FirstConnect/ODBC 1.02 for Windows NT Now "Works With FirstClass"

BURLINGTON, Vt. - TGF Technologies Inc., the premier provider of database
access for SoftArc's FirstClass communications system, is pleased to
announce its FirstConnect/ODBC database extension for the FirstClass
Server for Windows NT is the first such product to qualify for "Works With
FirstClass" status. The "Works With FirstClass" rating is granted to third
party products that have passed rigorous testing by SoftArc and met strict
standards. 

FirstConnect adds powerful functionality to FirstClass by enabling
FirstClass to work as a full featured graphical database interface.
Together, FirstConnect and FirstClass allow an unlimited number of users
to manipulate databases remotely via LAN, Modem or TCP/IP. FirstConnect
supports full search and add/delete functionality. Given these tools,
FirstClass administrators have incorporated FirstConnect into their
FirstClass systems by creating simple to use and powerful interfaces for
database tasks. FirstClass and FirstConnect users can perform essential
tasks such as database searching, on-line invoicing, remote data entry,
retail catalogue sales and groupware calendar solutions. 

SoftArc's approval process is testimony of the quality of
FirstConnect/ODBC. To earn this status, TGF Technologies' development
group, 6 Degrees Software and Consulting, worked closely with SoftArc in
the development and final approval process of FirstConnect/ODBC. During
this process, new ideas, improvements and updates were implemented to
ensure that FirstConnect/ODBC would deliver the performance, robust
operation and flexibility that SoftArc requires of products recognized as
"Works With FirstClass". 

Perhaps the greatest endorsement of FirstConnect/ODBC is its use in the
offices of SoftArc. FirstConnect/ODBC facilitates information sharing at
SoftArc by providing employees with effective database access to essential
information from either Windows or Macintosh workstations. 

FirstConnect/ODBC v 1.02 for Windows NT is the most powerful and flexible
database extension for FirstClass. FirstConnect/ODBC boasts the greatest
number of features, simplest configuration and unmatched performance. It
displays an unlimited number of text, numeric and graphic fields.
FirstConnect also supports searching for downloadable archive files of any
type. The product allows users to search different database tables
simultaneously. FirstConnect and FirstClass' user interface is 100% cross
platform thereby giving both Windows and Macintosh FirstClass client users
access to database connectivity. 

"FirstClass has long been a unified solution for LAN, remote communications
and data access - whether that data resides in FirstClass or in a back-end
database," said Steven Asbury, president of SoftArc. "TGF's FirstConnect
is a leading solution for customers with DAL-compliant databases. The
company's ODBC product now allows a wealth of other sites to explore data
sharing with FirstClass." 

FirstConnect/ODBC provides access to all ODBC compliant databases. ODBC,
Open Database Connectivity, is Microsoft's vendor-neutral database access
standard. ODBC has been adopted by a vast majority of database companies
on virtually every computer platform. ODBC databases include MS FoxPro, MS
Access, Progress, IBM AS/400, Paradox, MS SQL Server, dBASE, Oracle,
Ingres, Sybase and many more. ODBC drivers can also search flat database
files or delimited text files thereby eliminating the necessity for a
database server in your FirstClass/FirstConnect solution. For our
customer's convenience, FirstConnect/ODBC ships with a selection of the
most popular ODBC drivers. 

FirstConnect/ODBC for Windows NT is priced at $995. A fully featured
demonstration is available free of charge. 

FirstConnect has long been the recognized standard for DAL and Apple Script
compliant database access from FirstClass Macintosh servers. Customers
worldwide use FirstConnect with FirstClass with installations in over 20
countries. FirstConnect/DAL is also a "Works With FirstClass" product,
SoftArc's highest rating for a third party FirstClass solutions. 

TGF Technologies is a communications solutions company integrating
telecommunications and computing technologies. TGF Technologies is a
SoftArc Certified Consultant and a full Internet access and World Wide Web
services provider. TGF Technologies also operates a FirstClass system
called TogetherNet as a platform for individual and group networking
needs. 

The Company's headquarters are at: 

130 South Willard Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
Phone: 802-860-5162,  Fax 802-660-2931
Internet: tgftech@together.net 

FirstClass is a cross-platform, enterprise-wide group communications system
that integrates state-of-the-art e-mail with group conferencing, access to
existing corporate databases, forms processing, real-time discussions and
on-line communications functions. FirstClass offers the same ease of use,
functionality and robust performance over network or modem, and operates
in Macintosh, Windows and terminal emulation environments. The product is
available in 12 different languages and is used by businesses, educational
institutions, government and private individuals in more than 30 countries
worldwide. The Company's headquarters are at: 

100 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario, CANADA, L3R 6H3
Phone: 905-415-7000,  Fax: 905-415-7151
Internet: info@softarc.com 
 
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