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RAINING DATA ADDS POWERFUL PALM CONNECTIVITY
TO ITS OMNIS STUDIO DEVELOPMENT SUITE

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-March 26, 2001--Raining Data Corporation (Nasdaq Small Cap: RDTA ), today announced the launch of Omduit, a new component for its powerful Rapid Application Development tool, Omnis Studio. This new component will allow developers to add Palm OS connectivity to both new and existing Omnis Studio applications.

Omnis Studio is designed so that developers can produce scalable solutions for the Windows, Mac and Linux platforms that can be deployed as traditional client/server applications or via the Web. The data can come from almost any SQL database, including Oracle, DB2, Sybase and MS SQL Server and can then be viewed in a number of different environments including HTML and the unique Web Client browser plug-in. The addition of the Palm compatibility has been implemented to extend data access opportunities for users.

Mario Barrenechea, Senior VP of Sales & Marketing said, "We are very excited about this new addition to our technology offerings that directly addresses the PDA and mobile market place. We envision a new breed of application extensions that will open new opportunities for our developer community. Omduit extends the existing capabilities of Omnis Studio to allow Palm device users to perform data management functions locally and then to later be synchronized when the user performs a Hot Sync."

Barrenechea continued, "Palm is probably the most popular PDA OS on earth. And our customers should be able to take advantage of this technology in a broad range of industries. We have created a tool that offers maximum flexibility in designing solutions but is still quick and simple to use. We believe that over the next few months we will see a myriad of new solutions coming from our developer community. We are encouraging feedback for the next round of enhancements."

To find out more about Omduit go to http://www.rainingdata.com/omnis/omduit

About Omnis Studio

Omnis Studio is one of the most advanced cross-platform rapid application development programs available. With complete scalability from individual to enterprise level solutions, Omnis can be developed on a number of platforms and deployed where required. Supported platforms include Linux, Windows 95/98, Windows NT/2000, Mac OS and Mac OSX. Omnis directly supports traditional SQL databases such as Oracle, Sybase, DB2 and Informix, as well as Raining Data's advanced multidimensional database D³. Most other databases may be accessed using Omnis Studio via ODBC. Omnis Web Client enables the development of powerful web-based and e-commerce solutions in days rather than weeks or months, incorporating the transaction and security features a good business web site requires.

About Raining Data

Raining Data Corporation, headquartered in Irvine, California, was created as a result of the December 1, 2000 merger of Omnis Technology Corporation and Pick Systems. With over 175 employees in five countries, Raining Data's pro forma combined revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000 exceeded $23 million.

The combined Company now offers a comprehensive suite of high-performance, cost-effective software infrastructure solutions that enable developers to create highly scalable, enterprise-level Web-enabled applications. With a powerful range of low-cost, quick-to-market alternatives, the new product platform is designed to meet the needs of Raining Data's large combined base of existing customers as well as new eBusiness software developers.

Raining Data's flagship products are: 1) Omnis Studio® -- a powerful, cross-platform, object-oriented rapid application development (RAD) tool that is ideally suited for developing sophisticated thick, thin, or ultra-thin client-based applications, and 2) D³® -- a multidimensional database management system that is the choice of thousands of application developers worldwide.

The statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to discussions of expense reductions, emerging trends, operating performance and market opportunities. These forward-looking statements are inherently subject to numerous risks and uncertainties and the Company's actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. You should consult the various reports and documents filed by Raining Data Corporation, formerly known as Omnis Technology Corporation, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the Annual Report of the Company on Form 10-KSB/A for the last fiscal year of the Company. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statement provided in this news release

: ©2001 Raining Data Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PICK Systems and D³ are registered trademarks of PICK Systems, Inc. Omnis is a registered trademark of Raining Data UK Limited, a subsidiary of Raining Data Corporation. Omnis Studio and Omnis 7 are trademarks of Raining Data Corporation. All other products or service names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.