Beltsville, MD, January 6, 2010— Empress Software, embedded
database developer central and home of the Empress Embedded Database, announces
immediate availability of the latest Empress release, Empress Ultra Embedded
Database v10.20 for Windows CE. 
A popular foundation for small footprint devices, Windows CE is an open,
scalable embedded, real-time operating system from Microsoft Embedded Database and Windows CE can
be used for diverse embedded systems with deterministic requirements such as industrial controllers, communications hubs, point-of-sale
terminals, and consumer products, such as cameras, Internet appliances, karaoke
handheld terminals and interactive televisions.
Empress Ultra Embedded Database is an advanced, full-featured database
engine specializing in embedded systems data management technology. With
high-performance, small footprint and a variety of popular APIs (C, C++, SQL,
ODBC, and Java), EMPRESS is also unsurpassed in functionality. On Windows
Embedded CE, EMPRESS is a reliable, zero-maintenance database that delivers
predictable and deterministic response.
This special edition release of Empress Ultra Embedded Database for
Windows CE features the latest technology for sophisticated text search
indexing, spatial indexing, and even a unique Shiborikomi search option.  At “wow-wow” speed, the new text search index
capability allows users to very efficiently search for database records using
keywords, records and phrases.  This
release also features advanced spatial indexing capabilities that maximize
spatial access methods, an extremely useful distinguishing feature for
geographic search systems. 
Shiborikomi search option is a specialized search option of special interest to
developers of car navigations systems, infotainment systems and mobile
applications.
“Empress Software is an agile organization.  a privately held company, we have the
flexibility to be swiftly responsive to our customers’ special requirements,”
comments John Kornatowski, president and CEO. 
“Empress Ultra Embedded Database for Windows CE is an example of how our
product can be optimized for the specific needs of a community of Windows CE
developers.”
About Empress Software Inc.
Empress Software develops and supports the EMPRESS Ultra Embedded
Database management system worldwide. EMPRESS is a full-featured,
high-performance database designed for embedded developers working with Windows
CE, Linux, UNIX, Windows, and real-time operating systems. EMPRESS has been
utilized successfully in diverse embedded fields including networking & telecom, control & automation, automotive,
security, military & defense, data acquisition & instrumentation.
For more information, check our web site at
send e-mail to info@empress.com or call Empress at 301-220-1919.