Embedded database manages IP telephony data

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team May 22, 2006

IP Trade has chosen McObject's eXtremeDB in-memory embedded database for real-time data management in its Profile trading turret.

IP Trade has chosen McObject's eXtremeDB in-memory embedded database for real-time data management in its Profile trading turret, which integrates voice, data, video, collaboration, voice-to-text, contact management and other features into an IP-based phone system that lends a technological edge in fast-paced, information-intensive securities trading.

Within the Profile turret device, McObject's database runs on the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded operating system.

eXtremeDB manages end-user profiles that include large phone contact and shortcut lists, call history logs, security profiles and other data that must be accessed in real-time in order for users to trade competitively.

Integrating McObject's eXtremeDB instead of developing real-time database code from scratch saved six programmer-months in developing the trading turret, Vincent Zander, Head of Development for IP Trade, said.

"eXtremeDB's indexing capabilities, transactional support, and concurrent access control eliminated the difficult task of developing a data management layer to provide turret end-users with all required options to visualise and organise their trading environments", Zander said.

"Other built-in features, like support for internationalisation, XML extensions, and an easy-to-use programming interface, make eXtremeDB a very valuable solution for rapidly developing complex applications for the embedded devices market".

"Microsoft is proud to collaborate with partners such as McObject to broaden the capabilities and functionalities of sophisticated embedded devices, such as IP Trade's Profile trading turret", said Jane Gilson, Director, Mobile and Embedded Devices Division, Microsoft Corp.

"The ability for Windows XP Embedded to seamlessly integrate into familiar and existing Windows environments makes it an ideal platform for third-party developers to quickly create solutions that give their customers a competitive edge".

IP Trade chose Microsoft Windows XP Embedded as the Profile trading turret's embedded operating system because it offers durability and high performance, while supporting later expansion with rich applications.

One specific advantage of Microsoft Windows XP Embedded is its support for USB to connect many optional devices, Zander said.

In addition, by using Windows XP Embedded in the trading turret, IP Trade expects to benefit from the wide support for Microsoft technology in banks and other financial institutions, IP Trade officials said.

McObject is represented in Europe by Logic Technology.