“Centura Software Corp. (Nasdaq:CNTR), a global leader and
provider of solutions that mobilize the enterprise, announced today
the launch of db.star, its secure, high-performance open source
ultra-small footprint embeddable database solution for handheld
devices. Designed to run on platforms including Windows-powered
Pocket PC, Palm, and Linux, db.star helps facilitate instant access
to enterprise information dynamically and securely while away from
the office. Moreover, the db.star family facilitates the porting of
mobile applications between Pocket PC, Palm and Linux.“
“The db.star open source kernel is based on more than 15 years
of embedded data management experience. db.star sports features
ideal for application developers. It has a runtime library API of
more than 150 C functions, giving developers all the functionality
they need to streamline the development cycle. Its ultra-small
footprint allows high-performance data management in the
resource-constrained environment of handheld devices. On platforms
where multiple applications can be executed concurrently, db.star’s
Lock Manager manages each transaction, ensuring data integrity.
Integrating Centura’s patent-pending SafeGarde technology, db.star
supplies total enterprise information security.”
“Centura’s recently announced eSNAPP 2.0 connectivity server
will work hand-in-hand with db.star to securely extend critical
business information from back-end systems to handheld devices in
real time. eSNAPP 2.0 and db.star provide access to corporate
information while keeping the right data on the right devices;
server data stays on the server, immediate-need data stays on the
mobile device. Bridging the gap between legacy systems and
Information Appliances (IA), eSNAPP 2.0 integrates handheld devices
into the mobile workers’ set of tools. The bottom line is increased
productivity and lower total cost of ownership with complete
security.”