Progress DataDirect Expands ODBC Connectivity with Linux ARM64 Support

Enabling Enterprise Connectivity for the Next Generation of Cloud Infrastructure

As organizations continue modernizing their application and data platforms, ARM-based infrastructure is rapidly gaining momentum across public cloud and enterprise environments. Cloud providers are increasingly investing in ARM-based offerings because they deliver compelling price-performance characteristics, improved energy efficiency, and the scalability required for modern workloads.

To help customers align with this industry shift, Progress DataDirect is expanding its platform support portfolio with native Linux ARM64 (AArch64) support for DataDirect ODBC drivers.

Why ARM64 Matters

ARM-based computing is no longer limited to niche workloads. Today, enterprises, software vendors, and cloud-native organizations are actively evaluating ARM infrastructure as part of their long-term modernization strategies.

Common factors behind ARM adoption include:

• Improved cloud price-performance efficiency
• Greater deployment flexibility across cloud environments
• Lower infrastructure operating costs for suitable workloads
• Support for modern, distributed application architectures
• Reduced dependency on legacy platform constraints

As more applications move to ARM-based environments, connectivity technologies must evolve alongside them. Database connectivity should never become the bottleneck preventing customers from adopting new infrastructure platforms.

Bringing DataDirect Connectivity to Linux ARM64

The upcoming release introduces native Linux ARM64 support for a broad set of DataDirect ODBC drivers, allowing customers to deploy and run applications directly on ARM-based Linux infrastructure without relying on emulation layers or workarounds.

Planned ODBC drivers in first phase of the release:

• Oracle
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Db2
• PostgreSQL
• Amazon Redshift
• Salesforce
• Dynamics 365
• Greenplum
• MongoDB
• Informix
• Sybase ASE

These drivers support many of the enterprise databases and data platforms customers rely on every day.

Customer Benefits

Accelerate ARM Adoption

Organizations can move applications and workloads to Linux ARM64 environments while continuing to use the trusted DataDirect connectivity layer already deployed across their enterprise.

Maintain a Consistent Experience

Customers gain ARM64 platform support without changing their data access strategy, operational processes, or support model. Existing DataDirect expertise and best practices continue to apply.

Increasing Deployment Flexibility

Whether running in public cloud environments or preparing for future ARM-based infrastructure initiatives, customers gain additional deployment options while maintaining enterprise-grade connectivity.

Support Future Infrastructure Strategies

As ARM adoption continues to expand across the industry, native ARM64 support helps ensure that customers can modernize infrastructure without sacrificing data accessibility.

Listening to Customer Demand

Demand for Linux ARM64 support has been consistently reinforced through customer conversations and strategic engagements. Organizations across analytics, software, and cloud-focused industries are actively planning ARM deployments and have identified native connectivity support as an important enabler of those initiatives

This release represents another step in Progress DataDirect’s ongoing commitment to helping customers adopt emerging technologies while preserving the reliability, performance, and broad database coverage that DataDirect is known for.

Looking Ahead

Linux ARM64 support is part of a broader effort to ensure DataDirect remains aligned with evolving infrastructure trends and customer requirements. By enabling connectivity across modern cloud platforms and architectures, Progress continues to invest in the technologies that help customers connect applications, data, and businesses with confidence.

Next Steps:

• Contact your Progress account manager to discuss your Linux ARM64 plans, deployment requirements, and driver priorities.
• Download the appropriate DataDirect ODBC driver from the driver-specific product download page
• Engage with our Product Management and technical teams if you would like guidance on ARM adoption, certification planning, or evaluating your connectivity requirements.

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