Daffodil announced general availability of its Java Database Management Server with enhanced stability and optimised performance and featuring Multi Version Concurrency Control.


New Delhi, India July 10, 2003 – Daffodil Software, a leading Software firm in Java database technology based at Hisar, today announced the release of Daffodil DB version 2.2 - a powerful Java database that combines the best-of-breed features along with advanced GUI database management tools at an affordable price. It is based on latest industry standards that include SQL 99 and JDBC 3.0 Type 4 driver, and is J2EE certified by Sun.

Some of the new features added to Daffodil DB version 2.2 are database encryption based on specific algorithms, Unicode support, improved browser, B+ tree indexing, support for some of the advanced features of JDBC 3.0, byte comparison and reduced footprint. The inherited features from the previous versions include Multi Version Concurrency Control, concurrent access of multiple databases, enhanced error messages, a fast Daffodil DB shell for faster data access and significant performance enhancement.

The product offers ease of use and installation. The product is targeted at customers that need to build powerful business applications in Java, which require an embedded lightweight but powerful database solution capable of handling complex needs. It is ideal for Independent Software Vendors who aim at offering an integrated database with their application for faster deployment, or an internal database to capture application metadata. It is equally suitable for end-users who require an efficient and lightweight database for cataloguing and storing all types of data.

The development license of Daffodil DB version 2.2 comes with free developer license whereas the deployment license carries a price tag of US$ 99 for its embedded edition and US$ 199 for its network edition with provision for discounts on bulk procurement. The vast gamut of features accorded by Daffodil DB version 2.2 at such reasonable prices is undoubtedly an unmatched advantage for end-users.

Yogesh Agarwal, President & CEO of the Company, said, “Our product will offer tough competition to the other players in Java database market because of the comprehensive range of features that it offers at most competitive price. It has been designed to cater to diverse business needs and a wide range of database requirements of its end-user in the most satisfying manner.”

Parveen Agarwal, Project Manager, said, “We are poised to derive benefit from the large and growing Java database market and the changing industry trends. Daffodil DB provides a Java database that embeds in varied software applications with comparatively greater ease because of its small footprint, platform independence, scalability and shorter development cycles that make it a powerful, affordable and easy-to-use solution. We are initially targeting Independent Software Vendors in India and abroad”

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About Daffodil Software Ltd.
Daffodil’s is an emerging name at the horizon of Java database market with the promise of delivering world-class database solutions at most competitive price. Co-founded by Yogesh Agarwal and Puneet Agarwal in 1999, since its inception, Daffodil Software Ltd. has been incessantly engaged in building a pure Java database. The untiring efforts of its dedicated team of software professionals have culminated into Daffodil DB, a pure Java Database.

Both embedded and server editions of Daffodil DB enable a new class of Java-based networked applications to support e-commerce and Web-based applications and Internet devices. Daffodil DB provides the lowest cost of ownership by delivering robust, platform-independent data storage with breakthroughs in ease of use, near-zero administration and portability.

Version 2.2 of Daffodil DB is now available. For pricing and further product information contact sales@daffodildb.com or visit our website at http://www.daffodildb.com.

Note to Editors - Daffodil, Daffodil logo and Daffodil DB logo are trademarks of Daffodil Software Ltd. All other product, trademark, company or service names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Company Address :
19, Tilak Bazaar,
City : Hisar
Zip Code : 125001
State : Haryana
Country : India
Phone Number : 91-1662-237607 / 237608
Fax No. : 91-1662-232269
Company URL : http://www.daffodilwoods.com

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