Software Tool simplifies application development.

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As development tool for Microsoft® .NET Framework-based environments, DataWindow .NET(TM) v2.0 simplifies and accelerates creation of data-driven applications. It supports Microsoft .NET Framework v2.0 and Visual Studio® 2005. Software lets users build DataWindows directly from Microsoft standard DataSets and DataTables. Offering control and flexibility over reports, it delivers autosize functionality and support for database connectivity, including Oracle and ADO.NET.



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Sybase Releases DataWindow .Net 2.0, Taking Data-Driven Applications From Complex to Virtually Code-Less



Application Development Tool Delivers Support for the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

SYNOPSIS: Sybase, Inc. announces DataWindow .NET 2.0, a component to simplify application development for the Microsoft .NET Framework-based developer community, taking data-driven application development from complex to virtually code-less.

DUBLIN, Calif., April 3 -- Sybase, Inc. (NYSE:SY), a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, today unveiled Sybase DataWindow .NET(TM) 2.0, a powerful development tool for Microsoft(R) .NET Framework-based environments that simplifies and accelerates the creation of data-driven applications. This new release delivers support for the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, demonstrating Sybase's continued commitment to the development and delivery of next-generation tooling needs to .NET Framework-based developers. This release will make it increasingly easier to create powerful data-driven applications.

"With the release of Sybase DataWindow .NET 2.0, Sybase expands its continued commitment to the Microsoft .NET Framework," said Jay Roxe, lead product manager of the .NET Developer Product Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "This ensures that developers can more easily connect their applications. With products like these, the developer community can continue to fully address the needs of its customers."

"In conjunction with the .NET Framework 2.0, the new efficiencies and functionalities in Sybase's tools give our customers a level of control and agility that they demand," said Karen Frederiksen, director of Application Development Technology at Sybase. "DataWindow .NET boosts developers' performance with proven 4GL RAD capability so that they can develop data-driven applications in an almost codeless-way."

New Features and Benefits of DataWindow .NET 2.0

DataWindow .NET 2.0 delivers support for Microsoft standards as well as new core functionality. In addition to supporting the .NET Framework 2.0, developers can now build DataWindows directly from Microsoft standard DataSets and DataTables. New properties and functionality, including autosize height on all parts of a DataWindow, give customers more control and flexibility over their reports. As well, a new presentation style, the TreeView, is now available for easily presenting hierarchical data. Other features and benefits include:

-- Supports Microsoft Visual Studio(R) 2005

-- Enhanced autosize functionality enabling developers to more easily build complex forms and reports

-- Updated support for database connectivity, including Oracle and ADO.NET makes tedious database tasks easier

-- Updated icons

-- New DatePicker edit mask for putting calendar functionality into a data field

-- Enhanced support for DropDownDataWindows used in Web applications, delivering functionality for users to make more data available to end-users

Pricing and Availability

Sybase DataWindow .NET is available now and priced at $695 USD. For more information, or to place an order, please call 1-800-8-SYBASE, or visit www.sybase.com/datawindow.net .

About Sybase, Inc.

Sybase is one of the largest global enterprise software companies exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers and partners to create an information edge. The world's most critical data in commerce, communications, finance, government and healthcare runs on Sybase. For more information, visit the Sybase Web site: www.sybase.com/ .

NOTE: Sybase and DataWindow .NET are registered trademarks of Sybase, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other company and product names mentioned may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

Microsoft and Visual Studio are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

CONTACT: Joan Fronske of Sybase, Inc., +1-925-236-4893, or Joan.Fronske@sybase.com; or Keely Johnson of Citigate Cunningham for Sybase, Inc., +1-512-493-2071, or kjohnson@citigatecunningham.com

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