Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) is designed to support the demanding requirements of transaction-intensive, mission-critical OLTP and decision support applications. ASE's efficient query optimization delivers unsurpassed levels of performance and scalability. ASE builds on Sybase's leadership in low-cost, high-performance data management. Improved self-management capabilities make Sybase ASE easier to deploy and maintain, and enhanced operational scalability supports increased workloads with fewer resources. Sybase ASE ensures highest operational efficiency and throughput on the broadest range of platforms.