How to be more competitive in today's global marketplace
                        with OpenODB from Hewlett-Packard





     There are many critical success factors involved in making your
     company more competitive in today's global marketplace. Perhaps
     the most important is your ability to get a better view of what is
     really happening in your business. HP's OpenODB provides you with
     this view, with an intuitive way of modeling your business
     information that can help you solve problems in an accurate and
     timely manner.

     OpenODB is a new type of database management system (DBMS), based
     on object-oriented technology. This technology has been proven to
     lower the costs associated with software development and
     maintenance up to 60% for Telecommunications, Manufacturing,
     Aerospace, Defense and Healthcare companies.

     OpenODB addresses the specific information management challenges
     you face today:

     * The continued growth in demand for applications, whether they
       be new or extending existing applications.

     * Integration of new with existing technologies.  Specifically,
       how to leverage your current investment in hardware, software
       and employee training costs while allowing you to take advantage
       of new technologies.

     * The need to access data transparently within your enterprise,
       regardless of its location, data format or the system it resides
       on.

     * The need to provide user friendly applications that encourage
       people within your organization to utilize both existing and new
       technologies in helping them do their jobs better.

     HP's approach has been well received by both industry analysts and
     the ANSI and OMG standard groups that are working with this
     technology.  In fact, industry analysts and customers tell us that
     OpenODB is at least 3 years ahead of the competition.  Why? HP has
     combined all the rich functionality you expect from a DBMS with
     all the power and advantages of the object-oriented model.

     If you would like more information about how OpenODB can help you
     get a better view of what is really happening in your business,
     please contact one of the HP offices located on the back of this
     page.

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