Pembroke Pines, FL, Nov 24, 2009 - Mertech Data Systems, the leading provider of high-performance ISAM to SQL Database Connectivity (ISDBC) drivers, announced today that it will begin offering a Btrieve to MySQL database connectivity driver in the first half of 2010.

Mertech’s plug-in database drivers and migration tools allow applications using Btrieve and Pervasive databases to run with a relational database without source level changes.

"We are seeing a strong interest for MySQL among Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). MySQL offers a compelling option for ISVs looking to offer a low a solid, scalable database with a low total cost of ownership (TCO) “said Riaz Merchant, CEO of Mertech Data Systems.

Mertech already offers a solution for migrating to MySQL from DataFlex through its Flex2SQL product line.

BTR2SQL for MySQL is expected to be available for beta in the first quarter of 2010, with a final release expected in June 2010.

About Mertech Data Systems

Mertech’s is a leading provider of plug-in middleware solutions that allow companies to run their DataFlex, Btrieve/Pervasive and Magic apps with Oracle, MS SQL Server, DB2, MySQL and PostgreSQL without source level changes. Headquartered in Pembroke Pines, FL and with offices in Sao Paolo, Brazil, Mertech maintains strategic partnerships with Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), IBM (NYSE: IBM) and MySQL. Since 1997, over 6000 companies around the world have been powering their mission critical application with Mertech’s products. For more information about Mertech Data Systems, visit http://www.mertechdata.com.