Sybase Releases jConnect for JDBC 3.0

Sybase, Inc. today announced the
release of jConnect for JDBC 3.0, a 100% Pure Java implementation of Java
Database Connectivity
(JDBC).

jConnect for JDBC 3.0 provides direct database access for business
applications created with Java, and features increased performance and
security for Java applets or applications.

According to Sybase, jConnect for JDBC 3.0 shows a 50% higher
performance than the 2.0 release. The improved processing speeds enable
users to quickly access their information.

Additionally, version 3.0 supports the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol.
SSL provides users with end-to-end data encryption and authentication of
Java applets by utilizing the customer’s existing browser SSL configuration.

Other improvements include multibyte character set support, enabling full
internationalization. This enables developers to create international
applications. The tool now includes support for many Asian character sets,
including Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

A free trial development version of jConnect for JDBC may be downloaded
from the Sybase Web site. The full release is sold on a per-server basis
of $495 per server, with unlimited client access. The Enterprise version
retails for $1,995 per server. Additional information may be found on the
Sybase Web site.