DataDirect Technologies has launched its new online Developer Center. A portal for developers worldwide who use data connectivity components from DataDirect Technologies, the interactive Web destination allows users to access technical information and exchange insight with their peers through forums, forming a personalized community for knowledge sharing. The Developer Center is available on the Web at http://developer.datadirect.com.

Developers at independent software vendors and in corporate IT departments deploy components from DataDirect Technologies for their data access needs. For example, by integrating DataDirect Technologies' components into their applications, ISVs are assured of having the most reliable connection to their data across any application, database or platform, enabling them to build better-performing, more interoperable products. Similarly, using solutions from DataDirect Technologies, developers in corporate IT departments are able to simplify sophisticated data connectivity requirements to create custom software applications that support the latest database versions, standards and features.

The Developer Center offers in-depth product analysis; technical articles; interactive forums to share ideas, tips and tricks; and information on upcoming events and Webcasts. In addition, the site provides developers with technical information on DataDirect Technologies' data connectivity products and related standards-based interfaces such as ODBC, JDBC and ADO.NET, as well as SQL/XML query technologies.