DBMaker is a complete robust RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) that supports both traditional business applications written in COBOL and new technologies like Java, C++, and XML. DBMaker provides the benefits that are currently sought by people who use traditional COBOL file structures. DBMaker supplies improved access and control within any traditional text based (green screens) application or the latest Graphical User Interface (GUI). DBMaker makes available the kind of COBOL database solutions that are needed by ISVs (Independent Software Vendors), Development Managers, COBOL Developers, and Application End Users.

DBMaker enables COBOL applications to adapt more quickly to future enhancement requests and end user environments. Interoperability Within the RDBMS Design The ability of an application, or component of an application, to work with other applications as needed. When computers were first used to support business transactions, each application was constructed by hand (typically on a single proprietary machine). An application provided all of the needed functions; information was rarely passed between applications. Applications were also tied to a specific machine, and high machine maintenance costs limited the number of systems (both numerically and in operating system types).

The business environment of today is extremely different. Desktop computers are used to access many different types of applications, and users expect all applications to be available from those desktop computers. The current business world of downsizing, acquisition, and partnerships has left businesses with many different operating systems where applications need to run. At the same time, computer technologies have diversified through new languages, interfaces, and the World Wide Web. All of these factors mean that the number of components (computers, applications, operating systems, networks, etc.) changes constantly. If a business does not deal with these changes, it will be unable to pursue many opportunities for success.

DBMaker provides data interoperability between COBOL and other applications, without requiring modifications to COBOL source, and without increasing processing overhead. DBMaker's support of COBOL is accomplished through DCI (DBMaker COBOL Interface). DCI connects COBOL ""READ"" and ""WRITE"" statements directly to the internal database engine, for lightning fast data access and data modification. DBMaker's support of ANSI SQL-99 allows other applications (Word processors, Spreadsheets, 4GLs, etc.) direct access to data. DBMaker's extensive API support (XML, Java, C++, etc.) provides methods for data interchange with applications through the web, or in different departments or corporations. Lastly, DBMaker's robust support of data integrity and security means that data will be protected against system failure, and that private information will not be made available to inappropriate channels.