ScaleArc for SQL Server Achieves Microsoft Azure Certification

BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TechEd Europe 2014, ScaleArc, a leading provider of database traffic management software, today announced that it has joined the Microsoft Azure Certified program. ScaleArc's acceptance into the program indicates that ScaleArc for SQL Server has undergone technical certification within the Azure environment and has been vetted by Microsoft for inclusion in the Azure Marketplace. Azure customers can access ScaleArc's software through a single virtual machine to increase the availability and performance of applications and websites that are delivered from the cloud.

"Organizations that want to extend mission-critical workloads to the cloud are often faced with application availability concerns that are tied to database performance issues," said Justin Barney, president and CEO at ScaleArc. "The ScaleArc software inserts between the applications and databases to create an agile data tier that shields applications from failures within the database infrastructure. When deployed in Azure, customers can experience the agility and cost benefits of an enterprise-class cloud environment with the reassurance of continuous app availability and peak performance."  

ScaleArc's patented software deploys transparently in a cloud or hybrid cloud infrastructure between the application and the database tier, optimizing SQL query flows. The software provides high-availability features, including zero-downtime patching and maintenance, as well as traffic management and offload capabilities that enable up to 24x scalability of database transactions. The ScaleArc software also offers real-time analytics that provide Azure customers with more insights into their application and database performance.

"The organizations that participate in the Azure Certified program are members of a curated community focused on helping companies around the world make the transition to the cloud," said Tiffany Wissner, senior director of Data Platform Marketing, Microsoft. "With this new offering and in conjunction with SQL Server, ScaleArc plays a critical role in helping customers transition more business-critical applications to the cloud for high performance and availability."

ScaleArc for SQL Server can be found within the Azure Marketplace.

About ScaleArc
ScaleArc is the leading provider of database traffic management software. ScaleArc's software is built on patented Ternion technology, three engines – SQL state, rules, and analytics – that work in unison to maximize application uptime and performance.

Our software enables zero downtime for applications in a database environment, eliminating both planned and unplanned downtime. The ScaleArc software inserts transparently between the application and database, enabling an agile data tier that immediately improves availability and performance. Our customers gain instant scalability, with no changes to the application or the database, for their on-prem or cloud deployments. Learn more about ScaleArc, our customers, and our partners at www.ScaleArc.com.

ScaleArc and the ScaleArc logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ScaleArc in the United States and other countries. All brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

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