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DataMirror Announces Participation in Microsoft's Data Warehousing Alliance
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Date: Tuesday, May 6, 1997
Source: Business Wire
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE) via Individual Inc. -- (TSE:DMC.) DataMirror
Corporation (TSE: DMC), a leading developer of data transformation and
replication software, today announced its participation in Microsoft's Data
Warehousing Alliance. This alliance will provide services and products to
speed the implementation of data warehousing solutions based on Microsoftr
SQL Server(TM) and other related Microsoft BackOffice(TM) technologies.
"Participation in this initiative demonstrates that DataMirror is committed
to supporting our customers who choose to build data warehouses on the
Microsoft SQL Server database and the Microsoft BackOffice platform," said
Nigel Stokes, Chairman and CEO of DataMirror. "Our family of data
replication products ensures that our customers have the ability to move
and transform data from where it is to where it needs to be."
The Microsoft Data Warehousing Alliance will establish key working
relationships within the Data Warehousing industry to deliver more
cost-effective and high performance data warehousing solutions on the
Microsoft BackOffice Platform. Participation in the program requires
BackOffice certification, and compliance to COM and OLE DB interfaces to
ensure the reliable interaction of the various components that comprise a
data warehousing solution including cross-platform replication, data
analysis and presentation tools. Members will also participate in joint
marketing and selling activities such as seminars, trade shows and
advertising.
"We are excited to have DataMirror participate in our Data Warehousing
Alliance," said Joe Brown, Product Manager for Data Warehousing at
Microsoft. "Their support for multiple database systems and
transformational replication products will make it easier for Microsoft
BackOffice customers to implement data warehousing solutions based on the
combined technologies of the Alliance members."
DataMirror markets a family of products that provide customers with the
flexibility to easily move and synchronize data without the need to
restructure or reprogram applications that run their business. DataMirror's
family of replication software includes Transformation Server for Microsoft
SQL Server which offers bi-directional transformational replication between
Windows NT(R) and AS/400 based systems. DataMirror Transformation Server
complements IT requirements for increasingly popular applications such as
data warehousing, back up and recovery, data distribution, custom
application development, high availability, and Internet commerce.
About DataMirror Corporation
DataMirror's software products deliver quick, cost efficient,
programming-free transformation and replication that enable organizations
to move data from where it is to where it needs to be. DataMirror,
headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada, designs, develops and markets
its products in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific region. DataMirror's
common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DMC'.
DataMirror can be reached by visiting their World Wide Web site at
http://www.datamirror.com, calling 905-415-0310, or faxing 905-415-0340.
DataMirror and Transformation Server are trademarks of DataMirror
Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and BackOffice are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
and/or other countries. All other products and services listed herein are
trademarks of their respective companies.
CONTACT: DataMirror Corporation - Investor Relations | Ron Peters,
905/415-0310 ext. 290 | or | DataMirror Corporation - Investor Relations |
Maria Kardaris, 905/415-0310 ext. 284 | [email protected] | or |
DataMirror Corporation - Public Relations | Barbara Wood, 905/415-0310 ext.
233 | [email protected] | or | DataMirror Corporation - Public Relations
| Sheryl Kingstone, 617/745-0724 | [email protected]
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