Databeacon Announces Support for Linux

Databeacon Inc, creator of Internet-based data analysis and reporting software for the masses, announced support for the Linux operating system for Databeacon 5.1. The Linux version of Databeacon 5.1 runs on all Linux-based desktop systems, and does not require any training, manuals or installation procedures for end users.

According to a March 2001 study by market research firm IDC, Linux is the fastest growing operating system for the enterprise. The growth of the Linux operating system surpassed all other systems in 2000, increasing its market share to 27 percent. By developing support for Linux, Databeacon is extending its commitment to provide its data analysis software to all users, regardless of the platform they are using to run their desktop.

Currently offering support for a variety of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows 95,98,2000 and NT; UNIX-IBM AIX, HP-UX, and Sun Solaris; and Compaq TRU64, the addition of Linux support further extends Databeacon's mission to provide platform agnostic data analysis tools for the masses.

"Databeacon is embracing Linux by providing a data analysis tool that is completely compliant with the operating system," said Andrew Coutts, CEO, Databeacon. "More companies each year are turning to the cost-effective and highly-stable Linux operating system, and Databeacon is committed to open source and offering its software to customers on any and all platforms."

Databeacon targets Internet-driven organizations that want to deliver information analysis and reporting capabilities to a mass audience of casual users. Databeacon 5.1 allows mass audiences to self-service their data analysis needs through a simple end-user interface and customized, pre-defined levels for novice, standard or advanced users. Unlike traditional business intelligence products, Databeacon 5.1, does not require any training, manuals or installation procedures, providing an appealing value proposition to companies that want to deliver data analysis and reporting to Internet-based audiences such as customers, suppliers, partners, and employees.

About Databeacon Inc

Founded in 1995, Databeacon Inc (formerly InterNetivity Inc), is the award winning developer of Internet-based information analysis and reporting software to Get Insight Out. Organizations around the world are using Databeacon to deploy Information Outreach applications, defined as "the delivery of self-personalized, interactive information and analytical capabilities to large Internet-based user audiences". The company's Web site is www.databeacon.com and its headquarters are based in Ottawa, Canada, with sales offices across North America, resellers in Europe and Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partners located around the world.

Contact Justin Creally, High Road Communications, 415-262-1982, jcreally@highroad.com.