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Victoria, British Columbia - January 10, 2011 - Barrodale Computing Services Ltd. (BCS), a provider of advanced software solutions since 1978, today announced the release of its newest product - the Universal File Interface (UFI). UFI is a BCS database extension for delivering the contents of external data files as though they were rows in a database table. UFI makes a file look like a set of database tables, so “UFI-managed tables” are actually virtual database tables.

“Many technologists avoid using databases; a principal reason given is that they often have very large data files which are too cumbersome/difficult/slow/costly to load into a database.,” notes Dr. Ian Barrodale, President of BCS. "With UFI, these technologists can reap the benefits of using a database without actually having to go through the often arduous process of reformating and loading their files."

UFI currently handles several data file formats, including the widely-used scientific formats NetCDF and HDF5. In addition, a software development kit is available from BCS for those interested in handling other file formats.  If you'd like to do a free evaluation of UFI, please view the options at our UFI page and contact us.

About BCS
BCS is a British Columbia company that provides R&D consulting services, develops customized computer software, and markets database and technical applications software. BCS has successfully completed over 450 projects since 1978 by employing a well-qualified and experienced core staff, supplemented with the services of several international consultants. For further information, visit the BCS Web site at www.barrodale.com or contact BCS.