Educational institutions play a crucial role in the future of the
technological industry, and access to the latest technology is critical when
creating an effective and productive educational environment. The Informix
for Innovation Software Grant Program provides educational institutions the
most innovative and leading-edge technology into the classroom and academic
research environments.=20
The Informix for Innovation software grant program provides eligible
educational and non-profit organizations no-cost access to Informix's
industry leading database technology. Grant recipients receive a five-year
product license which includes software and documentation and a full year of
updates, support, and training.
Grants are awarded to educational institutions for use in a research setting
or for use in the classroom as a teaching tool only.
To apply for an Informix for Innovation grant, please contact
grants@informix.com.
~~~~~~~~~~~~Press Release Below~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
INFORMIX FOR INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE INFORMIX PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND NON-PROFITS
Menlo Park, Calif (January 7, 1997) -- Informix Software, Inc.,
(NASDAQ:INFX) the leading provider of innovative database technology, today
announced the Informix for Innovation Software Grant Program. The new
program provides eligible educational and non-profit organizations no-cost
access to Informix=92s industry leading database technology. Available
immediately for all U.S. and international educational institutions, the
program grants recipients a one-year product license, which includes
software, documentation, updates, support, and training.=20
"Informix is opening a technological gateway to educational institutions by
putting the most innovative and cutting-edge technology into the
classroom," stated Jeff Hudson, vice president, business development and
product marketing at Informix Software, Inc. "The software provided
through this program will enable research innovation in even the most
complex environments and give students the opportunity to prepare for their
future using the latest technology available."=20
"Prior to our Informix grant, we were unable to effectively manage the
especially complex data the Berkeley Drosophila Genome Project generates,"
said Cyrus Harmon, database administrator, the Drosophila Genome Project,
University of California, Berkeley. "Due to the support of Informix=92s
grant program, we are now able to use a leading-edge, commercially
supported database product to drive the collection, analysis and
distribution of extremely complex biological data."
"Informix has been a key supporter of our new research program in
distributed multimedia information management, in the context of our new
Integrated Media Systems Center (NSF ERC), and in the USC Brain Project,"
said Dr. Dennis McLeod, Professor, University of Southern California.
"Informix=92s object-relational database has also been a state-of-the-art
teaching vehicle for our large top-level database systems course. This
grant program not only gives USC the engine with which to conduct complex
research, but also allows students to acquire the skills they need in the
workplace."
"When creating an effective and productive educational environment,
gaining access to the latest technology is critical," said Teresa Ehling,
Web Manager, The Digital Projects Lab at The MIT Press, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. "The Informix for Innovation Software Grant
Program forms the bridge which allows educational institutions full use of
the industry=92s leading technology. The program provides one of the best
engines for developing new models for Internet driven instruction."
The products selected for the program include INFORMIX=AE-Universal Server,
INFORMIX-OnLine Dynamic Server=99, INFORMIX-OnLine, Workgroup Server,
INFORMIX-OnLine Workstation, and INFORMIX-NewEra=99. Subsequent years of
support and training beyond the one-year license are available at a
discounted rate. Software provided by the Informix for Innovation Software
Grant Program is provided for academic, research, or non-profit use only and
is not intended for
commercial use. More information about the Informix for Innovation
Software Grant Program is available by contacting grants@informix.com.
About Informix
Informix Software, based in Menlo Park, Calif., provides innovative
database technology that enables the world's leading corporations to manage
and grow their business. Informix is widely recognized as the technology
leader for corporate computing environments ranging from workgroups to very
large OLTP and data warehouse applications. Informix's database servers,
application development tools, superior customer service, and strong
partnerships enable the company to be at the forefront of many leading-edge
information technology solution areas.
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(C)1996. The following are worldwide trademarks of Informix Software, Inc.,
Informix Corporation, or their subsidiaries, registered in the United
States of America as indicated by =AE and in numerous countries worldwide:
Informix=AE, Illustra=99, and DataBlade=AE. All other names or marks may be
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.=20
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Holly Lugassy
Grant Program Coordinator
Informix Software, Inc.
4100 Bohannon Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025
415-926-6055
lugassy@informix.com
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