SYBASE SHIPS SYSTEM 10 VERSION OF SA COMPANION

System Management Product Addresses Systems Administrator's Needs in
Enterprise Client/Server Environment

EMERYVILLE, CA, October 20, 1993 -- Sybase, Inc., the Enterprise
Client/Server Company, today announced general availability of the SYBASE
System 10 version of the SA Companion control server. SA Companion is part
of the modular System 10 product family, created specifically to meet the
needs of enterprise-wide client/server computing.

"For organizations moving from a host-based system to enterprise-wide
client/server computing, retaining mainframe-like control is a central
issue," said Stu Schuster, vice president of marketing at Sybase. "SA
Companion 10 addresses systems administrator's needs by offering
simplified SQL Server administration which, in turn, reduces system
administration costs."

SYBASE System Management Products

The SYBASE Control Server family of system management products for SYBASE
System 10 was designed to provide operational control in distributed
environments. SA Companion is the third of the four control servers to
ship, following Backup Server and SQL Monitor. The final system management
product, Configurator, is expected in Alpha availability by the end of
1993.

SA Companion 10 

SA Companion 10 software provides systems and database administration
functionality. The first version of SA Companion was made available in
May, 1990. This new version now supports remote server management and the
new functions provided by SQL Server 10 software. In addition, it features
an enhanced interface for reduced training time. Product benefits include:


Ability to administer SQL Server environments 
- install and configure new servers; 
- add or delete databases, users and objects; 
- add or delete devices and enable or disable disk mirroring

Simplification of administration 
- manage total environment -- users, databases and devices --
  from one screen; 
- use graphical point-and-click interface; 
- generate flexible, customer reports. Reduce system and
  administration costs 
- fewer administrators needed, due to central control; 
- minimize costly complex syntax errors with easy-to-use GUI; 
- reduce learning curve with interface.

Pricing and Availability 

SA Companion is available now. Pricing varies according to hardware
platform and number of users supported. SYBASE SA Companion is priced from
$4,460. 

It is immediately available on six platforms: HP 9000, IBM RS/6000, NCR
System 3000, Sun SunOS, Sun Solaris, and DEC VAX/VMS. Within 90 days of
initial availability, Sybase will begin commercial shipments on an
additional eight platforms: Data General AViiON, ICL, NEC, Novell Netware,
Pyramid S Series, Sequent, Unisys U6000, and Bull (DPX-based).

SYBASE System 10

SA Companion is part of the SYBASE System 10 product family which was
created specifically to meet the needs of enterprise-wide, client/server
computing.

With today's announcements, including separate releases on general
availability of SQL Server 10 and Backup Server, Open Client, Open Server
and Embedded SQL, 8 of the 11 SYBASE System 10 products are commercially
shipping. Replication Server, which has been in beta since June, is
expected to be shipping in the next 30 days. Alpha availability of
Navigation Server and Configurator is planned by the end of the year.

Sybase, Inc.

Sybase, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBS) develops and markets a leading family of
client/server-based software products and services for on-line,
enterprise-wide applications. Sybase's integrated family of software
includes servers, tools, connectivity, and system management products that
provide complete desktop to mainframe solutions. Headquartered in
Emeryville, CA, Sybase markets its products worldwide through its direct
sales force, telesales, distributors, OEMs, VARs, and Systems
Integrators.

Sybase Inc, 6475 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA 04608
510-596-3500;  Fax: 510-658-9441

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