DataDirect Technologies Launches Online Store Featuring Industry Leading ODBC Drivers

Industry's Most Comprehensive Suite of ODBC Drivers Now Available Online for Purchase; DataDirect Connect for JDBC™ Drivers to Follow

BEDFORD, Mass. — November 21, 2006 — DataDirect Technologies, the unparalleled leader in data connectivity and mainframe integration, and an operating company of Progress Software Corporation (Nasdaq: PRGS), today announced the launch of a new Web store allowing the purchase of server licensed database drivers. The new store introduces secure online purchase and download of the DataDirect Connect® for ODBC product – the most feature-rich suite of ODBC drivers available, supporting major platforms and databases, including Oracle, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase and Informix as well as Pervasive SQL, Paradox, dbase, Clipper and Foxpro.

The online store will enable software developers and architects to purchase product licenses for DataDirect Technologies’ line of high-performance 32-bit ODBC drivers based on its recently announced connection based pricing options. This new pricing model allows customers to purchase based on their application size and scale requirements. This alternative pricing structure is well suited for organizations that have workgroup or batch-type applications needing reliable, high-performance database connectivity.

“The DataDirect Web store provides a convenient and easy way for software developers in need of high-quality, high-performance database drivers to quickly react to their customer or end-user requirements,” said Eric Egertson, vice president of North American sales for DataDirect Technologies. “Whether building large scale, critical systems or maintaining routine applications, DataDirect is committed to delivering value to our customers while simplifying the licensing process.”

The DataDirect Connect for ODBC product eliminates complex development and configuration tasks and enables rapid support of new database versions and features – helping software developers bring business-critical applications to market faster. Using its unique wire protocol architecture, the DataDirect Connect for ODBC product eliminates the need for database client software and libraries, thereby simplifying installation and administration while dramatically improving performance.

DataDirect Connect for ODBC drivers offered through the online store are priced based on the number of server connections required by the application:

• Five connections per server, $549 for the first CPU
• 10 connections per server, $1,000 for the first CPU
• 25 connections per server, $2,500 for the first CPU

Access to DataDirect’s Knowledgebase and online forums will be provided for all product licenses.

DataDirect also offers an unlimited connection license, ideal for business critical systems requiring the highest degrees of scalability and performance. Unlimited connection licenses are available by contacting the company directly. Customers purchasing an unlimited connection license will also gain access to DataDirect’s award-winning 24x7 technical support.

Connection-based pricing for DataDirect Connect® for JDBC, the most widely used third-party JDBC driver on the market is also available via direct purchase from the company. The complete DataDirect Connect for JDBC line is will be featured on the DataDirect Web store in coming months. Prior to that time, connection-based licenses for Connect for JDBC are available by calling 1-800-876.3101.

To visit the DataDirect Web store go to: http://www.datadirect.com/webstore/.

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