Pervasive Software to Host March 22 Webinar on Open Source Databases

Pervasive Software® Inc. (NASDAQ: PVSW), a global value leader in data infrastructure software, today announced that it will host a Webinar entitled "Open Source Databases: How to Decide if They're Right for Your Company," on March 22 at 2 p.m. EST. The Webinar will address the dramatic changes that have occurred in the database market as a result of the inroads made by open source databases. The Webinar will also address whether open source databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL are ready for widespread enterprise use.

The event will feature presentations by Donald Feinberg, vice president and distinguished analyst, Gartner Inc., Mike Hoskins, chief technology officer, Pervasive Software and cases from users of open source databases. Mr. Feinberg's presentation will provide an overview of the current state of database options, including open source adoption rates, best use cases, and key applications. Mr. Hoskins' presentation will cover the history and concepts of open source databases, integration and application issues, key points to consider when evaluating options and comparisons of the leading options, including MySQL and PostgreSQL.

"There is a lot of excitement and news around the potential of open source databases," said Gilbert van Cutsem, general manager, database products, Pervasive Software. "What this Webinar will clarify is what options are available, how to evaluate them and how organizations can realize the promises of lower database costs."

The Webinar will be held at the following place and time:
Date: March 22, 2006
Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST
Registration and information can be found at: http://www.pervasivepostgres.com/postgresql/webinars.asp

About the presenters:
Donald Feinberg is a vice president and distinguished analyst in Gartner Intelligence in the Enterprise Operations & BI group. Mr. Feinberg is responsible for Gartner's research on database management systems and data warehousing infrastructure. Mr. Feinberg has held various management jobs within Gartner, most recently vice president and general manager of Latin America operations. Mr. Feinberg began his career at Gartner in the Strategic Data Management group responsible for DBMS engines and vendors. Mr. Feinberg was also an assistant professor of mathematics at Boston University. Mr. Feinberg resides in São Paulo, Brazil.

Mike Hoskins brings more than 21 years of experience in developing and managing software companies to his role as chief technology officer of Pervasive Software. Mr. Hoskins previously served as vice president and general manager of Pervasive's Integration Products Division, created following the December 2003 acquisition of Data Junction Corporation, where Mr. Hoskins served as president for 15 years. As chief technology officer, Mr. Hoskins champions Pervasive's technology direction and evangelizes the company's industry-leading low-TCO approach to data management and integration worldwide.

Mr. Hoskins has an extensive background in programming and systems development. In 1982 he formed SaudiSoft, a leading software company in the Middle East. He was also a highly successful systems programmer at EA Juffali, a multi-billion dollar trading company and IBM agent in Saudi Arabia. Mr. Hoskins graduated summa cum laude in 1977 from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He is a widely respected, forward thinker in the integration industry, has been published in a variety of publications, and speaks worldwide on innovations in data management and integration.

About Pervasive Software
Pervasive Software (NASDAQ: PVSW) provides data infrastructure software that helps companies unleash the value of their data investments. For more than two decades, Pervasive has delivered an enduring value proposition and the best combination of performance, reliability, functionality and connectivity. Today, Pervasive is leading its chosen markets by defining and accelerating the inevitable transition from high cost to high value. Pervasive's value is proven by the size, diversity and loyalty of its customer base, partners and channels. Tens of thousands of customers in virtually every industry, in more than 150 countries, rely on Pervasive to manage, integrate, analyze and secure their critical data. For additional information, go to www.pervasive.com .

Cautionary Statement
This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to Pervasive as of the date hereof, and Pervasive assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement.

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