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Solid's Data Management Platform Independently Proven

Solid Information Technology Corp, a leader in delivering next-generation distributed data management solutions, announced that an independent survey by Enterprise Applications Consulting (EAC) found that Solid customers gain significant time-to-market and cost-reduction advantages by embedding the Solid FlowEngine platform in their flagship networking products. Ten Solid customers participated in the study, including Agilent, Celox Networks, and Turin Networks. The survey found that using the Solid FlowEngine embeddable solution produced across-the-board improvements, including faster time-to-market, reductions in development costs, increased ease of use, and minimal maintenance -- factors that translate into increased sales and higher customer retention.

Solid Speeds Time-to-Market for Celox Networks

"We chose Solid's FlowEngine almost immediately after determining our requirements, and it was evident in the service we received that Solid was dedicated to seeing us through the implementation phase of the process in the quickest possible time," said Joe Frandi, senior product marketing manager, Celox Networks. "In the end, the process was not only one of the smoothest I've ever experienced, but it also resulted in a six-month time savings over other 'build-your-own' solutions."

EAC Evaluates Solid FlowEngine

"The depth and breadth of the ROI factors cited in this report show a product that transcends technical design specifications by truly delivering the business value that companies demand from the external embeddable solutions they use in their networking products," said Joshua Greenbaum, principal, EAC, Daly City, Calif. "Solid was able to have a significant impact on the return on investment for every company interviewed for this report. Because that impact was felt in multiple phases of its customers' product lifecycles, it extends their ROI benefits."

Survey Result Highlights

Improved Time-to-Market, Customer Retention, and New Sales

• Time-to-market improvements gave some customers a six-month market advantage.
• Customer retention and sales improved by 20 percent.

Development Cost-Savings

• Customers saved an estimated $1 to $2 million by not building a proprietary database.
• Development staff training time was reduced by 75 to 100 percent.
• The development phase and team size were reduced by 50 percent.

Deployment and Maintenance Cost-Savings

• The requirements for on-site upgrades and maintenance were eliminated.
• The use of Solid for real-time backup reduced the system failure rate by 50 percent.

Direct End-User Costs

• Software license costs were reduced by 90 percent.
• Hardware costs were reduced by 50 percent.
• Database administration costs were eliminated.

Survey Methodology

EAC conducted in-depth interviews with senior managers and technical experts from Solid's extensive customer base. Each person interviewed was asked to describe and define ROI factors along four primary areas: development, deployment, maintenance/support, and new customer/revenue opportunities. The answers were then collated, analyzed, and quantified. For more information about the survey, visit www.solidtech.com.

About Solid FlowEngine

Solid FlowEngine is a carrier-class distributed data management platform made up of two tightly coupled components: patented data replication technology and an embeddable, lightweight database management system. This synergistic combination creates an easy-to-manage platform that can be used to flow information through the infrastructure of a distributed enterprise, or to and from remote devices. Solid FlowEngine lets users create synchronized replica databases in order to provide a high degree of robustness and scaling, to delegate computing autonomy, or to support loosely connected users and devices. Designed so that it can be easily embedded in devices and applications, the Solid FlowEngine can be concealed entirely inside an application, delivering a compellingly low total cost of ownership. Solid FlowEngine is available on enterprise and open Unix, Windows, hand-held device operating systems, and real-time operating systems.

About Solid

Solid Information Technology Corp delivers next-generation distributed data management software. Built on a sophisticated architectural foundation, Solid's solutions power inherently distributed applications. A unique combination of relational data management and advanced synchronization, Solid technology can be used as a client/server data management system or be embedded into any network element -- from today's wireless terminals and optical routers to tomorrow's smart devices. Leading companies including Avaya, Hewlett-Packard, Nokia, and Nortel and innovative start-up companies such as Turin Networks, Celox Networks, and Lantern Communications use Solid in their solutions to build high-performance, fault-tolerant, and scalable smart networks. Solid is a privately held company with worldwide headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. The company also has regional offices in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. For more information, visit the Solid Web site at www.solidtech.com.

Contact Solid Information Technology Corp, Jenny Coupe, 650-210-9100, jenny.coupe@solidtech.com.