Sybase's SQL Server 10 Chosen by Inter-Tel for Nationwide Client/Server Rollout

Strategic Insights

Nov 29, 1994 — 1 min read

Sybase Inc. announced that Inter-Tel Inc. has selected Sybase's SQL Server 10 client/server relational database as the standard to replace its existing proprietary database standard. Inter-Tel, a $100+ million telecommunications systems and services provider, expects SQL Server 10 to play a central role in its move to a fully integrated, open client/server system supporting its 24 offices nationwide. The SQL Server 10 open architecture will support the integration of heterogeneous technologies, applications, and third-party tools, enabling Inter-Tel to integrate information from various divisions together and thereby drastically improve its users' ability to access information.

Key Takeaways:

Inter-Tel selected Sybase's SQL Server 10 as the standard to replace its existing proprietary database standard.
Inter-Tel plans to implement SQL Server 10 as a central server that supports a 16-gigabyte mirrored database running on Hewlett-Packard hardware.
The open architecture of SQL Server 10 facilitates the interoperability of Inter-Tel's heterogeneous software applications and data access tools.
Inter-Tel's implementation is expected to be completed in 1995.
Sybase's SQL Server 10 client/server software has become the standard of choice for many leading domestic and international telecommunications providers.
Sybase has entered into strategic relationships with TCI and AT&T.
Inter-Tel's products and services include telephone switches and telephones, maintenance, leasing and support services; long distance calling services; and voice mail and other telecommunications applications.

Statistics:

Inter-Tel's 1994 revenue growth was 61% over 1992.
For the first nine months of 1994, Sybase's revenues grew 66% to $479 million.
Sybase reported 1993 sales of $427 million.

Sources:

[1] Sybase Inc. Press Release, 30 November 1994.

[2] Sybase Inc. Annual Report, 1993.

[3] Inter-Tel Inc. Company Profile.

[4] Sybase Inc. Press Release, 31 October 1994.

[5] Sybase Inc. Company Profile.

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