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'LAMP' start-up warms to free DB2

Start-up ActiveGrid has released an update to its toolset for building business applications with open-source software, adding support for IBM's newly introduced free DB2 database. Read more »

Database-maker Sybase reaches terabyte league

Database specialist Sybase has launched version 15 of its flagship Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) product in Australia, touting several new features such as the ability to support several terabytes of data. Read more »

IBM to make Java database open source

Raising its stakes in open-source software, IBM plans to create an open-source project around Cloudscape, a specialised Java database, CNET News.com has learned. Read more »

IBM may open source DB2

IBM is considering releasing its DB2 database-management software under an open-source licence. Read more »

MySQL hits US$50 million revenue, plans IPO

Open-source database maker hopes going public will raise funds for acquisitions, CEO Marten Mickos says. Read more »

Zend sharpens PHP's enterprise focus

The company which was founded by the creators of PHP has release a new toolkit which it claims should simplify administration of PHP servers on corporate networks. Read more »

IBM readies Viper for attack on Oracle

But will the new XML-based capabilities be enough to make a dent in Larry Ellison's market share? Read more »

IBM buys XML appliance maker

IBM has acquired privately held DataPower, one of the first companies to develop specialised hardware for speeding up and securing XML network traffic. Read more »

IBM thinks spice is nice

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IBM grabs content management company

IBM plans to acquire content management software maker Venetica, the 18th acquisition Big Blue's software group has made since 2001. Read more »

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IBM DB2 9.0 Review

DB2 9.0 has a lot for the newcomer or seasoned hand alike. Read more »

Access Microsoft SQL Server 2000 using PHP

Combine the powers of PHP and Microsoft SQL Server to create database-driven Web sites that can handle large amounts of data and traffic. Read more »

Database benchmarking

How can you separate hype from reality when evaluating database performance? Database guru Don Burleson explains some tricks vendors use to tweak their benchmark results. Read more »

Apache's Torque project

Torque is an object-relational, persistence toolkit that generates all of the database resources required by your application. We'll help you choose a persistence layer for your application and explain what you need to start using Torque. Read more »

MySQL and stored procedures

Some people resisted using MySQL because it had no support for stored procedures. But starting with MySQL 5.0, that changed--now you can do stored procedures in this popular database. Read more »

Is SQL a legitimate programming language?

Bigotry within the ranks of the development community is rampant. Many developers view SQL as an afterthought. Is this a mistake? Builder.com investigates. Read more »

Oracle's Jarvis: Unplugged--but not unarmed

In an interview with ZDNet, Oracle marketing chief Mark Jarvis managed to critique most of the competition. Ariba, Commerce One, I2, and Siebel? All history. IBM? A copycat. Microsoft? Vulnerable. Read more »

Are open source databases for real?

Free and open-source software is making a splash in the world of databases. But is it reliable enough for your critical applications? Read more »

BrioQuery simplifies database reporting

BrioQuery offers OLAP functionality that meets the needs of all sorts of users - from nontechnical business drivers to developers and DBAs. Read more »

Review: Altova XMLSPY 2004

If XML is the "new currency" for the Web, then Altova's XMLSPY is the money changer. Builder AU technical editor, David McAmis takes a look at this latest installment from Altova. Read more »

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