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DataMirror Addresses the Benefits of Real-time Technology at
Software Business 2003
CEO Offers Industry Peers Strategies and Best Practices for Creating a Real-time Enterprise
MARKHAM, CANADA – (October 21, 2003) – DataMirror (Nasdaq: DMCX; TSX: DMC), a leading provider of enterprise application integration and resiliency solutions, announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Nigel Stokes will address the benefits of real-time technology at the Software Business 2003 Conference today in Waltham, Mass. Executives from software companies across North America will gather to examine critical business and technology issues facing the software industry.
Stokes will highlight the advantages of real-time data integration in achieving operational efficiency and increased customer retention. Software providers, focused on practical applications, will learn how these real-time capabilities can be bundled with existing offerings to extend the value proposition for customers looking to realize greater ROI from their IT systems. In particular, Stokes will explore the importance of push-based integration technology in creating an environment that supports proactive decision making, intuitive customer interaction, and live, in-depth views of critical operational systems.
“The real-time enterprise is the model for IT and business operations, both now and in the future,” said Nigel Stokes, CEO, DataMirror. “As adoption of the real-time enterprise model increases, customers are seeking the tools necessary to align their infrastructures. The advantages of real-time data integration in complementing existing business applications are proven and provide customers with maximum efficiency and substantial competitive advantage.”
Stokes will address Software Business attendees today at 10:15 a.m. ET at the Westin Waltham-Boston in Waltham, Mass.
About Software Business 2003
Software Business 2003 focuses on current strategic business, financial and technology issues and growth opportunities facing executives and managers of software companies. This two-day conference serves owners, chief executives, presidents, vice presidents and division directors or department managers of leading and fast-growing software companies located throughout North America who are conducting business domestically and worldwide. The conference is organized by Software Business magazine and produced by Webcom Communications Corp., the magazine's publisher. For more information, visit http://www.softwarebusinessonline.com.
About DataMirror
DataMirror (Nasdaq: DMCX; TSX: DMC), a leading provider of enterprise application integration and resiliency solutions, gives companies the power to manage, monitor and protect their corporate data in real-time. DataMirror’s comprehensive family of LiveBusiness™ solutions enables customers to easily and cost-effectively capture, transform and flow data throughout the enterprise. DataMirror unlocks the experience of now™ by providing the instant data access, integration and availability companies require today across all computers in their business.
1,750 companies have gone live with DataMirror software including Debenhams, GMAC Commercial Mortgage, the London Stock Exchange, OshKosh B’Gosh, Priority Health, Tiffany & Co., and Union Pacific Railroad. DataMirror is headquartered in Markham, Canada, and has offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.datamirror.com.
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