Systems Architects, Software Programmers and IT Professionals to Benefit From Expert Advice and Shared Real-World Experience

SLOUGH, UK -- (Marketwire) -- 08/26/09 -- Progress DataDirect (www.datadirect.com), the data infrastructure division of Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS) and provider of premium, vendor-independent data access and integration technologies for all major data sources has announced it will be hosting a series of free workshops to help system architects, software programmers and IT professionals interested in data access and data integration best practices.

"Mission-critical systems and end-users rely on scalable, easy access to enterprise data. However, as business grows, connecting systems and users to a variety of disparate data sources is typically a labour-intensive, costly endeavour that consumes precious IT resources," explains Charles Gold, vice president worldwide marketing, Progress DataDirect. "These workshops are designed to provide insight and answers to people working on the frontlines of systems architecture and application development."

In addition, the names of the first 50 applicants will be entered into a draw to win a Nintendo Wii, worth £180.