For SaaS Providers, Performance is Nothing Short of Everything

by JakeS on May 9, 2012

in Application Performance,Application Performance,Cloud Computing,Java,JDBC,ODBC,SaaS

For SaaS providers today, performance is perhaps the most important business metric. Why? Because it directly impacts both top and bottom lines. When SaaS performance declines: Support costs increase—as technical support is overburdened by incidents SLAs are missed—leading to brand damage and, in some cases, penalties Operating costs increase—as providers add more infrastructure to compensate [...]

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How to bulk insert JDBC batches into Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase

by Sumit Sarkar on May 9, 2012

in Bulk Data,JDBC

Are you looking to improve performance of JDBC batch inserts into SQL Server, Oracle, and Sybase?   If so, you are not alone based on the buzz surrounding codeless DataDirect Bulk Load in our Type 5 Progress DataDirect JDBC drivers.  The common requirement is to speed up inserts for large amounts of data from Java Application environments; [...]

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Protecting Your Data with Encrypted User Credentials

May 7, 2012

It seems that everyone in IT is talking about security these days.  And it’s hardly surprising, given the recent security breach with VISA and mastercard, everyone in AND out of IT is wary of identity theft and its consequences. I came across a New York Times article from last summer, that focused on why user [...]

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Top 5 Salesforce.com questions for OBIEE, EBS, OWB, ODI and ADF from #CL12LV

April 26, 2012

We are really excited about the response from Oracle shops to our SQL approach via ODBC and JDBC to fully integrate Oracle applications with Salesforce.com at Collaborate 12, Oracle User’s Community.  There was a roaring applause and folks tweeted about our session (#940 – SQL Access to Salesforce.com Data) that included a demo of a SQL-92 inner [...]

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Progress DataDirect is presenting at COLLABORATE 12!

April 20, 2012

Join us in Las Vegas for COLLABORATE 12 – described as the “…one event that delivers the full spectrum of Oracle Technology and Applications education that you need to boost results and drive efficiency all year long…”. In addition to showcasing our products at booth 1618, we will demonstrate how to improve application efficiency, as well [...]

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Link or Import Salesforce.com data in real time to Microsoft Access in 15 minutes

April 17, 2012

With all the next generation technology available today from business intelligence, operational responsiveness and cloud computing; organizations still rely on Microsoft Access.  From what Salesforce shops are telling me, there are very compelling use cases from SMBs to the Fortune 100 for connectivity from MSAccess to Salesforce.com.  And I can relate since I manually run [...]

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Why is ensuring the security of your data important?

April 12, 2012

The recent breach in credit card security with VISA and MasterCard accounts is just one of many stories we hear on a regular basis that put us on edge when it comes to our personal data getting compromised. Some IT folks in charge of application and database security might say “what we have is good enough”, yet [...]

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How to deploy 64-bit ADO.NET and Entity Framework applications for Sybase, DB2, Oracle

April 12, 2012

There is a surge in interest for Sybase, Oracle and DB2 ADO.NET providers for use with 64-bit .NET applications built across ADO.NET, Entity Framework, and NHibernate.  Like these shops, you are probably reading this article since you’ve encountered an issue upgrading a development PC or server to 64-bit. Does Progress DataDirect have 64-bit ADO.NET providers? [...]

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Progress DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET and LightSwitch

April 9, 2012

Recently, a Microsoft blogger gave a “shout out” to Progress DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET providers – for DB2, Sybase, Oracle, and SQL Server working with LightSwitch RTM version 1. Not surprising since our resident ADO.NET expert, Sumit Sarkar, wrote a blog about LightSwitch earlier this year with step by step instructions on using DataDirect ADO.NET providers with Microsoft [...]

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How Progress DataDirect OpenAccess Saves Lives

March 23, 2012

Imagine getting prescribed the wrong medication, or being given the wrong diagnosis at the hospital.  That’s what can happen when critical applications and databases go down in a major hospital.  And whether it’s incorrect diagnosis or medication, either one of those scenarios can be deadly.  That’s why UZ Leuven, Belgium’s largest university hospital, chose to work with [...]

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