Progress unveils new version of Progress DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET

Progress DataDirect, the data infrastructure division of Progress Software, has launched version 3.3 of its Progress DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET data providers featuring Entity Framework support for Oracle.

The introduction of DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET Entity Framework provider for Oracle provides software developers and architects with fully featured design to boost success with the Entity Framework.

Using managed-code architecture, DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET eliminates the need for Oracle database client libraries, both instant and client. Because managed code runs in the common language runtime (CLR) environment it reduces risks such as memory leaks and closes security holes that unmanaged code leaves exposed, providing developers secure, reliable and versatile deployment options available in both application and client-server environments, according to Progress DataDirect.

Offering support for LINQ to Entities, EntitySQL and ADO.NET Data Services, the Progress DataDirect data provider exposes Oracle data sources to the complete functionality of the ADO.NET Entity Framework using any application development technology. The DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET Entity Framework provider for Oracle includes support for Oracle 9i through 11g with a single provider.

Progress DataDirect has said that the DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET Entity Framework data provider for Oracle leverages the pedigree and reputation Progress DataDirect has established for Oracle ADO.NET connectivity.

Progress DataDirect has also said that the DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET product includes many performance and usability features including application context awareness, logging application block support, bulk-load operations, connection failover and load balancing, and enterprise security features including use of the .NET Framework security controls, SSL data encryption and single sign-on via Kerberos.

Rob Steward, vice president of research and development at Progress DataDirect, said: "With the latest release of DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET, developers get full support for the .NET environment with a fast, reliable and feature rich ADO.NET managed data provider that includes Entity Framework support for Oracle."

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