Data Connectivity Products

DataDirect Technologies is the industry's most comprehensive provider of standards-based data connectivity products, including:

  • DataDirect Connect - ODBC drivers, JDBC drivers and ADO.NET data providers for all major relational databases such as Oracle, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase, and Informix.
  • DataDirect SequeLink - Standards-based access to data sources in addition to those supported by the DataDirect Connect product line; also offers centralized configuration and management of all clients.
  • DataDirect OpenAccess SDK - A development toolkit for building custom ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, and OLE DB drivers for proprietary data or applications.

DataDirect offers you a single source for standards-based data connectivity. Across these products, you will find a connectivity solution for virtually any data source as shown in the following diagram:

DataDirect Technologies provides a well established data access middleware product line that offers seamless connectivity between heterogeneous clients and heterogeneous data sources. DataDirect products ultimately decrease your development and operations cost, while allowing for greater interoperability. And with built-in application failover and enterprise security features, such as Kerberos, SSL encryption, and a unique secure architecture, DataDirect products exponentially increase the availability and security of your distributed applications. See our Security Support Matrix for complete information on the security features of our data connectivity products (DataDirect Connect and DataDirect SequeLink.)

Select a product to learn more:

Connect for ODBC

The fastest, most comprehensive suite of ODBC drivers for all major databases, including Oracle, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase, Informix, and MySQL.

Connect for JDBC

High-performance Type 4 JDBC drivers for all major databases, including Oracle, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase, Informix, and MySQL.

Connect for ADO.NET

The industry's only ADO.NET data provider with a 100% managed code architecture. Managed code eliminates the need for database clients, boosts performance and delivers a flexible, secure connection to Oracle, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, and Sybase.

SequeLink

A complete end-to-end database middleware solution that provides a universal thin client for ODBC, JDBC, or ADO.NET, providing a high degree of flexibility for both client- and server-based deployments.

OpenAccess SDK

The industry's leading custom driver development kit that enables custom drivers for any data source to be developed within weeks. Whether your data source is a proprietary file format or a proprietary API, OpenAccess SDK can be used to make it SQL accessible from ODBC, JDBC, OLE DB, or ADO.NET compliant applications. If your data source is already SQL compliant then OpenAccess SDK can be used to implement standards based interfaces for it.

If you're ready to try one of our products, download a free 15-day trial now. To speak with an expert about your data connectivity needs, call 1-800-876-3101 or submit a Request for Information form and an account executive will contact you.

To help you make an informed decision about investing in data connectivity middleware, see the report: Middleware in Action: Industrial Strength Data Access. This report, by database expert Ken North, provides a detailed account of the role of data access middleware and its importance to building superior, business-critical software applications. The report discusses the defining characteristics of premium data-access middleware, including features that affect performance and scalability.