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Egide Informatique relies on Actian for its low maintenance, high performance database
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Database Management & Storage
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Remote Asset Management
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Egide Informatique, a Paris-based company providing a comprehensive solution for real estate management, was in search of a reliable, high-performing database that would not require maintenance by a database administrator (DBA). Their software encompasses the commercial, residential, and social housing and addresses the needs of property administrators, co-ownership trustees, and property managers through its modular set of features. They have a wide-ranging base of 500 customers who can have anywhere from one to 200 workstations each, with some not even having an IT system in place. The challenge was to find a database solution that could cater to this diverse customer base, ensuring high performance and reliability without the need for constant maintenance.
About The Customer
Founded in 1986, Egide Informatique is a Paris-based company that provides a comprehensive solution for real estate management. Their software caters to the commercial, residential, and social housing sectors, addressing the needs of property administrators, co-ownership trustees, and property managers through its modular set of features. The company has a diverse customer base of 500 customers, ranging from small businesses with a single workstation to larger entities with up to 200 workstations. Some of their customers do not even have an IT system in place, further emphasizing the need for a reliable, low-maintenance database solution.
The Solution
Egide Informatique selected Actian Zen through its existing relationship with Btrieve, a predecessor to Zen Embedded Database. They found Zen to be highly robust and simple to use, meeting their requirements for a high-performing, reliable database that does not require constant maintenance. Actian Zen provides a small footprint, zero-maintenance embedded database that perfectly fits the needs of Egide Informatique. The company also appreciates Actian Zen’s simple licensing model, which provides them with a lot of flexibility. The lack of maintenance requirements is particularly beneficial for their small business customers who do not have an IT department.
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