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IBM Announces the Release of DB2 Universal Database Version 7 (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
May 8, 2000 Abstract : IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced the release of DB2 Universal Database Version 7, with a new pricing structure for application service providers (ASPs), support for customer relationship management (CRM), and an incubator program for e-business applications to help emerging companies get up and running on the Web.
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Inprise/Borland Challenges Other Vendors to Open-Source Their Database Code (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Jan 17, 2000 Abstract : In a move which will challenge other database vendors to open-source their SQL databases, Inprise/Borland Corporation has announced it is releasing the source code for its InterBase 6 cross-platform SQL database. It will provide the database on multiple platforms, including Linux, Windows NT, and Sun Solaris, make the database available at no charge, and spin the InterBase division off into a separate company.
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More Vendors Bail on Oracle in Favor of IBM (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Aug 7, 2000 Abstract : Oracleメs focus on software application markets is impacting its Database business. Recently SAP AG and Siebel Systems, i2 Technologies, Inc., and PeopleSoft have also chosen IBMメs DB2 Universal Database as their preferred database for developing current and future applications, and as their preferred backend database for customer deployment. In addition, IFS AB, one of the top 10 ERP vendors, which was previously Oracle-centric, has announced an agreement with IBM to add DB2 support.
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BMC Software Webs for the DBA (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
May 31, 2000 Abstract : BMC Software, (NASDAQ: BMCS), has released a new product called Web DBA, designed to provide what they refer to as “application service assurance™”. The product is still in beta, and currently only supports Oracle, and is available for download and trial over the web.
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ERP Vendor Lawson Software Extends to IBM's DB2 Universal Database (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Jan 10, 2000 Abstract : Lawson Software, a major privately held provider of enterprise resource planning software, today announced the delivery of its enterprise software applications for IBM's DB2 Universal Database. This availability extends Lawson's support of the IBM DB2 Universal Database to encompass IBM Netfinity, RS/6000 and S/390 servers. Support for IBM DB2 on Hewlett Packard and Sun Microsystems server platforms is scheduled for May 2000.
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The 'S' in SAP Doesn't Stand for Security (that goes for PeopleSoft too) (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Dec 8, 1999 Abstract : During the course of product evaluations for a customer, the Technology Evaluation Center has uncovered a potential security hole in SAP R/3's three-tier architecture. SAP has revealed that they expect the database or third party products to handle security between the application server and the database server. If the client does not take these extra measures, the master password for the SAP database instance travels over the network in the clear, and can be captured. PeopleSoft has the same issue.
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IBM Buys What’s Left of Informix (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
May 2, 2001 Abstract : In another sign of consolidation within the database vendor market, IBM has announced that they are acquiring the assets of Informix Software (the database portion of Informix Corporation, which remained after the spin-off of Informix Business Solutions into Ascential Software). IBM intends to use the acquisition to improve their presence in distributed databases, and increase penetration in the small-to-medium enterprise market.
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SAP's Dr. Peter Barth on Client/Server and Database Issues with SAP R/3 (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Nov 1, 1999 Abstract : To address questions for a TEC customer, we interviewed Dr. Peter Barth, Technology Marketing Manager for SAP AG in Walldorf, Germany. The conversation covered issues in the areas of client/server architecture and database management used by the SAP R/3 Enterprise Resource Planning suite of products.
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Bus-Tech Speeds up Mainframe DB2 Access (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Jan 23, 2000 Abstract : Bus-Tech has announced the EnterpriseExpress Adapter for DB2 Access. The product is a PCI-compliant ESCON adapter using IBM's Multipath Channel+ (MPC+) protocol to provide the highest possible throughput between Windows NT applications and DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 using IBM's DB2 Connect.
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