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A new PostgreSQL client, Tuples from Lost Bytes, has been released and gets editor and connection improvements. Specifically the connection list provides more space and manage connections better while the editor was improved to supply a tree for database structures, information box for column and table information, full featured SQL editor, a feedback pane, and […]

NxtTeam Receives Award from Oracle University for delivering customer-focused training; providing training on database, development tools, application server, and PeopleSoft. “Oracle University and NxtTeam have been partners since 1997 and we are very grateful that NxtTeam continues to be a strong participant in our partner program,” said Oracle University in announcing the award.

ITTIA DB SQL 3.3 embedded database has been released; offering customers new development tools in the form of memory allocator and graphical database editing. The new memory allocator allows for the calculation of memory requirements by application and the graphical tool can be used for prototyping, development, and QA to open and query the database.

Rsam and Application Security, Inc. Partner to Provide a View for Database Vulnerabilities in the Context of Risk and Compliance; integrating Rsam’s GRC solution with AppSec’s DbProtect. The integration will allow customers to secure their most sensitive data as they manage a security program in the context of GRC for reporting, workflow, and remediation. “We […]

Delphix, with accolades from DEMO Fall 2010, eWeek, and Computer Reseller News, is a company to watch for provisioning, managing, and refreshing databases. The Delphix software installs on x86 servers or on virtual machines; giving customers an operational, agile, manageable, and performance minded virtual database infrastructure in as little as an hour. “IT organizations have […]

At PG West, the largest PostgrSQL conference, many will be speaking about the issues of best practices for scalable database technologies. Topics will include the following session titles: The Thinking Person’s Guide to Data Warehouse Design Multiversion Concurrency Control Unmasked NoSQL and PostgreSQL: Complimentary Workflows MySQL: The elephant in the room

In an IDC Report, based on customer interviews, Oracle Exadata Database Machine proves high performance, manageability, and scalability. Many customers resound the fact that Exadata’s speed, efficiency, and scalability are just as expected. “Oracle Exadata Database Machine is delivering on the promises of extreme performance for OLTP and data warehousing applications and reduced IT costs […]

Visual Fusion 5.0 Released Brings Enhanced Insight, Productivity, and Agility to BI; allowing users to gain better insight from data and build better BI applications quickly. Interactive elements such as maps, timelines, charts, and graphs work together to bring relevant data to full context. “Leaders look to business intelligence to give them insight, but often […]

Using HTSQL to translate HTTP to access databases with SQL, Prometheus Solutions group will help customers launch HTSQL-based solutions by prototyping, developing, and delivering data-drive web applications. Said Leon Rozenblit, president of Prometheus Research, “Our current customers know that we mean what we say when it comes to delivering database solutions fast but with a […]

Over 700 SAP Clients Turn to IBM DB2 within the last 12 months to help handle heavy database workloads and improve performance, all at a lower cost. In a survey of 2,500 CIOs, 74% stated they are wanting to establish flexible infrastructures that can grow with their business; giving credit to IBM’s statement that their […]

CA’s same day support for IBM DB2 z/OS across 30+ products helps customers maximize the new DB2 release. Products include CA Database Management for DB2 for z/OS, CA ACF2, CA Top Secret, and CA Easytrieve. In the works is an upcoming r14.5 release of CA Database Management for DB2 for z/OS as well as development […]

Application development and testing solutions form Compuware will provide support for DB2 version 10; helping customers to reduce costs and improve productivity by support for the newest technologies within DB2. Products/solutions available from Compuware for DB2 10 include File-AID, Strobe for DB2, Abend-AID, and Xpediter. “Organisations using applications that call DB2 information must rely on […]