Blue World and MySQL AB to Deliver Embedded Lasso MySQL Database

Lasso Professional 5 to include embedded MySQL database.

Bellevue, WA--June 5, 2001--Blue World Communications, Inc.--pioneers of the Web Data Engine[tm] and MySQL AB, developers of MySQL[tm] -- the most widely used database on the Internet today announced strategic relations and a licensing agreement for the distribution of MySQL embedded in editions of Lasso Professional 5. The embedded MySQL database for Lasso Professional 5, e.g. Lasso MySQL, provides Lasso developers a powerful SQL database server as an integral part of Lasso Professional 5.

"We're delighted to partner with Blue World to bring our widely used MySQL database to Lasso customers," said Erik Granström, VP of Marketing at MySQL AB. "With MySQL at the heart of a well regarded, easy to use Web application server such as Lasso, Web developers have a superb total solution for quickly and easily delivering data-driven Web sites."

"Lasso customers have asked for tighter integration between Lasso and high-performance SQL databases," said Bill Doerrfeld, CEO of Blue World. "With embedded support for MySQL in Lasso Professional 5, Blue World not only exceeds customer demand, but, Blue World provides an industry first in the commercial Web application server market. We're delighted to work with MySQL AB to provide an easily accessible version of MySQL specifically targeted toward professional Web developers who desire a powerful yet easy to use solution for building and serving data-driven Web sites."

Additional Information

Additional information about Lasso Professional 5 and the Lasso 5 product line is available via the Lasso 5 Product Line Questions and Answers document downloadable at ftp://ftp.blueworld.com/Lasso5/Lasso5ProdLineQandA.pdf and via the Blue World Web site at www.blueworld.com. Additional information about MySQL is available via the MySQL Web site at www.mysql.com.

About Blue World

Blue World Communications (www.blueworld.com) delivers cross-platform software tools allowing Web developers and designers to quickly build and serve powerful data-driven Web sites. Blue World provides Lasso Web Data Engine, Lasso Studio and Blue World ListSearch service in fulfillment of its mission to bring business to the Internet.

About MySQL AB

MySQL AB (www.mysql.com) aims to further the use and usability of the MySQL database server. MySQL AB develops MySQL features and provides qualified support and professional services. Our mission is a superior database available and affordable for all.

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