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Inprise/Borland Challenges Other Vendors to Open-Source Their Database Code ( 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 ( Pages)
by M. Reed
Aug 7, 2000
Abstract : Oracle’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’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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ERP Vendor Lawson Software Extends to IBM's DB2 Universal Database ( 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) ( 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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Oracle Loses Again ( Pages)
by M. Reed
Jan 20, 2000
Abstract : SAP AG has chosen SQL Server 7.0 as its strategic database for the Windows platform. The companies also will cooperate to make the Windows 2000 OS available as a platform choice for customers wishing to implement mySAP.com solutions. On the heels of the agreement to use IBM DB2 as a preferred backend database, Oracle continues to lose market share as a database in the ERP arena.
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Syncsort Sigma Manages Database Aggregates ( Pages)
by M. Reed
Jul 25, 2000
Abstract : Syncsort, a software vendor with years of experience in the sorting of data, has released a new product called Sigma™, which is designed to produce aggregated data within data warehouses to improve response time and reduce database load. The importance of aggregation in a data warehouse cannot be underestimated.
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IBM Announces the Release of DB2 Universal Database Version 7 ( 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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Benefits of a Single Database Solution: Improved Enterprise Quality Management from IQMS ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 7, 2005
Abstract : IQMS appears to be raising the competitive bar for quality management among its ERP competition with a single database software solution and seamless ERP systems access.
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Why Database-agnostic Enterprise Applications Are on the Way Out ( Pages)
by Rick Veague and Dan Matthews
Mar 12, 2007
Abstract : Middleware agnosticism is the wave of the future, and the database platform is becoming part of the application. It has therefore become increasingly important that vendors of enterprise applications offer a wider range of middleware choices to organizations.
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