a variety
of services and resources, including: access to ODC Tool Connection(TM) for
publishing and sharing software; WebObjects and OpenBase Knowlegebases; a
complete extranet application for tracking purchases and technical support
questions; early access to OpenBase SQL beta software; and a substantial
credit for purchasing OpenBase SQL deployment licenses.
“The OpenBase Developer Connection delivers a whole new level of support
for developers designing innovative, next-generation applications for Mac
OS X and other platforms.” said Matthew Renda, Director of Worldwide
Marketing for OpenBase. “Members gain affordable access to OpenBase
developer licenses, and powerful ways to share resources, knowledge and
source code with others. For example, we offer perhaps the most accessible
archive of WebObjects mailing list information available online. And, with
significant discount credits on standard licenses the program practically
pays for itself.”
“Our objective with the ODC program is to help developers create the
software they envision, while reducing cost and development time.” said
Scott Keith, CTO of OpenBase International. “We want every developer to be
able to leverage the full power of our database products.”
“Mac OS X provides a rock solid foundation for developers to create
powerful applications,” said Ron Okamoto, Apple’s vice president of
Worldwide Developer Relations. “Developers have responded incredibly well
to Mac OS X, bringing many powerful applications to the platform, and can
now bring even more great programs to Mac customers due to the OpenBase
Developer Connection.”
A valuable connection at many levels, Developers can choose among four
different level of membership when joining the OpenBase Developer
Connection, depending on the database features, tools, and resources they
need to design and build their applications:
FREE ONLINE MEMBERSHIP
Developers who register at the OpenBase Developer Connection site receive
the following at no cost: an OpenBase Innovator(TM) license; OpenBase
SureStart(TM) support; access to the Developer Discussion forum for posting
questions and sharing advice; subscription to OpenBase news, updates and
release notes; unlimited use of the OpenBase KnowledgeBase library and
technical database; ODC WebObjects KnowledgeBase and periodic special
offers and discounts on OpenBase products.
SELECT MEMBERSHIP
Developers choosing an ODC Select Membership for $499 receive a one-year
subscription license for OpenBase PowerCenter(TM), providing full
performance and all the features — including Java Stored Procedures — at
a fraction of the $2,999 standard license cost. In addition to ODC Online
Membership privileges, ODC Select Members also receive: early access to
selected pre-release and beta versions of new OpenBase SQL products for
evaluation, testing and adoption; a $300 ODC program credit toward the
purchase of an OpenBase SQL standard license from the full line of OpenBase
SQL products; two (2) online support incidents (a $400 value); access to
the Tool Connection area of the ODC site, a rich resource for publishing
and sharing software; and periodic developer discounts and promotional
offers.
PREMIER MEMBERSHIP
Developers choosing the ODC Premier Membership for $999 receive a one-year
subscription license for OpenBase PowerCenter eCommerce Edition(TM),
complete with full performance and all the features — including integrated
credit card transaction processing and automated send/receive e-mail
functions – for well below the $3,999 standard license cost.
In addition to ODC Select Member privileges, ODC Premier Members also
receive: a total of five (5) online support incidents (a $1000 value);
plus, selecting from the full line of OpenBase SQL products, a $700 ODC
program credit toward the purchase of an OpenBase SQL standard license.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Eligible students choosing the ODC Student Membership for only $99 receive
a one-year subscription license for OpenBase Performer(TM), providing all
the features and performance at a fraction of the $1,999 standard license
cost.
In addition to ODC Online member privileges, ODC Student Members also
receive: Two (2) online support incidents (a $400 value); access to the
Tool Connection area of the ODC site, a rich resource for publishing and
sharing software; and periodic developer discounts and promotional offers.
For more information, please call OpenBase at 603-228-3339, or send e-mail
to info@openbase.com
About OpenBase
OpenBase SQL database solutions deliver the scalable performance and
uninterruptable data integrity and availability that e-business demands.
Proven in real-world applications since 1991, OpenBase SQL is the database
of choice for developers delivering innovative, industrial-strength,
applications on Mac OS X and other popular computing platforms. In addition
to industry-leading database innovations such as built-in, e-commerce
functions, OpenBase SQL comes with all the tools and interfaces to deliver
the next generation of internet and client/server applications, quickly and
cost-effectively.