The high-performing DataDirect ADO.NET data providers eliminate the need for database client software, and now support VS 2017 and the latest database versions, plus improved security and more.

Since the announcement of Visual Studio 2010 and the .NET Framework 4.0 Beta 2 we have seen torrent of requests from people looking to use our Oracle EF provider with VS 2010. The good news is...

I am happy to announce that we've released our GA for Connect for ADO.NET 3.3! This includes our support for the ADO.NET Entity Framework for Oracle and a host of enterprise-ready...

In conversations with many .NET developers and architects, I consistently hear a preference to build their initial implementations with SQL Server. In many cases, it’s perfectly logical to do this. If you want to spin your application quickly, it offers the least path of resistance to get things up...

Today has unquestionably been an interesting day for .NET developers who work with Oracle data sources, so it’s timely that we announce our beta refresh for our ADO.NET Entity...

So far we have been delighted with the reaction we have seen with our beta Oracle support for the ADO.NET Entity Framework. We are diligently working on addressing the excellent feedback, so keep the questions and comments coming! Send all comments & questions to...

Announcing a significant update to our Oracle provider from Connect for ADO.NET! We have enabled the use of the Microsoft® Entity Framework with Oracle data sources, supporting a wide range of Oracle...

Some might rightly consider this old news, however the LINQ to SQL death notices were brought back to the headlines by Redmond Developer News. See the link below for the full...

A short post today. As we all know after a week on the road re-entry into the daily business of producing great software can be tough! Alex Barnett of Microsoft pinged me today to highlight that there is lots of great material to sink your teeth into. Over the next coming weeks, I expect to be...