BOULDER, Colo. - Dec. 7, 2011 - Today Confio^™ Software, the makers of the award-winning Ignite performance analysis software tool, was selected by Speedy Cash® for a comprehensive SQL Server and virtual server performance management solution. With more than 200 stores in the U.S., Canada and the UK, as well as an international online presence, Speedy Cash is one of the largest providers of short-term loans and financial services in the world.

Using Confio's Ignite for SQL Server as well as IgniteVM for SQL Server has helped Speedy Cash improve database query performance of several transactional and analytical applications critical to its business. Those SQL Server applications - which run on both physical and virtual databases - include customers' application processing, payment processing, mailing list developments and analytical reporting.

"Aside from enabling us to easily determine which queries were having issues, the greatest benefit of Ignite is that we can isolate different variables, such as users, machines and applications," said Randall Neth, director of database administration for Speedy Cash and SQL 2008 Microsoft Certified Master (MCM). "Because our applications contain such vast amounts of data, having the ability to slice and dice a query to determine the root cause of performance issues is a significant advantage."

Ignite helps DBAs, developers and DBA managers identify, analyze, and resolve the most complex and costly performance problems affecting applications and users. Ignite goes beyond basic server health metrics to build a complete server performance picture using response-time analysis and historical trend analysis. Ignite is available for SQL Server, Oracle, VMware, Sybase and DB2 environments.

"Speedy Cash has differentiated itself on customer service, which means that it is unacceptable for technology issues to get in the way of its ability to serve a customer through quick payment processing or application approval, " said Mark Tumminello, regional account manager for Confio. "By implementing Ignite, Speedy Cash has reassurance that if any business application relying on database functionality is performing poorly, it can quickly and easily trouble-shoot the issue before it hinders its customers' experiences."

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

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Four Corners Communications for Confio
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BOULDER, Colo. - Nov. 2, 2011 - Today Confio^™ Software, the makers of the award-winning Ignite database performance management software tools, announced that it has tripled its growth rate so far in 2011, culminating in seven consecutive quarters of revenue increases. The company expects to continue this trajectory throughout the remainder of 2011 and into Q1 2012.

Across several key metrics, Confio has steadily increased its performance in 2010 and 2011. Key growth indicators include revenue, new client sales, existing client sales and margins. In addition, Confio has grown its overall employee base by 100 percent since June 2010.

Confio's management team attributes the growth to three key factors:

• New product innovation, including the recent launch of IgniteVM, the industry's only performance management software for Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, and DB2 databases running in virtual environments.
• Improved sales penetration among clients domestically and internationally driven by prestigious award recognition, and the rapidly growing reputation of Ignite products in the DBA market, earned largely through DBA-to-DBA recommendation.
• Highly specialized talent recruitment, ensuring that Confio continues to be one of the most respected voices in database and VMware management.

Because of its consistent growth and innovation, earlier this year Confio was recognized as one of Colorado's Companies to Watch. "Confio has earned its reputation by having extremely strong connections with its customers, and because of this we can respond to customer needs and market trends rapidly," said Matt Larson, CEO of Confio. "The technology in the database industry will continue to evolve, yet we are confident that we have the right mixture of innovation, experience and customer input to address any future market changes."

For more information about Confio's solutions for DBAs, please visit www.confio.com.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

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Four Corners Communications for Confio
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claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. - August 8, 2011 - Confio^™ Software, the makers of the award-winning Ignite performance analysis software tool, was selected by ADI Time for a comprehensive SQL Server performance management solution. ADI Time is a national leader in cloud computing time and attendance management software-as-a-service (SaaS) for small-to-mid-sized businesses, and divisions of large enterprises.

Because ADI Times offers a 24x7 SaaS solution, it cannot afford unscheduled downtime. To maintain this level of availability, the company requires a software tool to give them better visibility into its SQL Server environment. Ignite from Confio allows ADI Time to detect performance issues before they start through wait-time analysis, which finds bottlenecks affecting performance.

"As a result of the Ignite implementation, ADI Time has delivered our time and attendance services to our clients more efficiently and reliably," said Todd Giaquinto, chief technology officer for ADI Time. "Having the right tools in place helps us avoid unexpected firedrills so we can focus on our core job of delivering innovative SaaS solutions."

Ignite helps DBAs, developers and DBA managers identify, analyze, and resolve the most complex and costly performance problems affecting applications and users. Ignite goes beyond basic server health metrics to build a complete server performance picture using response-time analysis and historical trend analysis. Ignite is available for SQL Server, Oracle, VMware, Sybase and DB2 environments.

"ADI Time has a unique offering in its market: a SaaS-based solution that takes the burden of managing a time and attendance solution off their customers' plates. However in order for that solution to be successful, ADI Time needs a near flawless SQL Server environment," said Bryan Applegate, account manager for Confio. "Ignite helps ADI Time achieve the high level of service it requires to keep its clients happy."

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

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Four Corners Communications for Confio
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BOULDER, Colo. - August 2, 2011 - Confio^™ Software, the makers of the award-winning Ignite performance analysis software tool, today announced that it was recently selected by James River Insurance Company for its comprehensive SQL Server performance management solution. James River Insurance Company is a national specialty insurance company that operates as an Excess & Surplus carrier in all 50 states plus Washington, DC.

"We take a proactive approach to database management to ensure we maintain high availability and performance in our virtual and physical environments," said Adarsh Singh, IT manager for James River. "Having tools such as Ignite enables us to identify the poorest performing queries, troubleshoot issues and eliminate the bottlenecks - before they can cause serious business issues."

Ignite helps DBAs, developers and DBA managers identify, analyze, and resolve the most complex and costly performance problems affecting applications and users. Ignite goes beyond basic server health metrics to build a complete server performance picture using response-time analysis and historical trend analysis. Ignite is available for SQL Server, Oracle, VMware, Sybase and DB2 environments.

"Too often companies wait until a major database bottleneck has caused significant business issues before they realize the importance of deploying performance management software," said Tim Kilzer, account manager for Confio. "James River Insurance Company has the foresight to take an approach that will help prevent database problems, before they wreak havoc on the entire IT environment."

James River Insurance Company operates in a brokerage model working only with specifically authorized surplus lines brokers and reviewing each submission individually. James River's underwriting approach is characterized by a wide breadth of appetite, ability to create solutions, and excellent service.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

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Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
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claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

Cost Saving Solution Smooths the Move from Enterprise to Standard Editions

BOULDER, Colo. - July 21, 2011 - Confio™ Software today announced a program to help cut costs for companies considering the move from Oracle Enterprise (EE) to Standard Editions (SE). Confio Ignite is a full featured solution to monitor and analyze Oracle SE performance, and can replace the Oracle features lost when users switch from EE to SE, while still preserving the associated cost savings.

Oracle SE is a version of the Oracle database that offers the core features of the higher priced EE, while removing the extra capabilities not required at all installations. The Oracle Tuning and Diagnostic Packs, widely with EE to manage database performance, are excluded from SE. DBAs who depend on these features in EE will be unable to manage their database at the same level of performance and reliability without finding a replacement.

Confio Ignite is a full featured solution that actually improves the performance management for Oracle SE, even without the Oracle Tuning and Diagnostic Packs. DBAs benefit from Ignite's detailed analysis and complete independence from Oracle EE requirements.

Information about Ignite for Oracle SE is available at http://www.confio.com/English/Products/Ignite_for_Oracle.php#tab6-show.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

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Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
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claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. - June 08, 2011 - Confio™ Software, the makers of the award-winning Ignite8 performance analysis software tool, today announced the general availability of IgniteVM, the first software designed specifically for database administrators (DBAs) to monitor and ensure database performance in a VMware environment. By offering DBAs an unprecedented level of visibility beyond the database and into the virtual server layers, IgniteVM reduces the risk of database performance issues and connects IT directors, VMWare administrators and DBAs to help ensure a successful physical to virtual (P2V) transition.

"Despite the cost advantages of moving databases to a virtual environment, the risk of performance and availability problems often delay P2V transition plans," said Matt Larson, CEO and founder of Confio. "However, with Oracle and Microsoft's endorsement of virtual databases, P2V will happen more frequently. IT managers need IgniteVM to give their DBAs the visibility to troubleshoot and ensure a smooth transition to virtual environments."

Virtual environments have different management requirements than physical servers. DBAs and VMware administrators typically work in their own isolated technical "silos" and use tools dedicated to their needs. In surveys, fewer than 20 percent of DBAs reported having even limited visibility or experience with monitoring of the virtual server on which their databases run, and have no access to VMware vCenter. This lack of visibility beyond the database can hamstring DBAs in their efforts to react to the rapidly changing virtual server environment, increasing the risk of performance problems or outages.

"In our experience, migration of production databases to VMware continues to accelerate in 2011.  A key success factor in these migrations is the ability to maintain performance and availability. Products and best practices that help ensure performance and availability will be an important part of a successful virtualization project," according to Nathan Biggs, CEO of House of Brick Technologies, a service provider widely recognized for its expertise in transitioning Oracle and other databases to VMware platforms.

IgniteVM reduces risk and increases visibility by combining the essential database response monitoring available in Confio's award-winning Ignite8 tool with non-intrusive VMware visibility. This level of visibility ultimately increases cross departmental cooperation between DBAs and VMware administrators, enabling both teams to adapt to challenges of the VMware virtualized datacenter and paving the way for IT management to speed the successful P2V transition and maintain performance after the move.

IgniteVM is agentless, with no software installed on production databases, virtual servers or vCenter. To learn how IgniteVM can help ensure success in your database-to-VMware initiative, visit www.confio.com or email: info@confio.com.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

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Four Corners Communications for Confio
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claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. - June 07, 2011 - Confio™ Software, the makers of the award-winning Ignite8 database performance analysis software tool, has joined a select group of Colorado companies to be recognized as one of Colorado Companies to Watch. This selection acknowledges Confio's rapid growth, customer adoption and dedication as a leading software company in Colorado. Colorado Companies to Watch honors second-stage companies that develop valuable products and services, create quality jobs, enrich communities and create new industries throughout Colorado.

"We're excited and honored to be named a Colorado Company to Watch. As anyone in Colorado can attest to, our state offers the best environment for inspired work and play," said Matt Larson, CEO and founder of Confio. "We've doubled the size of Confio in the past two years and Colorado offers us a great base from which to do that. If it wasn't for the support of our local business community and the amazing technological talent residing in Colorado, Confio would not be as successful as we are today."

Confio Software develops database performance solutions that improve service and reduce the cost of operating databases and the applications that depend on them. Confio's unique use of response-time analysis in its flagship product Ignite8 helps database administrators (DBAs), developers and DBA managers identify, analyze, and resolve the most complex and costly performance problems.

"We are pleased to recognize Confio for their outstanding contribution to fueling the economic fire of our wonderful state. Thank you Confio!" says Stephanie Steffens, Colorado Companies to Watch program director.

Colorado Companies to Watch is different from other awards programs. Because the program focuses on our entire state, and not specific industries, it provides an opportunity to paint a realistic picture of a true statewide economy. Since applicants are evaluated on more than growth, it widens the playing field to companies not often recognized for the critical differences they make in their industry, their community, region and our state.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

About Colorado Companies to Watch

Colorado Companies to Watch (www.Colorado.CompaniestoWatch.org) is a unique statewide awards program recognizing growing companies that fuel the economic fire of the state. Colorado Companies to Watch honors companies that develop valuable products and services, create quality jobs, enrich communities and create new industries throughout Colorado. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade launched the program in 2009 in conjunction with the Edward Lowe Foundation, and valuable community partners from across Colorado.

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Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
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claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. - May 09, 2011 - Confio™ Software, the makers of the award-winning Ignite performance analysis software tool, today announced the addition of B2B technology sales veteran Jon Freeman to its senior management team as the Vice President of Sales. Freeman brings over twenty years of consistent top sales production and executive management experience to the position along with a successful record for business development in a variety of high-tech verticals and industries. In his new role at Confio, Freeman will be responsible for managing the company's ever-growing sales team while also spearheading Confio's continued expansion into new territories, channels and vertical industries.

"As more IT organizations turn to database and VMware monitoring tools to help improve their company's performance and reduce the cost of IT operations, we realized that we needed a dedicated sales executive to help lead our sales and business development efforts through the next phase of Confio's growth," said Matt Larson, CEO and founder of Confio. "Jon's extensive experience and expertise as a top sales manager working with some of the high-tech world's 'heaviest hitters' will be invaluable to us as we continue to expand our customer base and seek out opportunities in new regions, channels and industries."

Freeman most recently served as area vice president for Xirrus, Inc., a global manufacturer and provider of innovative Wi-Fi products and services. During his nearly seven-year tenure with Xirrus, Freeman was responsible for helping to build the company's OEM program and expand sales efforts, ultimately increasing the company's top-line growth by 300% while managing a team of regional managers and engineers. Prior to joining Xirrus, Freeman was a director of sales at Intel Corp.

"Confio was the first company to recognize the need to improve database performance through the measurement of user process wait times. That type of innovative and custom-centric thinking - backed by a team of experienced senior DBAs and engineers who focus solely on automated root cause analysis - made Confio a perfect fit for me. I look forward to joining Confio's executive team and helping the company continue to exceed growth projections," said Freeman.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com

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Four Corners Communications for Confio
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Combined solution reduces costs by dramatically improving the speed and efficiency of database performance

NEWTON, Mass. - March 21, 2011 - Kaminario, a leading provider of high performance storage for accelerating databases and critical business applications, and Confio Software, the award-winning developer of Ignite 8 performance analysis software, today announced a unique partnership to identify and resolve database I/O bottlenecks. The Confio Ignite 8 and Kaminario K2 solutions will help reduce database operations' costs by identifying and resolving I/O problems more quickly and effectively.

This agreement makes Kaminario a Confio Performance Partner in providing expert database performance solutions. The Confio Ignite identifies when I/O bottlenecks are critically affecting data responsiveness and Kaminario K2 resolves the problem. Working together, the companies will enable businesses to gain access to enterprise-class database I/O performance solutions and reduce the costs associated with maximizing and maintaining database performance.

"The combined Confio and Kaminario solution enables DBAs, developers and DBA managers to identify I/O problems and fix them faster for a more efficient and higher performing outcome," said Matt Larson, CEO, Confio Software. Businesses will realize better service from their databases and, as a result, accrue less cost in database performance problem resolution and maintenance."

Kaminario and Confio have recently published a white paper titled: Diagnosing and Resolving Slow Database Batch Processing which highlights the overall Microsoft® SQL Server® performance improvements that can be achieved using the Kaminario K2 storage appliance. The Confio Ignite for SQL Server was used to diagnose and quantify I/O bottlenecks as the performance problem causing long delays in an SQL Server night batch process, and illustrate the specific time and performance saving achieved by the Kaminario K2. The paper demonstrates performance results when using the Confio Ignite 8 for SQL Server monitoring to quickly and accurately identify I/O issues and the Kaminario K2 DRAM storage appliance to resolve them.

The before and after results of the database batch process performance are startling. After deploying the SQL Server database and tempdb onto the Kaminario K2 appliance, the entire database night batch process performance improved by greater than 12 fold. CPU utilization improved from 15 to 75 percent, and several queries show a significant duration improvement. These tests and further results are illustrated in the white paper which can be downloaded from either the Kaminario or the Confio web sites.

"Confio Ignite provides an important service to enterprises looking to maximize database performance and reduce the cost of database operations and maintenance," said Dani Golan, CEO, Kaminario. "The partnership of Kaminario and Confio will allow companies to quickly identify DBMS issues and then address those issues with the Kaminario K2 providing a blazingly fast solution to application I/O bottleneck issues."

Confio Ignite is a comprehensive database performance solution for both physical and virtual server environments. Ignite helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, Sybase databases well as VMware server environments. Confio Ignite, with its response time analysis method, enables IT teams to isolate the exact causes of database performance bottlenecks. Using Ignite, database adminstrators and software developers resolve problems more quickly and deliver faster application response to their IT users. Because Ignite isolates the specific cause and effect of I/O related bottlenecks, it easily identifies and quantifies the user benefit of using the Kaminario K2 high performance appliance to improve I/O performance.

The Kaminario K2 resolves time sensitive and I/O intensive critical business application performance problems (such as OLTP and database applications) that standard storage solutions simply cannot support. The Kaminario K2 supports up to 1.5 million IOPs and up to 16 GB/s throughput. It enables a 2x - 25x performance improvement for any workload, and with no performance degradation over time. The Kaminario K2 is based on its revolutionary Scale-out Performance Architecture (SPEAR) which enables it to deliver enterprise-grade performance, high availability and scalability. SPEAR is made up of industry standard blades which makes the Kaminario K2 easy to deploy (typically within hours) and maintain, and supports N+1 redundancy for high availability. For more information on how to maximize your database performance and to submit your database for a complimentary database I/O performance analysis, go to: Database I/O Performance Analysis.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solutions that improve service and reduce the cost of operating databases and the applications that depend on them. Confio is known as the leading database monitoring innovator. Their flagship product, Ignite, uses response-time analysis, which focuses on improving response-time so users do not wait on their IT systems. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com

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Four Corners Communications for Confio
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Nov. 22, 2010, (Boulder, Colo.) - Confio Software today announced that its Ignite 8™ performance analysis software was named as a gold medal winner of the "2010 Editor's Best Awards" in the Database Monitoring/Performance category by Penton Media's Windows IT Pro® magazine.

According to Windows IT Pro editors, "Confio Software's Ignite 8 is a true all-in-one performance-monitoring solution that builds off of Ignite's original response-time monitoring functionality to also offer routine performance statistics via intuitive dashboards."

Ignite 8 helps DBAs, developers and DBA managers identify, analyze, and resolve the most complex and costly performance problems affecting applications and users depending on Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle database, Sybase and DB2. Ignite 8 goes beyond basic server health metrics to build a complete database performance picture using response-time analysis and historical trend analysis. In the Microsoft SQL Server community, Ignite 8 has experienced 400 percent growth in less than two years, indicating its popularity and effectiveness with database professionals.

Ben Miller, the director of database administration at Nature's Sunshine Products and a Confio customer, told Windows IT Pro editors that he was impressed by Ignite 8's non-intrusive nature and the speed at which information was gathered. "We had access to the application name, query text, executions, and reads and writes. It has more information in one place than we had from any other product we saw," Miller said. "Everyone is familiar with slowness at times, but before [users] see the slowness become common, we are in [Ignite] with alerts as well as rich graphs telling us which queries to worry about. We have actually tuned queries before users noticed, and they reciprocated with comments about things being faster before they had to complain."

"The 2010 Editors' Best Awards-presented in conjunction with our 2010 Community Choice Awards-are a recognition of our editors', contributors', and authors' favorite products of the year," said Jason Bovberg, senior editor at Windows IT Pro. "Our editorial experts' annual tradition of selecting winners based on a product's strategic importance to market, its competitive advantages, and its value to the customer is particularly significant to the Windows IT Pro and SQL Server Magazine communities this year, as we call out exceptional products in an economically tight, highly competitive market.

"Our Editors' Best Awards let us leverage our contributing editors' expertise to provide well-earned recognition to products that exceed industry standards. This year, we've even added valuable, in-the-trenches insight about winning products from our reader community. We're proud to now share this invaluable information with our Windows IT Pro and SQL Server Magazine communities. Our winners should be extremely proud of this honor of recognition from our editorial experts."

"Being selected as a 2010 Editor's Choice gold winner validates our customers' decision to chose Ignite 8 for their database performance monitoring," said Don Bergal, COO of Confio Software. "Recommendations from the DBA community as well as prestigious industry awards like this help drive Ignite 8's growth in the industry and cement our leadership position."

To download a free trial of Ignite 8, visit www.confio.com.

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About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solutions that improve service and reduce the cost of operating databases and the applications that depend on them. Confio is known as the leading database monitoring innovator. Their flagship product, Ignite, uses response-time analysis, which focuses on improving response-time so users do not wait on their IT systems. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com

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Four Corners Communications for Confio
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BOULDER, Colo. Nov. 9, 2010 - Confio™ Software today announced that Ignite™ for Microsoft SQL Server, the company's award-winning database performance analysis tool designed specifically for SQL Server DBAs, has experienced record growth of nearly 400 percent since early 2009. Confio attributes this growth in part to the launch of Ignite 8 for SQL Server in early 2010 and its ongoing commitment to the SQL Server community.

"The Microsoft SQL Server DBA community has responded well to Ignite 8, as evidenced by the enthusiasm and positive feedback we receive at monthly SQL Server user groups and the dozens of SQL Saturday events we sponsor throughout the year," said Don Bergal, COO of Confio Software. "We have been rewarded with rapidly escalating use of our product, and we are proud to support the SQL Server community in return."

Ignite 8 for Microsoft SQL Server helps DBAs, developers and DBA managers identify, analyze, and resolve the most complex and costly performance problems affecting applications and users depending on Microsoft SQL Server. Ignite 8 goes beyond basic server health metrics to build a complete SQL Server performance picture using response-time analysis and historical trend analysis.

"Since implementing Ignite 8 for Microsoft SQL Server, we now have both real-time analysis of our database response time as well as server health statistics," said Rodney Dauphin, Regional IT Manager at Infor. "By having this multi-layered approach we can instantly analyze the wait-times so we can locate and fix virtually any bottleneck in the system."

SQL Server DBAs, developers and database managers interested in learning more about Ignite 8 for SQL Server are encouraged to visit Confio Software's booth (#402) at PASS Summit 2010, Nov. 8-11 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. Confio will be 'turning up the heat' on SQL Server performance with a Char-Broil® Red® infrared grill grand prize giveaway and other prizes for winners of Confio's own Cornhole game (everyone's favorite BBQ game).

To download a free trial of Ignite 8 for SQL Server, visit http://www.confio.com/English/Forms/Download_SQLServer_Trial.php.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solutions that improve service and reduce the cost of operating databases and the applications that depend on them. Confio is known as the leading database monitoring innovator. Their flagship product, Ignite, uses response-time analysis, which focuses on improving response-time so users do not wait on their IT systems. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com

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Four Corners Communications for Confio
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claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. Sept. 21, 2010 - Just six months after its official launch, Confio™ Software today announced that Ignite 8, the company's award-winning performance analysis tool, has helped hundreds of DBAs identify, analyze, and resolve the most complex and costly database performance problems. Nearly 90 percent of Confio's Oracle customer base has upgraded to Ignite 8 representing over 10,000 monitored Oracle instances worldwide.

Developed for DBAs, database developers and IT managers, Ignite 8 goes beyond basic server health metrics to build a complete performance picture using response-time analysis and historical trend analysis.

"Ignite 8 was designed to give DBAs a complete picture of their Oracle performance issues and prioritize steps for resolution," said Don Bergal, chief operating officer at Confio. "Based on the tremendous adoption in the Oracle community and feedback from our long-term customers, we are delivering beyond their expectations."

Oracle DBAs and database developers interested in learning more about Ignite 8 are encouraged to visit Confio Software's booth (#127) at Oracle OpenWorld, Sept. 20-22 at the Moscone Center South. Confio will be 'turning up the heat' on Oracle performance with a Char-Broil® Red® infrared grill grand prize giveaway and other prizes for winners of Confio's own Cornhole game (everyone's favorite BBQ game).

To further demonstrate its commitment to helping DBAs and the database community, in May Confio unveiled IgniteFree, the only free response-time based performance analysis tool. Confio's IgniteFree uses the same agentless, low-load monitoring technique as Ignite 8 to identify performance bottlenecks deep inside Oracle, SQL Server, DB2 or Sybase systems. IgniteFree is focused on real-time monitoring, showing only the last hour of response time, server resources, query and session statistics. Longer history and advanced features are not included in IgniteFree, but users needing more history or reporting capabilities can download a free trial of Confio Ignite 8 at www.confio.com. IgniteFree can be downloaded at no cost at www.ignitefree.com.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solutions that improve service and reduce the cost of operating databases and the applications that depend on them. Confio is known as the leading database monitoring innovator. Their flagship product, Ignite, uses response-time analysis, which focuses on improving response-time so users do not wait on their IT systems. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com

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Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. June 16, 2010 - Confio™ Software, the makers of the award-winning Ignite 8 performance analysis software, today unveiled IgniteFree, the only free response-time database performance analysis tool. IgniteFree is carved from Ignite 8's primary feature set and gives DBAs a point-in-time view of bottlenecks in their database. IgniteFree for Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase and DB2/LUW can be downloaded at no cost at www.ignitefree.com.

Confio's IgniteFree uses the same agent-less, low-load monitoring architecture as Ignite 8. It is designed specifically to demonstrate the benefits of response-time based performance analysis software: its usability, simplicity and accuracy.

"We developed IgniteFree to help DBAs, database developers and IT managers do real-time performance fire-fighting," said Matt Larson, CEO and founder of Confio. "Other free monitoring tools only offer a few server health statistics. By placing a free response-time analysis tool in the hands of all DBAs and developers, we can educate the largest number of users on the benefits of response-time analysis."

IgniteFree is intended for real-time analysis, showing just the last hour of response time, server resources, query and session statistics. DBAs can use IgniteFree to identify the queries that consume the most resources and cause the most user response-time impact within the past hour. IgniteFree also enables DBAs to immediately respond to calls from application users regarding potential database performance and impact issues.

Long-term trend analysis, detailed server resource statistics, and other advanced features are not included in IgniteFree, so users needing historical analysis, reporting capabilities, and other advanced features can convert to a full trial of Confio Ignite 8 simply by adding a license key. IgniteFree works with all four monitored databases and both Oracle/SQL repositories on both Windows and UNIX/Linux. There is no limit on seats (or users) for IgniteFree and users can monitor up to 20 instances at a time. Confio also has a forum available for IgniteFree users at www.ignitefree.com/forum.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solutions that improve service and reduce the cost of operating databases and the applications that depend on them. Confio is known as the leading database monitoring innovator. Their flagship product, Ignite, uses response-time analysis, which focuses on improving response-time so users do not wait on their IT systems. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com

Media Contact

Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. June 8, 2010 - Confio™ Software, the makers of the Ignite 8 for SQL Server performance analysis software, announced today that SQL Server expert Thomas LaRock has joined the company's senior DBA team. As a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and a Microsoft Certified IT Professional in both Database Administration and Development, LaRock will be instrumental in interacting with SQL Server based businesses across the country while they implement and utilize Ignite 8.

LaRock is widely respected in the SQL Server industry and currently serves on the board of directors of the Professional Association of SQL Server (PASS). LaRock is also the accomplished author of DBA Survivor: Become a Rock Star DBA and he runs one of the SQL Server industry's most well-read and influential blogs, www.thomaslarock.com, also known as SQL Rockstar.

"Tom's expertise in SQL Server further rounds-out our team of expert DBAs who are critical in working with clients seeking solutions for performance bottlenecks," said Matt Larson, CEO and founder of Confio. "Fans of the SQL Rockstar will be pleased to know that Tom will still be an independent and influential voice in the industry. In fact, his new role at Confio will allow him to extend his commitment and involvement in the SQL Server community."

LaRock joins Confio from an international financial services firm where he led a team of seven people and oversaw more than 175 database servers. He was also a software engineer at Logica and a programmer and analyst at AllPoints.

"I've used Confio's tools and found that they truly help identify the root cause of performance issues," said LaRock. "Because of Confio's great tools and its highly experienced senior DBA team, joining the company was a no-brainer. I get to work with industry experts and do what I love."

Confio's senior DBA team works directly with clients on Confio's Ignite™ for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase products. Ignite 8 captures both the conventional health statistics and the more advanced response-time data and correlates them with to deliver unmatched perspective on the database condition and how it is affecting end user experience.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solutions that improve service and reduce the cost of operating databases and the applications that depend on them. Confio is known as the leading database monitoring innovator. Their flagship product, Ignite, uses response-time analysis, which focuses on improving response-time so users do not wait on their IT systems. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com

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Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. May 27, 2010 - Confio Ignite for SQL Server has been selected as a finalist the prestigious Best of TechEd North America 2010 Award. Ignite 8, the latest innovation from Confio Software, provides comprehensive database monitoring in combination with response-time analysis.

"At Confio, our mission is to build database performance tools that fix complicated and costly database bottlenecks," said Don Bergal, chief operating officer for Confio. "We're thrilled to be recognized a Best of TechEd finalist. Ignite 8 was just released in March and already has become a favorite performance tool for SQL Server DBAs and developers."

Ignite 8 is nominated in the database administration category. As a finalist, Ignite 8 will be rigorously evaluated on its ability to offer strategic importance to the organization, a competitive advantage for users, and value to the customer. TechEd NA 2010 is taking place June 7 - June 10, 2010 in New Orleans. Best of TechEd winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 6 p.m.

Ignite 8 expands the Ignite™ for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase products to include comprehensive performance monitoring in combination with response-time analysis. Ignite 8 captures both the conventional health statistics and the more advanced response-time data and correlates them with to deliver unmatched perspective on the database condition and how it is affecting end user experience.

The Best of TechEd North America Awards, produced by Windows IT Pro, SQL Server Magazine, SharePointPro Connections and DevProConnections recognize the innovative products and services showcased at Microsoft TechEd North America 2010.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solutions that improve service and reduce the cost of operating databases and the applications that depend on them. Confio is known as the leading database monitoring innovator. Their flagship product, Ignite, uses response-time analysis, which focuses on improving response-time so users do not wait on their IT systems. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com

Media Contact

Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

Strong New Products and Cost Savings Advantages Drive 43% Revenue Increase

March 17, 2010 - Boulder, CO - Confio Software, the leading developer of response-time based database performance tools, today announced that bookings growth for the 2009 calendar year increased by 43% over the prior year, which yielded the largest total revenue increase in Confio's history. The results reflect the market success of the new Confio Ignite PI architecture released in early 2009, and the rapid escalation of products such as Ignite for SQL Server based on that new architecture. In a difficult economy where many software companies registered flat or declining results, Confio gained more new customers and generated more license revenue than ever before. Confio Ignite improves performance of databases and the applications that depend on them, and helps companies reduce the cost of operating their database infrastructure.

"The demand for new Confio Ignite products by both new customers and existing sites drove sales to a record level throughout the year," said Matt Larson, CEO and Founder of Confio, "Our products hit the spot with customers who needed an innovative approach to improving service delivery while keeping costs in check."

In early 2009 Confio began shipping its new Ignite PI products, built on a web based, open architecture. The results throughout the year reflected the enthusiasm around the new Ignite PI products and the improvements in how they delivered value to customers. Especially significant was the growth of Ignite for SQL Server, constituting the fastest growing product in Confio's history.

Confio Ignite monitors, finds problems, and improves service levels in Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase and IBM DB2 databases. Ignite focuses on response time, the most important indicator of database service, and provides the deepest and most extensive response time history of any database performance solution across all four platforms. The latest release built on the Ignite PI architecture, Ignite 8, correlates response time with server health, real time sessions and expert advice for a comprehensive performance solution.

Free trial copies of Ignite can be downloaded from www.confio.com with performance results being achieved in minutes.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solutions that improve service and reduce the cost of operating databases and the applications that depend on them. Confio is known as the leading database monitoring innovator using response-time analysis, which focuses on improving response-time so users do not wait on their IT systems. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com

Media Contact

Nadine Pyter
1 303 938 8282

Charlie Sander passes CEO role to Matt Larson

March 16, 2010 - Boulder, CO - Confio Software, a leading provider of database performance monitoring and analysis software, announced that Matt Larson, Confio's Founder and CTO, has been named Chief Executive Officer. Charlie Sander, Confio's former CEO and lead investor, will remain involved in company operations as Chairman.

Sander, a 30 year computer industry veteran, took the Confio helm in March of 2004 coincident with the company's first round of funding. "I've always believed it would be a great story if I were able to hand the baton back to Matt one day," says Sander. "The surge in growth we've experienced over the past year combined with Matt's readiness for the job convinced me that the day had come."

Confio released Ignite 8, on March 2, 2010. This latest version represents the greatest product expansion in Ignite history. Ignite 8 captures both conventional health statistics as well as response-time data and correlates the information to deliver unmatched insight on database performance.

The Ignite 8 release, combined with last year's expansion from Oracle into the SQL Server, Sybase and DB2 markets, have set the course for Confio's growth.

"Confio has experienced six years of sustained growth," says Matt Larson. "We will use this foundation to help build the next generation of database performance tools and accelerate Confio's adoption with Oracle, SQL Server, DB2 and Sybase users."

Prior to his role as CTO and now CEO of Confio, Mr. Larson helped found an oil and gas technology company, where in the span of a year, the company grew from four employees to over two hundred employees while raising over $110 million in venture capital. Mr. Larson is an international speaker on topics related to database technology and has co-author five books covering Oracle and SQL Server database administration. Mr. Larson holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Colorado where he graduated 1st in his class.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solutions that improve service and reduce the cost of operating databases and the applications that depend on them. Confio is known as the leading database monitoring innovator using response-time analysis, which focuses on improving response-time so users do not wait on their IT systems. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com

Ignite Goes Beyond Response-Time Metrics to Deliver Comprehensive Database Performance Analysis

March 2, 2010 - Boulder, CO - Confio Software today announced that Ignite 8, a major expansion of its award winning database performance solution, is now available. Ignite 8 expands the Ignite™ for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase products to include comprehensive performance monitoring in combination with the response-time analysis for which Ignite has been known.

In past product versions, Ignite was often used in conjunction with other database monitoring tools to track server health and monitor current session activity, with Ignite providing advanced analysis based on its unique response-time monitoring capability. Now Ignite 8 captures both the conventional health statistics and the more advanced response-time data and correlates them with to deliver unmatched perspective on the database condition and how it is affecting end user experience.

With the most important response-time metric now supported by server health, and real time session data, Ignite delivers a unique monitoring and analysis solution for database administrators, developers and IT managers across the enterprise. Some new features available in Ignite 8 include:

• Historical trend patterns ranging from 1 second to 1 year, mine Ignite's data repository to discover clues about problem sources.
• Correlation of response-time with health and session data, to show how server condition and session activity directly impact query delays and how end user response is affected.
• Expert analysis and recommendations, with Ignite 8 following the rules established by Confio's expert DBAs to find and prioritize the causes of response-time bottlenecks hidden in the large volume of data.
• Alarm trail that leads DBAs from high level views down through detailed root cause information simply by clicking alarm icons to follow the correct path to resolution.

Ignite 8 user and nationally recognized SQL Server and Sybase expert Jeff Garbus of Soaring Eagle consulting stated, "Ignite 8 is a huge advance, because it ties the response-time analysis that Confio does so well to the O/S data that I need to get a complete performance picture. Correlating query performance to system performance completes the performance picture."

"Ignite 8 is the biggest leap forward in capabilities in the history of the product," said Don Bergal, Chief Operating Officer at Confio. "The new features available in Ignite 8 were driven by requests from customers that we tie more data to response-time so they could depend on Ignite as a complete performance solution."

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, & Sybase database performance management solutions that are revolutionizing how databases and the applications that depend on them are monitored, managed and optimized. Built on industry best-practice Wait-Time methods, Confio Igniter Suite improves service levels and reduces costs for database and application infrastructure. Confio is based in Boulder, Colorado, with customers worldwide. For more information see www.confio.com.

Confio and Confio Ignite are trademarks or registered trademarks of Confio Software Corporation, in the United States and/or in other countries. Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Media Contact

Don Bergal
DonBergal@confio.com

Confio Software Finishes 2011 with Soaring Growth

BOULDER, Colo. - Feb. 7, 2012 - Today Confio^™ Software, the makers of the award-winning Ignite database performance management software, announced that it achieved 71 percent revenue growth in 2011 and more-than-doubled its employee base. Confio's financial growth in 2011 continues a series of eight consecutive quarters of sizable revenue increases. The company anticipates continued revenue growth throughout 2012.

"Confio's record-breaking revenue performance in 2011 greatly benefits our customers because it provides us with more resources for new product development and customer service," said Matt Larson, Confio's CEO. "Our industry is undergoing a dynamic transformation driven largely by virtualization and the exploding volume of data under management - a shift we anticipated several years ago. As a result of this foresight Confio has led in delivering performance-monitoring solutions for enterprise customers, and our financial strength is a reflection of that leadership."

Revenue growth is attributed to several factors:

• A rapidly growing enterprise customer base both within the U.S. and internationally, including in critical emerging markets such as Brazil. Customer growth is also driven largely by the strong reputation and value of Confio's solutions within the tightly knit database administration community.
• Confio's unwavering commitment to highly specialized and responsive customer service, including in-depth technical support both live and online, strong engagement with user communities and accessible Confio representatives.
• The company's thoughtful and deliberate talent recruitment of industry-recognized DBAs, Microsoft MVPs, certified Oracle database professionals and other highly sought-after experts who help engage the greater DBA community while also freely imparting their expertise and knowledge to customers.

In 2012, Confio expects to continue its steady revenue growth, led by enhanced product offerings for Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase and DB2 markets, and expansion of the solution line to follow its successful 2011 VMware product introduction. "We've really just begun to the tap the potential of our market," continued Larson. "By focusing on our core solution that solves the precise pain-point virtually all DBAs experience, we have transformed the database industry and delivered unquestionable value to thousands of enterprise companies. There's no doubt that Ignite will continue to be top-of-mind for database professionals everywhere in 2012 and beyond."

For more information about Confio's solutions for DBAs, please visit www.confio.com.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

Media Contact

Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

Three Confio Database Experts to Present at Rocky Mountain Oracle Users Group Training Days

BOULDER, Colo. - Feb. 13, 2012 - Today Confio^™ Software, the makers of the award-winning Ignite database performance management software solution, will host four sessions at the upcoming Rocky Mountain Oracle User Group (RMOUG) Training Days event, taking place Feb. 14 - 16, 2012 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

Recognized Oracle database administrators (DBAs) and Confio team members Kathy Gibbs, Dean Richards and Janis Griffin will present sessions designed to educate today's Oracle DBAs about topical issues affecting their DBA peers, including the impact of VMware in physical server environments, improving performance on RAC and specific tuning tips.

"Our team is composed of unparalleled Oracle DBAs, and it's their real-world experience that has helped give Ignite its strong following in the user community," said Don Bergal, chief marketing officer for Confio. "Kathy, Dean and Janis are recognized expert DBAs and anyone at the RMOUG conference will benefit from attending their sessions."

A list of their specific sessions followings:

• Wed. Feb. 15 at 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
  Confio DBA Kathy Gibbs will conduct: Performance on RAC: There is more there
  This presentation will focus on performance tuning tips specifically for a RAC environment.
• Wed. Feb. 15 at 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
  Confio DBA Dean Richards will conduct: Monitoring Oracle Databases on VMware
  This presentation will explore the fundamentals of using vSphere for monitoring databases running in a VMware environment.
• Wed. Feb. 15 at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
  Confio DBA Kathy Gibbs will conduct a showcase session: Advanced Performance Tuning Tips with Ignite8
  This presentation outlines a method for determining the best approach for tuning SQL statements by utilizing response time analysis.
• Thurs. Feb. 16 1:30 - 2:30p
  Confio DBA Janis Griffin will conduct a session: Using Oracle Execution Plans for Performance Gains
  This presentation will discuss the different operators found in an execution plan, and how they consume resources.

Ignite for DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, VMware and Sybase is the one monitoring solution that identifies, analyzes and resolves all of the performance problems affecting applications and users. Unlike other software, Ignite doesn't just show health metrics, it applies wait-time analysis to correlate the most important performance data to build a complete picture of the database performance for the DBA, Developer and DBA manager.

For more information about Confio's solutions for DBAs, please visit www.confio.com.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

Media Contact

Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

Fort Hays State University Selects Confio's Ignite Software for Database Performance Management

BOULDER, Colo. - Feb. 14, 2012 - Today Confio^™ Software announced that Kansas-based Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has chosen Ignite for DB2 as its performance management software solution. Ignite for DB2 enables FHSU to analyze database performance in real time so the database staff could be freed up for additional tasks while staying informed of any pending database issues.

"Ignite is allowing us to be more strategic with how we manage our database because we are able to look at our trend data, analyze it by the time-slice and determine exactly what is going on at any given time," said John Kaba, database administrator for Fort Hays State University. "With this feature, we can schedule our more complex batch processes and queries during slower times, and we can ensure a more balanced load on our server. All of this helps us run things more efficiently."

Ignite's agentless architecture monitors database performance without installing any software on the production systems. As a result of this unique architecture, FHSU was able to take advantage of Ignite for DB2 despite legacy applications that left the database memory-constrained.

"The DBA team at FHSU required a software tool that could identify problem areas and bottlenecks before they cause an issue," said Bryan Applegate, account manager for Confio. "With Ignite, the DBAs at FHSU can monitor and tune their database for the fastest response time possible, giving them time in their day to focus on the university's strategic I.T. needs."

Ignite for DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, VMware and Sybase is the one monitoring solution that identifies, analyzes and resolves all of the performance problems affecting applications and users. Unlike other software, Ignite doesn't just show health metrics, it applies wait-time analysis to correlate the most important performance data to build a complete picture of the database performance for the DBA, Developer and DBA manager.

Additionally, Ignite gathers real time session data, server resource levels, and query information. It analyzes historical trends of response time over different dimensions - such as wait event, program or partition. Then Ignite correlates the data to lead the DBA through the most important problems and solutions.

For more information about Confio's solutions for DBAs, please visit www.confio.com.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

Media Contact

Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. - Mar. 29, 2012 - Today Confio^™ Software, the makers of the award-wining Ignite suite of database performance tools, revealed the results of an in-depth, independent study regarding the performance of Oracle databases on VMware virtual servers. The results of the analysis show Oracle performance was essentially unchanged when moving from a physical to a VMware server configuration.

The tested performance was illustrated using Confio IgniteVM, a software tool used by database administrators (DBAs) to ensure database performance and availability on VMware. Test analysis showed no loss of transaction throughput, with VMware actually running slightly faster in some cases. This performance testing in conjunction with the IgniteVM monitoring results confirm that Oracle can be run on VMware without compromising performance or availability.

"We are seeing rapid adoption of VMware for Oracle hosting throughout our installed base," said Don Bergal, chief marketing officer for Confio. "With IgniteVM specifically focused on making these implementations successful, our customers are achieving their VMware migration objectives. This study backs up the findings that with proper management, DBAs can gain the flexibility cost benefits of VMware and still maintain performance."

The analysis conducted was possible using IgniteVM exclusively, because other available database tools have visibility only to the virtual server statistics, while IgniteVM exposes actual physical server resources available to the database. IgniteVM gives an accurate picture of how the database is really performing in the virtual machine, physical server, and storage layers.

For full details on the performance comparison study conducted by an independent test lab, including the methodology and additional findings, visit www.confio.com/oracleonvmware for a full download of the white paper.

About Ignite Performance Analysis Software

Ignite for Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Sybase and VMware is the one monitoring solution that identifies, analyzes and resolves all of the performance problems affecting applications end users. Unlike other software, Ignite doesn't just show health metrics, it applies response-time analysis to correlate the most important performance data to build a complete picture of the database performance for the DBA, Developer and DBA manager.

IgniteVM is unique as the only database performance solution that provides DBAs with complete visibility of all the server layers, from virtual machine through physical storage, when their database runs on VMware.

For more information about Confio's solutions for DBAs, please visit  www.confio.com

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit  www.confio.com.

Media Contact

Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. - Apr. 9, 2012 - Today Confio^™ Software announced that inContact, the leading provider of cloud contact center software and contact center agent optimization tools, has chosen Ignite as its database performance management software solution. Ignite's real-time database monitoring enables inContact to proactively analyze and detect any potential performance issues before they impact customers or critical business functions.

"One of our challenges was that an internal synchronization module was causing billing and order entry delays," said Timothy Hammer, director database administration at inContact. "We needed to maximize our customer service response time and eliminate any and all delays in these critical areas. Ignite allowed us to do exactly that with an easy, intuitive solution."

Using Ignite's blocking feature, inContact was able to identify queries that were hindering the company's billing and order system. The team worked with its developers to optimize the database transactions with a simple fix, and users noticed a significant improvement right away.

inContact also relies on Ignite's performance metric collection capability to load counters from inContact's own applications in order to quickly correlate application performance to database performance. Customized Ignite alerts are then sent to the company's Network Operations Center and key engineers.

"This feature alone enables us to be so much more proactive," adds Hammer. "Our architects, engineers, developers and technical support all have access to Ignite and now any one of us can quickly detect and correct potential performance issues before they impact customers. In short, Ignite is one of the best database tools I have used."

"inContact needed a performance monitoring tool that could not only keep up with their fast-paced environment, but go beyond simply showing metrics and provide actionable insight," said Alison Rogstad, account manager for Confio. "By implementing Ignite, inContact has been able to get a complete picture of their database performance and virtually eliminate any issues that could impede normal business operations."

Ignite for DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, VMware and Sybase is the one monitoring solution that identifies, analyzes and resolves all of the performance problems affecting applications and users. Unlike other software, Ignite doesn't just show health metrics, it applies wait-time analysis to correlate the most important performance data to build a complete picture of the database performance for the DBA, Developer and DBA manager.

Additionally, Ignite gathers real time session data, server resource levels, and query information. It analyzes historical trends of response time over different dimensions - such as wait event, program or partition. Then Ignite correlates the data to lead the DBA through the most important problems and solutions.

For more information about Confio's solutions for DBAs, please visit www.confio.com

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

Media Contact

Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. - Apr. 18, 2012 - Today Confio^™ Software announced that two of its most experienced senior Oracle database administrators, Dean Richards and Janis Griffin, will present educational sessions at COLLABORATE 2012. The two presentations are designed to help Oracle DBAs learn ways to improve the performance and efficiency of their Oracle databases on both physical and virtual servers.

On Thursday, April 26 at 11 a.m., Richards will present, "Monitoring Oracle Databases in a VMware Environment." This session offers guidance on the fundamentals of monitoring databases running in a virtual server. It helps DBAs understand which metrics are important and how to get the data.

Additionally Griffin will be presenting, "Hey Oracle Optimizer! Don't Mess With My Plans" on Tuesday, April 24 at 2 p.m. It provides DBAs with information about 11g SQL Plan Management and how it provides controlled plan evolution to ensure stability and consistent SQL performance.

While at COLLABORATE, Oracle DBAs are encouraged to visit the Confio booth (no. 1415) to learn about performance management solutions for physical and virtual environments. Confio will be demonstrating its award-winning products including Ignite for Oracle performance monitoring solutions and Ignite for Oracle on VMware, both designed to resolve common pain points experienced by DBAs. In addition, the latest version of Ignite will be on display at COLLABORATE prior to its general availability release.

"The transition of databases from physical to virtual servers is one of the most significant trends the database management industry has seen in years," said Don Bergal, chief marketing officer for Confio. "Because of this, we have invested heavily in creating the industry's most robust and effective performance management toolset for Oracle DBAs on both physical and virtual servers."

Ignite for Oracle and VMware is the one monitoring solution that identifies, analyzes and resolves all of the performance problems affecting applications and users. Unlike other software, Ignite doesn't just show health metrics; it applies wait-time analysis to correlate the most important performance data to build a complete picture of the database performance for the DBA, Developer and DBA manager.

Additionally, Ignite gathers real time session data, server resource levels, and query information. It analyzes historical trends of response time over different dimensions - such as wait event, program or partition. Then Ignite correlates the data to lead the DBA through the most important problems and solutions.

For more information about Confio's solutions for DBAs, please visit www.confio.com

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

Media Contact

Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. - Apr. 25, 2012 - Today Confio^™ Software debuted Ignite 8.2, a newly enhanced version of its award-winning database performance software, Ignite. Ignite 8.2 extends Confio's mission to deliver tools that identify, pinpoint and resolve the pain points experienced by SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase database administrators (DBAs).

Enhancements for SQL Server
Ignite 8.2 offers expanded support for SQL Server, including more expert advice to resolve problems, graphical analysis of execution plans, and dashboard components to allow DBAs to track more instances and instantly know which require attention. In addition to SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008, Ignite 8.2 also covers 2012. This includes 169 new wait types for more detailed response-time analysis.

Enhancements for Oracle
Ignite 8.2 offers new wait-time and performance monitoring features specifically in support of Oracle Exadata, RAC and ASM. These large systems are used in the most complex and critical database deployments, and Ignite 8.2 gives DBAs new tools to manage the complexity associated with these high performance Oracle options.

With Ignite 8.2 Oracle DBAs can leverage monitoring for 22 new wait events and enhanced RAC and ASM support. Ignite 8.2 also gives DBAs performance visibility to ensure their Oracle hardware and software are configured optimally for their specific application. Also, SQL_ID collection and display has been added to unify naming.

Enhancements for all Databases
Custom monitoring charts for Ignite users across all database types make it easier to track any resource or business process metric accessible through an SQL query. This flexibility makes it easy for DBAs to watch highly customized parameters on an ongoing basis, all from Ignite's simple graphical interface.

International Language Support
For VMware, Sybase, DB2, Oracle and SQL Server, Ignite 8.2 features include multi-byte character support, which is essential for the rapidly growing technology markets in China, Korea and Japan.

"Ignite 8.2 was designed with customer feedback and the changing database market in mind," said Don Bergal, chief marketing officer for Confio. "DBAs are managing more instances and need a tool that first tells them where to focus attention, then gets right to the root cause of the problem. Speed of resolution is what it is all about with Ignite."

Ignite 8.2 is available for download today. Download free trial of all new features today from confio.com. For more information about Confio's solutions for DBAs, please visit www.confio.com.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

Media Contact

Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. - May 8, 2012 - Today Confio^™ Software, the makers of the award-winning Ignite database performance analysis software, announced the company achieved record growth during the first quarter of 2012. This is the strongest first quarter in the company's history and marks the ninth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue increases.

The company attributes its positive trending in Q1 to the increased deployment of databases in virtualized environments. Since unveiling its Ignite for VMware software solution in 2011, Confio has helped numerous enterprise organizations realize the benefits of operating their databases in a virtual environment and achieve successful physical to virtual transitions. Because Confio was a market leader in deploying performance management solutions for this industry trend, it has successfully capitalized on its product.

Ongoing enhancements to Confio's flagship product, Ignite, also continue to fuel the company's growth and help its DBA customers stay ahead of database performance issues. In May Confio released Ignite 8.2 which extends the company's mission to deliver tools that identify, pinpoint and resolve the pain points experienced by SQL Server, Oracle, VMware, DB2 and Sybase database administrators (DBAs).

"In order to continue the growth trajectory of the last two years we've had to focus on our customers' needs and keep atop of market dynamics," said Matt Larson, founder and chief executive officer for Confio."

 Confio expects to continue its steady and healthy growth pace throughout 2012 as the company releases enhanced product offerings for Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase and DB2 markets, and expansion of it VMware solution line. The company also plans to continue expanding its team in 2012, and as a result, the company doubled the size of its headquarters in Boulder, Colo.

"Heavy sales in the fourth quarter combined with a tendency to discount prices in order to meet end-of-year revenue projections typically makes it difficult for any company to meet - let alone exceed - their Q1 revenue targets," continued Larson. "Our impressive growth is a result of the hard-work and experienced talent we have at Confio."

Ignite for DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, VMware and Sybase is the one monitoring solution that identifies, analyzes and resolves all of the performance problems affecting applications and users. Unlike other software, Ignite doesn't just show health metrics, it applies wait-time analysis to correlate the most important performance data to build a complete picture of the database performance for the DBA, Developer and DBA manager.

For more information about Confio's solutions for DBAs, please visit www.confio.com.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit www.confio.com.

Media Contact

Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

BOULDER, Colo. - May 14, 2012 - Today Confio Software announced that company founder and CEO Matt Larson was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year^® 2012 program in the Mountain Desert region which includes Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. A panel of independent judges selected Mr. Larson based on his expertise and business acumen.

Now in its 26th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries throughout the world. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

Confio has experienced significant growth since its creation in 2002, making it one of the database industry's most successful software vendors, offering performance management tools for Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, VMware. In addition to numerous awards for its flagship product, Ignite, Confio has been recognized for its performance and impact on Colorado's economy, including being named one of Colorado's Companies to Watch in 2011.

"I'm honored to be selected as a finalist, but feel that the credit for this award goes to the entire Confio team, not just me," said Larson. "We've been successful by elevating our relationship with our customers from software vendor to trusted partner. We couldn't do that without the amazing talent and experience of everyone who's help make Confio what it is today."

For more information about Confio's solutions for DBAs, please visit www.confio.com.

About Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year^®

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries.

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored in the United States by SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In the Mountain Desert region sponsors include Faegre Baker Daniels, CliftonLarsonAllen, ADP, Scherzer International, The Denver Business Journal and JohnstonWells Public Relations.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit  www.confio.com.

Media Contact

Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com