InterBase is a cross-platform structured query language relational database management system for the Linux, Windows and Solaris operating systems. This powerful, high-performance, cross-platform database is known for its low-maintenance requirements, as well as its enterprise-class features and performance. In addition, InterBase introduces a number of new features, including new data types, extended SQL92 compliance, an open interface for defining new national character sets, and performance and security enhancements.