Sylvain Faust Int'l and RevealNet Expand Partnership

Sylvain Faust Intl., developer of award-winning database solutions, and RevealNet, developer of knowledge-based solutions, announced the integration of RevealNet's Oracle Knowledge Bases with Sylvain Faust's SQL- Programmer IX. Effective immediately, RevealNet Knowledge Bases are available for general resale through Sylvain Faust's distribution channels.

"Since its inception in 1993, SQL-Programmer has been a trusted tool for building mission-critical database applications," said Sylvain Faust, president and CEO of SFI. "Our past relationship with RevealNet has enabled SQL-Programmer with superior code-formatting capability. Now, with the integration of RevealNet's Knowledge Bases, our customers can access a vast array of technical knowledge, error messages and a complete PL/SQL code library with just a right mouse-click."

Sylvain Faust Intl. develops a suite of products that assist developers and DBAs with the complex task of building and maintaining complex missioncritical applications through cost-effective database software products. Their products, which include SQL-Programmer IX, SQL-Clinic, SQL- Optimizer, SQLSombrero, and CompressIT have won numerous awards, including PCWEEKLABS "Analyst's Choice" award, and VBPJ's "Readers Choice" awards.

RevealNet develops Knowledge Bases and Development tools that help solve 70- 80 percent of the daily challenges faced by Oracle and DB2 professionals. RevealNet Knowledge Bases satisfy the daily needs of database professionals by instantly supplying relevant insights, syntax diagrams, working examples and performance recommendations from a host of best-selling authors and experts. Their Code Library (PL/Vision) provides developers with a robust suite of over 1,000 production-ready PL/SQL procedures and functions with unwrapped source code. PL/Formatter is widely regarded as the industry standard for Oracle source code formatting.

"Our Knowledge Bases let database professionals stay focused on solving problems as they occur, instead of diverting their attention to hunt for answers," said Tom White, RevealNet president. "Our integration with leadingedge products, including SQL-Programmer IX makes this possible. Informed decision-making backed by world-class expertise is now only a mouse-click away."

About SQL-Programmer

SQL-Programmer is an integrated development environment designed to assist database application developers with the construction and maintenance of server-side SQL code transactions, such as stored procedures, functions, triggers and packages for Oracle, Microsoft, and Sybase servers. Its intuitive user interface allows programmers to create multiple Personal Working Folders to quickly store and efficiently access all the information on a particular project. SQL-Programmer's drag-and-drop Virtual Editor enables users to revise, maintain and test server-side SQL code without affecting the original source code on the database server. Document your work automatically with SQLDocumenter which produces more than 60 comprehensive reports detailing the database server environment. SQL-Programmer also includes direct interfaces to Microsoft's SourceSafe, INTERSOLV PVCS, and MKS Source Integrity for Change Management Control. Complete with Debuggers for SQL Server and Oracle, SQLProgrammer ensures a consistent interface and work environment for crossplatform development.

About RevealNet

Since 1991, RevealNet has developed knowledge-based solutions and expert coding tools to keep Oracle, DB2, and Java projects on schedule and on budget. RevealNet products include Oracle code formatters, code generators, code libraries, and expert knowledge bases. Developed by a team of world-renowned Oracle authors, RevealNet products cover over 5,000 topics dealing with the tasks and challenges of Oracle and DB2 -- from administration and configuration management, to application design and performance tuning. The company's knowledge bases can quickly and reliably answer nearly 80 percent of daily Oracle and DB2 technical questions. For more information, visit www.revealnet.com or call 800-738-3254.

About Sylvain Faust International

Since 1988, Sylvain Faust International has been delivering award-winning database development solutions to enhance the performance and productivity of critical enterprise-wide Internet and e-commerce applications. Sylvain Faust's database solutions, which currently support ORACLE, Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase database servers, have won numerous awards of distinction including the VBPJ Reader's Choice Award for three consecutive years in a row as well as the PC Week Lab's Analyst's Choice Award. SFI's product distribution spans the globe attracting many loyal customers from all business sectors including Fortune 500 companies, major Internet e-commerce businesses, financial institutions and government departments. Sylvain Faust International is an On ORACLE Partner, a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider, an IBM Integrated Solution Vendor, and a member of the Sybase Business Solution Alliance with headquarters in Hull, Quebec, Canada. For more information on Sylvain Faust International, visit www.sfi-software.com or call 819- 778-5045.

Contact RevealNet Inc, Cam White 301-721-0682 cwhite@revealnet.com or Sylvain Faust Intl. Claudia Martelli 819-778-5045 ext.811 cmartell@sfi-software.com.