AlphaBlox Announces Support for IBM'S DB2 Version 7.1

AlphaBlox Corporation, provider of the open Web-based platform for eBusiness analysis applications, announced its support for IBM's DB2 Universal Database Version 7.1 and reinforced its commitment to DB2 OLAP Server.

"IBM DB2 Universal Database v7.1's focus on providing new eBusiness capabilities, combined with AlphaBlox Analysis Suite, offers the ideal solution to rapidly deliver fully interactive personalized analytical applications across the Internet," said Michael Skok, founder and CEO of AlphaBlox Corporation. "Analysis Suite lets DB2 users share and analyze information with internal users, and create eBusiness communities by collaborating with customers, partners and vendors outside the corporation."

AlphaBlox Analysis Suite provides a platform to create easily customizable Web-based analytical applications that can simultaneously tap both relational and multidimensional data sources, and take advantage of AlphaBlox's unique personalization and publishing capabilities. According to Mark Smith, program director, Application Delivery Strategies, META Group, "AlphaBlox Analysis Suite enables leading companies to capitalize on the new business opportunities presented by the explosive growth of the Internet by providing business partners, suppliers and extranet customers with the power to seamlessly share and interact with analytical information inside and outside the firewall."

"In order to compete effectively as an e-Business, companies must be able to quickly and easily leverage all of their information assets," said Jim Kelly, vice president, IBM Data Management Solutions. "IBM's new DB2 Universal Database is the most powerful, fully integrated e-Business database solution in the industry. Combined with the analytical powers and flexibility of AlphaBlox Analysis Suite, customers can further enhance their business intelligence capabilities and gain a competitive advantage."

By leveraging AlphaBlox's innovative approach to application delivery and the performance of the DB2 Database Universal Database, DB2 users can quickly and easily deploy sophisticated custom analytical applications that are personalized to individual roles, skills, and analytical needs. The AlphaBlox platform enables users throughout an organization, regardless of their role, to take full advantage of the entire feature set that DB2 offers.

About AlphaBlox

AlphaBlox Corporation provides the industry's only 100% Web-based platform for delivering analytical applications that optimize eBusiness efficiency. With AlphaBlox, companies can share and analyze information with customers, partners, and suppliers to build eBusiness communities, foster more profitable eBusiness relationships, and improve business performance.

Leveraging AlphaBlox's unique "building Blox" approach customers and partners can quickly assemble and deploy a variety of customized analytical applications for measuring and improving eBusiness operations, financial performance, customer/product profitability, distribution channels, and the supply chain. Leading organizations such as Deutsche Bank Securities, AT&T, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Hewlett Packard, Toyota Motor Company, and ChannelPoint rely on AlphaBlox solutions to turn their information assets into strategic advantage. Additional information on AlphaBlox Corporation and its products can be obtained by calling 888-256-9669 or via the company's Web site at www.alphablox.com.

Contact AlphaBlox Corporation, Marty Tacktill 650-526-1700 x528 mtacktill@alphablox.com.