Extending database technology towards object orientation: for whom, why, and for what?

After a discussion of object orientation technology and database management technology and their underlying motivations, a possible combined approach which takes advantage of the benefits of both approaches is outlined, and some of the main issues are addressed. An attempt is made to give some answers to the questions of why an extension of database technology towards object-orientation is needed and for whom it would be beneficial. Also given are some indication as to what kind of demands a combined system should be prepared to handle