Prominent tools such as DBArtisan and Rapid SQL combined into a software suite forSybase ASEdatabase development, administration andperformance tuning.

SAN FRANCISCO – Feb. 28, 2011 – Embarcadero is equipping Sybase ASE developers and DBAs with a toolset to simplify their development, database administration and performance tuning tasks. The new DB PowerStudio for Sybase ASE combines several of Embarcadero's most popular database tools into an aggressively priced suite. The toolset helps Sybase ASE professionals boost productivity by eliminating time-consuming development and administration tasks, while also improving the performance and availability of their databases.

Designed specifically for Sybase ASE database professionals, DB PowerStudio delivers proven workflows to build and maintain mission-critical Sybase ASE database applications, streamline the database change management process, and quickly pinpoint and fix performance bottlenecks.

The DB PowerStudio for Sybase ASE suite is available in a Developer Edition and a DBA Edition. The Developer Edition includes Rapid SQL, DB Optimizer and DB Change Manager. The DBA Edition also includes DB Optimizer and DB Change Manager, as well as DBArtisan for advanced database administration.

Rapid SQL – An integrated development environment (IDE) that simplifies SQL scripting, query building, object management and version control in live databases or offline source code repositories.

DB Optimizer – A graphical SQL performance optimization tool that allows users to quickly discover, diagnose and optimize poor-performing SQL with an interactive Visual SQL Tuner.

DB Change Manager – A powerful tool that simplifies tasks such as tracking and reporting on database changes, rolling out new releases and pinpointing the cause of performance problems stemming from changes in data, schema and database configuration. It also allows test data to be masked to comply with privacy mandates.

DBArtisan – A database administration tool that enables DBAs to work with multiple Sybase ASE databases, including various versions, from a single interface. DBArtisan provides graphical editors and wizards to streamline routine tasks and reduce errors so users can manage large, complex databases more efficiently. It also helps identify performance, capacity and storage management issues before they become problems.

All of the tools within the toolset support multiple versions of Sybase from a single interface.

“Any Sybase ASE professional will tell you that, with the right tools at their fingetips, they can do their jobs with increased efficiency and accuracy and help IT exceed their service levels,” said Scott Walz, senior director of product management for Embarcadero. “With DB PowerStudio for Sybase ASE, we're putting some of our most powerful and well regarded database tools into their hands, enabling them to maximize their resources and tackle critical tasks such as database change management and SQL optimization with new levels of speed and ease.”

A recent survey of ISUG members revealed that Embarcadero is the leading provider of tooling for the Sybase ASE community. With DB PowerStudio for Sybase ASE, developers and DBAs receive an entire suite of their favorite Embarcadero tools to accomplish all of the various job demands placed upon them.   

In addition, DB PowerStudio comes with Embarcadero’s unique ToolCloud technology. ToolCloud enables users to access the latest version of DB PowerStudio from any Windows desktop instantly, without requiring a conventional install. It also allows larger organizations to track and manage license usage to minimize licensing costs and maximize team productivity. 

Availability and Pricing
DB PowerStudio for Sybase ASE is available now. In North America, the Developer Edition is priced at $1,495 and the DBA Edition is priced at $3,995. With the optional Analyst Pack, the DBA Edition is priced at $4,790. These prices represent a cost savings of more than 70 percent when compared to purchasing each tool separately. DB PowerStudio for Sybase ASE can also be expanded to support other major DBMS platforms. For more information and pricing, please visit: http://www.embarcadero.com/products/db-powerstudio-for-sybase

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