ITTIA DB Races Past SQLite Database Engine
ITTIA announced a record-setting benchmark that sets the bar for database engine performance on embedded systems, mobile handhelds, and intelligent devices. The benchmark compares ITTIA DB with open source alternative SQLite, and demonstrates ITTIA DB's superior performance in all areas. ITTIA DB provides application developers a fast relational database management system (RDBMS) with more functionality and a lower total cost of ownership.
Birdstep Technology Launches RDM Embedded 8.0
Birdstep Technology (OSE: BIRD) announced a significant upgrade to its Raima Embedded Database Manager, RDM Embedded (RDMe). To meet our customers' and the embedded database market's ease of use, performance, and efficiency requirements, Birdstep Technology has added the following new capabilities to the RDMe product:
Sun Microsystems Acquires MySQL Open Source Database
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAVA) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MySQL AB, an open source icon and developer of one of the world's fastest growing open source databases for approximately $1 billion in total consideration. The acquisition accelerates Sun's position in enterprise IT to now include the $15 billion database market. Today's announcement reaffirms Sun's position as the leading provider of platforms for the Web economy and its role as the largest commercial open source contributor.
Puget Sound Energy Hires ITTIA to Create Meter Management Solution
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is a leading energy provider in the United States, supplying natural gas and electric utility services to millions of homes and businesses. When PSE decided to streamline processing of meters and equipment in their repair facilities, they turned to ITTIA. PSE selected ITTIA software and consulting services to design, develop and deliver a new generation of meter management solution that is innovative in the utility industry. PSE is using the ITTIA software at its Kent, Washington location.
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