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 Pervasive Overview 

Who is Pervasive Software?

We started back in 1984, with the benchmark-setting Btrieve database. Now, our data management solutions power business-critical software applications for small and mid-sized enterprises around the globe. With 5,200,000+ server seats deployed, and partnerships with 10,000 ISVs, VARs and systems integrators selling into 150 countries, Pervasive is relied upon by thousands worldwide to provide the solutions that deliver speed, value and reliability to drive business success.

With an eye to the future as the global leader of data management solutions used by small and mid-sized enterprises, Pervasive delivers on our promise to power your success.

For more information on Pervasive Software, Investor Relations, Success Stories and more, visit our Company Information home page.

What is Pervasive PSQL?

The Pervasive PSQL database is a superior data management solution that can be seamlessly embedded into mission-critical applications, providing the crucial backbone users need to power their success. And because experience matters, you should know that developers have been relying on it for over twenty years.

Performance - With both a high-speed transactional interface and industry standard access methods (ADO, ADO.Net, ODBC, JDBC, OLE DB, and more), it delivers the best of all worlds for data access - performance and flexibility. Now you can easily port your ISAM-based applications and data over without changing their structure, and add relational data access on your schedule.

Embeddability - Featuring an Install Toolkit, a Development Class Library and embedding Wizards, Pervasive PSQL is deployed and runs as part of your application.

Low TCO - True "set it and forget it" deployments are a reality. Self tuning, self healing, and integrated troubleshooting tools make Pervasive PSQL the industry leader in driving down the total cost of database ownership.

Learn how Pervasive PSQL can power your success - no matter what your role:

  • Developer
  • Solutions Provider
  • End User
  • Btrieve User/Developer

Pervasive PSQL scales from the desktop to your high-volume server and through to your Web site. Whatever your needs, there is a version of Pervasive PSQL that fits. For information on the full line of Pervasive PSQL offerings - Server, Workgroup and SDK - check out the Pervasive PSQL home page.

For more information on platforms, supported Operating Systems and more, datasheets and other, extensive documentation are available in Pervasive Support.

Want to know more about Pervasive PSQL?

Pervasive in Action

Don't take it from us - Pervasive and Linux have been a dynamic duo since 1999, as our customers' successes attest:

  • Rush Hour in The Netherlands
    Traffic congestion in The Netherlands eased with application powered by Pervasive PSQL and Linux.
  • For Linux, for Realtors
    Pervasive PSQL fulfills Century 21 Mike Bowman's need for low-maintenance Linux support.
  • Fry's Electronics Stays Competitive with Pervasive
    In the highly competitive retail industry where margins are slim, Fry's Electronics relies on Pervasive PSQL to power its in-store operations, including point-of-sale, back office, inventory control and credit-card processing.

For even more, read what our customers have to say at the Pervasive Success Stories portal.

Pervasive helps you get the word out!

Looking for an application built on Pervasive in your region? Visit our Solutions directory, where you can search by industry and region.

Pervasive Resources

Take advantage of what we have to offer! From free downloads and SDKs, technical documentation and sample code, it's yours for the taking.

Customer Quotes

"Pervasive Business Integrator had the required API connectivity to Salesforce.com. It was key in enabling us to pull agency sales data from our database, despite varying formats, and upload it into Salesforce.com for greater accessibility and less risk for human error. "

Annie Tran, Manager of Decision Support System Technology at ITDC, Korean Air

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