October 30, 2006; 03:50 AM The Sage Group plc has signed a global
agreement with MySQL AB which enables Sage to embed MySQL database
technology into its world-wide product portfolio.
Sage intends
to introduce MySQL into its small business range over the coming months
as part of ongoing product development and upgrade activity. The MySQL
database has become the world's most popular open source database
because of its high performance and reliability, combined with a low
footprint and ease of use. The introduction of MySQL will be led by the
regional operating companies that make up The Sage Group as they
progressively deploy the technology in their product ranges.
Chief Technology Officer of The Sage Group plc, Klaus-Michael Vogelberg explains:
"Having
made the decision to further improve the database technology that
underpins our products, we chose MySQL as it proved to be the most
powerful and versatile solution available. MySQL embraces an open
source methodology which injects rigour and agility into the
development process. This approach accelerates innovation, and has
allowed MySQL to become an incredibly flexible technology.
"In
addition, MySQL reduces overall cost of ownership as it is not
dependent on one platform or stack, and it has low hardware
requirements which keeps costs down for SMEs and gives our customers
choice in how they use their Sage products in relation to operating
systems and other applications.
Under the long-term agreement any Sage application can now use MySQL technology within clearly defined terms.
David
Axmark, one of MySQL AB's co-founders, said. "It is an incredibly
strong validation for MySQL to be selected as a database standard by
Sage - a clear business software leader. We look forward to working
with Sage's operating companies to learn how their customers might
benefit from MySQL."
The integration of this leading technology
into Sage products will not involve any additional cost to the
customer. As part of the MySQL integration into Sage products, upgrades
will be designed to ensure smooth data migration from their existing
Sage product.
About MySQL
MySQL AB develops and supports
a family of high-performance, affordable database products. The
company's flagship offering is 'MySQL Enterprise', a comprehensive set
of production-tested software, proactive monitoring tools, and premium
support services.
MySQL is the world's most popular open source
database software, with over 10 million active installations. Many of
the world's largest and fastest-growing organisations use MySQL to save
time and money powering their high-volume Web sites, business-critical
systems and packaged software -- including industry leaders such as
Yahoo!, Alcatel, The Associated Press, Suzuki and NASA.
With
headquarters in the United States and Sweden -- and operations around
the world -- MySQL AB supports both open source values and corporate
customers' needs in a profitable, sustainable business. For more
information about MySQL, please visit www.mysql.com .
About Sage
The
Sage Group plc is a leading international supplier of accounting and
business management software solutions and related products and
services, principally for small to medium-sized enterprises. Formed in
1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989 and the
Group now employs over 12,000 people worldwide. www.sage.com
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