Birdstep Technology is offering freely downloadable software development kits (SDKs) to promote its Raima Database Manager (RDM) embedded database technology. The company hopes to sell support packages for the freely downloadable SDKs, at a range of levels and for periods of up to five years.

Birdstep lists the following RDM products available for download with a free SDK:

• Birdstep RDM Embedded – relational and network database model
• Birdstep RDM Server – relational and network database model

Birdstep is not currently offering its RDM Mobile with hierarchical database model for free download.

Birdstep says its databases run on Linux, Windows, AIX, HP, Solaris, and real-time operating systems such as MontaVista Linux, QNX Neutrino, and Wind River VxWorks. The company says programmers can use C, C++, or Java with RDM's APIs, which include ODBC, JDBC, SQL, JNI, and Native.

“We want more people to experience first-hand that we have superior databases with ultra-high speed, zero-administration, and a small footprint,” said Tom Clark, Birdstep Technology President and COO.

Potential customers can download the SDKs from the Birdstep website after registering. Birdstep will assign a Product Engineer to assist with setup and “be a point of contact for any technical issues that may arise.”

Those using the free SDKs will have the option of arranging technical support with Birdstep. Multiple support options are available, from “Getting Started” to “Premium Level,” the company says. Since most product life cycles last longer than one year, Birdstep offers product support periods up to five years from major product release dates.

About Birdstep's database technology

Birdstep says its small footprint, high performance database technologies, combined with its wireless roaming and access software, enable companies to build innovative solutions for embedded systems and the Mobile Internet. Birdstep says its goal is to make personal information accessible anytime, anywhere, on any device, and on any infrastructure.

 
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