McObject's eXtremeDB Fusion Database Chosen for DIRECTV Set-Top Boxes

ISSAQUAH, WA, May 20 (MARKET WIRE) --
McObject(R) announced that DIRECTV, the leading U.S. satellite television
service provider, will integrate the eXtremeDB(TM) Fusion embedded database
system into its set-top box software, leveraging eXtremeDB Fusion's hybrid
in-memory/on-disk data storage to significantly reduce development time across
a range of hard disk-based and disk-less boxes, and to improve processor
utilization.

eXtremeDB Fusion will lend its strengths of high performance and
efficient,small footprint data management. The set-top box software stores
programming
information, including program descriptions, schedules, ratings, user
configuration
information such as favorite channel lists, and multimedia content.

As a hybrid embedded database, eXtremeDB Fusion combines on-disk and
all-in-memory record storage. A simple schema notation controls which records
are to be saved to disk, and which are to be managed entirely in memory,
without the I/O, caching and other processes inherent in disk storage.

This capability enables DIRECTV to develop a unified software platform and
deploy it across a product line containing some set-top boxes with hard disks
-- to support digital video recording (DVR) -- and others without hard disks.

"In consumer electronics, it is common for a manufacturer to develop one
version of a product that incorporates disk storage, and another version that
stores data in memory," Steve Graves, McObject CEO and co-founder, said. "In
this
situation, eXtremeDB Fusion eliminates the need to use two different database
systems, thereby avoiding significant coding, testing and QA tasks. In this
sense, eXtremeDB Fusion's combined in-memory, on-disk storage provides the best
of both worlds," he said.

Graves cited eXtremeDB Fusion's caching policy -- the application logic that
determines which database resources should be held in memory, and for how
long -- as instrumental in enabling efficient use of the CPU in disk-based
smart consumer devices. "Database caching and disk I/O can be a significant
drain on the CPU, but eXtremeDB Fusion's efficiency in this area gets the most
out of available resources. With McObject's database, CPU cycles can be directed
toward CPU-intensive tasks, such as media playing and recording, to produce the
best possible multimedia consumer device performance," Graves said.

About McObject

Founded by embedded database and real-time systems experts, McObject
offersproven data management technology that makes real-time systems smarter,
more
reliable and more cost-effective to develop and maintain. McObject counts among
its customers industry leaders such as Chrysler, GigaSpaces, Siemens, Phillips,
EADS,
JVC, Tyco Thermal Controls, F5 Networks, CA, Motorola and Boeing. McObject,
based in Issaquah, WA, is committed to providing innovative technology and
first-rate services to customers and partners. The company can be reached at
+1-425-888-8505, or visit www.mcobject.com.

About DIRECTV, Inc.

DIRECTV, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTV), the nation's leading satellite television
service
provider, presents the finest television experience available to more than
17 million customers in the United States and is leading the HD revolution
with 95 national HD channels -- more quality HD channels than any other
television provider. Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to over 265
channels of 100% digital picture and sound, exclusive programming,
industry-leading
customer satisfaction (which has surpassed cable for seven years running) and
superior technologies that include advanced DVR and HD-DVR services and the most
state-of-the-art interactive sports packages available anywhere. For the most
up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit directv.com.

McObject, eXtremeDB and eXtremeDB Fusion are trademarks or registered
trademarks of
McObject LLC. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks
or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
Ted Kenney
McObject LLC
Email Contact
425-888-8505

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