dbExpress is database-independent layer that defines a common interface to provide fast access to SQL database servers. For each supported server, dbExpress provides a driver as an independent library. dbExpress driver for InterBase (DbxIda) provides access to IB, Firebird and Yaffil databases. It directly uses InterBase client software fo server connection. DbxIda supports InterBase from version 5.x and up, Firebird 2.x, 1.x versions and Yaffil.

SecureBridge is a library of nonvisual components for Delphi, Delphi for .NET and C++Builder. They provide support for secure connection with remote services using SSH protocol. It is enough to place components that implement functionality of the client and storage, and specify the server adress and the user login information to establish secure connection.