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Jeeves Solutions Selects DataDirect Technologies for Critical Software ProductDataDirect Connect(R) Used to Help Port JeevesOne(TM) from Windows to Solaris, Embedded to Provide Consistent Database Access Across PlatformsROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2002-- DataDirect Technologies, the leading provider of components for connecting data and applications, has announced that Jeeves Solutions(SM), the enterprise software division of Ask Jeeves®, Inc., has selected DataDirect Connect® for ODBC to help port the JeevesOne(TM) application to Solaris. JeevesOne is a Web-based advanced natural language search, self-service and customer intelligence gathering solution for enterprises. Designed to improve the efficiency of the Web as a support and sales channel, JeevesOne expands the breadth of interaction that customers have with companies online. "DataDirect Connect provided the precise level of functionality we needed," said Tuoc Luong, senior vice president of products for Jeeves Solutions. "In addition, DataDirect Technologies has a good reputation, good backing, and a history of success." Jeeves Solutions had made the decision to port JeevesOne from Windows to Solaris, and needed to maintain compatibility of database access across both platforms. DataDirect Connect for ODBC provided the only data connectivity technology with consistent functionality for both Solaris and Windows, allowing Jeeves Solutions to maintain a high level of consistency in the JeevesOne codeline, thus reducing development and maintenance costs. DataDirect Connect components are embedded within JeevesOne to access data stored in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. DataDirect Technologies provides customers with a Windows-compatible ODBC implementation for UNIX that enables developers to more readily and easily support all platforms consistently, independent of functionality. "We're delighted that DataDirect Connect components are being used in this highly visible and heavily used application," said John Goodson, vice president of Product Operations for DataDirect Technologies. "DataDirect Technologies is committed to giving developers the best experience quickly and effectively integrating applications and enterprise databases, and we're looking forward to working with Jeeves Solutions to help ensure their success with JeevesOne." About DataDirect Technologies, Inc. DataDirect Technologies is the leading provider of components for connecting software to data, providing standards-based technology that ensures consistent behavior and performance across diverse environments such as J2EE, .NET, Web, and client/server. With the most comprehensive support for ODBC, JDBC, ADO and XML, DataDirect Technologies helps developers bring software to market faster by speeding development, integration and deployment. No matter what the standard, platform, or data source, DataDirect Technologies ensures the easiest experience connecting software to data. datadirect-technologies.com About Jeeves Solutions Jeeves Solutions is the leading provider of enterprise class natural language technology that delivers Connected Self-Service and essential customer intelligence. Jeeves Solutions' product offering spans from a competitively priced search solution to our flagship self-service offering, JeevesOne Enterprise. Through an intuitive interface that connects customers with the information, products and services they are looking for, Jeeves Solutions closes the loop with sophisticated analytics that deliver critical, customer-driven information to corporations. This essential data enables companies worldwide to build profitable relationships with their customers, prospects and suppliers. By learning from every online customer visit, Jeeves Solutions helps companies cost-effectively increase the quality and depth of customer interactions and leverage customer insight to guide product, sales and marketing strategies. Jeeves Solutions has more than 40 corporate customers including British Telecom, Roche, DaimlerChrysler, Nestle and Nike, as well as government users including the State of Washington. A division of Ask Jeeves, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASKJ - News), based in Emeryville, California, Jeeves Solutions may be contacted at www.jeevessolutions.com or by calling 866/JEEVES1. DataDirect Connect is a registered trademark of DataDirect Technologies. Ask Jeeves is a registered trademark of Ask Jeeves, Inc. JeevesOne is a trademark of Ask Jeeves, Inc. and Jeeves Solutions is a service mark of Ask Jeeves, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. JeevesOne is patent pending. Editorial Contact: Michele Mehl Jeeves Solutions 425-398-8222 mmehl@jeevessolutions.com top of page |
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