Data-2-the-Web
for MySQL Speeds Web Database Creation and Significantly
Reduces IT Development Costs [June 2, 2005]
BURLINGTON,
Mass., June 2, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Building
and deploying browser- based database applications became
easier today with the release of Alpha Software's Data-2-the-Web
for MySQL. The new software allows MySQL developers
to create web-enabled databases in less than ten percent
of the time currently required to painstakingly program
in languages like PHP, ASP, Perl and JavaScript.
Data-2-the-Web has been "MySQL
Network Certified" -- assuring users that the new
product has gone through compatibility testing to make
sure it works seamlessly with the popular MySQL open
source database server and tools.
Nonprogrammers who have never had the
ability to connect web sites to databases or create
web-based applications such as: order entry, contact
management, registration systems, lead tracking, catalogs,
appointment scheduling, status reporting and e-commerce
applications can now create sophisticated web databases
that rival those produced by professionals.
"With Data-2-the-Web for MySQL,
nonprogrammers can build powerful web applications connected
to MySQL databases," said Bertrand Matthelie director
of Alliances for MySQL AB. "We are impressed by
the significant productivity gains that even experienced
programmers can achieve through the use of Data-2- the-Web.
In combination with MySQL Network, this new product
from Alpha can help reduce the time, cost and complexity
of building Web database applications."
A recent survey conducted by Harris
Interactive found that 81 percent of small businesses
polled plan to increase their technology spending an
average of 20 percent in the next two to three years
-- 68 percent saying they would do so over the coming
year.
"Data-2-the-Web is perfect for
companies like this that need to automate processes
online in order to compete in today's marketplace,"
says Richard Rabins, Alpha Software co-chairman. "Because
of its ease-of-use and cost savings, Data-2-the-Web
provides MySQL users and prospective users with a way
to maximize their IT spending."
Data-2-the-Web's "point & click"
Web Component Builder makes it possible for anyone to
quickly create a web database, while professional database
and web consultants can develop web databases faster
and at a lower cost for their clients.
"Data-2-the-Web for MySQL is the
only solution that lets nonprogrammers build powerful
Web/Browser database applications, and it's the fastest
way for developers to build these kinds of applications,"
says Rabins. "Typically, users need to get information
yesterday, rather than weeks or months from now. With
Data-2-the-Web for MySQL, users can put databases on
the Web in minutes or hours vs days or weeks, allowing
businesses to quickly increase sales and make intelligent
business decisions."
Dave McCormick, President of Massachusetts-based
web hosting company A5- online, had this to say: "When
I first saw Data-2-the-Web, I knew we had to expand
our hosting offering to support this product. Now, we
will be able to let a wide range of users build practical,
database-driven web sites quickly, which is exciting,
because most of our customers don't like to write code.
That's why they use Alpha Five. Now, they can take advantage
of the power of MySQL. And I definitely see developers
from the traditional MySQL community, who predominantly
have programming skills, using A5 to develop applications.
They get the same flexibility as with hand-coded PHP,
but they save weeks of coding time and debugging."
In March, PC Magazine awarded Alpha
Five its coveted Editors Choice Award. PC User Magazine
selected Alpha Five version 6 as the winner in their
annual Best Database Software category, beating out
both FileMaker 7 and the current version of MS Access.
Last December, in a PC Today Magazine shootout against
MS Access, Alpha Five received the highest score and
was cited for its ability to create web solutions along
with ease of use and the ability to build applications
in about a quarter of the time as compared to MS Access.
Data-2-the-Web Builder for MySQL comes
in two components. The Data-2-the- Web for MySQL Builder,
for designing and testing applications locally is free.
The Data-2-the-Web for MySQL Server is priced at $699
but is available at an introductory price of $199 for
an unlimited number of users per server. For more information,
please visit http://data2theweb.com and http://www.alphasoftware.com
About
Alpha Software Inc.
Alpha
Software Inc., headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts,
has been creating relational database applications renowned
for their ease-of-use for more than 20 years. The company
was founded in 1982 and has in excess of 1 million customers.
Alpha Five and Alpha Software are registered
trademarks of Alpha Software Inc. All other trademarks
mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Contact:
Richard Rabins
Alpha Software Inc.
Phone: (781) 229-4500 x22
Cell: (617) 838-4488
Richard@alphasoftware.com
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PJ Writing Group LLC
970.212.4703
pnastu@pjwritinggroup.com
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