DataDirect Connect - Competitive Advantage Matrix for Sybase Data Providers

DataDirect

Competitors (including Sybase)

DataDirect Benefit

100% pure managed code

Provider is not 100% managed – it relies on the native database client

Managed code eliminates calls outside the CLR providing better performance, scalability, security and reliability.

No database clients

Native database clients are required

Cost to develop, test and deploy are greatly reduced since the database client is not needed. In addition, application issues relating to client version issues are eliminated.

Interoperability between Sybase versions and across other databases (e.g., Oracle)

Support limited to Sybase 12.x

Interoperability between databases and versions reduces development, testing and deployment cost and eliminates vendor lock-in.

Robust functionality

Sybase lacks critical functionality including distributed transaction support.

DataDirect's robust functionality ensures that your application can satisfy the most demanding set of requirements.