REAL Software Acquires Database Technology from SQLabs
REAL Software, Inc. announced today the company has acquired SQLite-based database technology developed by SQLabs of San Diego, California.
Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 5, 2005 -- REAL Software, Inc. announced
today the
company has acquired SQLite-based database technology developed by SQLabs of San
Diego, California. This technology includes SQLitePlugInPro for REALbasic and
SQLiteServer. SQLitePlugInPro is a popular database plugin that enables
development of single-user database applications. SQLiteServer is a SQLite-based
database server.
"We acquired this technology so that REALbasic users
will have instant access to a well-known, industry-standard, fast, dependable,
SQL-based database engine on which to build powerful database applications,"
stated Geoff Perlman, president and CEO of REAL Software. "In addition, they
will be able to do so on Windows, Macintosh and Linux, furthering our firm
commitment to provide cross-platform that really works."
"By acquiring
this technology, REAL Software is paving the way to provide powerful database
development technology to REALbasic users," offered Will Leshner, principal of
SQLabs. "Since it is based on SQLite which is public-domain, fast and reliable,
REALbasic users gain an industry-standard database engine that's tailored to
meet their needs."
The single-user database engine will be included in an
upcoming release of REALbasic. Plans for the database server will be announced
later this year.
About SQLabs
SQLabs is a software design, development
and consulting company that creates everything from plugins in C++ to full
applications written entirely in REALbasic. The company specializes in database
solutions, especially those that incorporate local databases using SQLite. The
company is located in San Diego, California and can be found on the web at http://www.sqlabs.net.
About REALbasic
REALbasic is
a full-featured software design environment easily suited to creating all kinds
of applications, from utilities to enterprise-class applications. REALbasic is
highly compatible with Visual Basic and includes a utility to help migrate
existing Visual Basic applications. REALbasic is available now starting at
$99.95 direct from REAL Software, Fry's and other software retailers. REALbasic
Professional Edition, required for cross-platform deployment, starts at $399.95
and includes extended functionality for database and team
development.
About REAL Software
REAL Software provides REALbasic,
Cross-Platform That Really Works, for people who want to create and deliver
cross-platform software for Windows, Macintosh and Linux. REALbasic is highly
compatible with Visual Basic and includes a utility to help migrate Visual Basic
applications cross-platform.REAL Software was founded in 1996 and is based in
Austin, Texas. For more information visit http://www.realsoftware.com or call 512.328.7325.
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