Open-source MySQL ready for enterprise use--local partner
By Lawrence Casiraya
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 18:43:00 03/10/2008
Filed Under: Mergers - Acquisitions - Takeovers, Software
MANILA, Philippines -- Sun Microsystems' recent acquisition of open source database MySQL should spur better adoption by large businesses, according to local distributor Touch Solutions.
Touch Solutions last week announced it has signed an agreement with MySQL as sole distributor in the Philippines.
MySQL is the open-source counterpart to proprietary databases such as Oracle and Microsoft's SQL Server.
The end-user pays no license fee and instead pays for support and other services from partners like Touch Solutions.
Sun Microsystems, meanwhile, recently announced its acquisition of MySQL for $1 billion, saying that the open-source database is ready for widespread enterprise adoption.
Anson Uy, Touch Solutions president, likewise offers the same sentiments for MySQL adoption by local end-users. Those using it either buy support online or from foreign partners, he noted.
"What Sun brings is confidence by end-users that they will be supported by an established firm, also its ecosystem of Java developers," Uy explained in an interview with INQUIRER.net
Java is Sun's programming language for creating applications for the Internet. Sun's support for MySQL means open-source developers can create applications for a larger installed base of Sun customers.
Locally, Sun has a sizable installed base of companies that use its hardware.
"We've met with local Sun officials and it's business as usual for us," said Uy, asked if Sun's local office has announced definite plans regarding the MySQL acquisition.
"We have an existing business contract with MySQL. Sun can tap us for MySQL services for the local market," added Uy.
Uy also has high hopes for MySQL Enterprise Server 5.0, which can now support OLTP (online transaction processing), and data warehousing, a significant upgrade from previous versions.
He noted that companies have been using MySQL but mostly as a database for testing web-based applications, which are then deployed using proprietary databases from other software companies.
"We also [do] developer training for MySQL, meaning we provide training specific to developers on MySQL and not just for database administrators," said Uy. "We believe MySQL is ready for production servers that power more critical applications."
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