IBM Extends Advanced Database Technology to AS/400 Market, Enhances Business Intelligence and e-business Features

Strategic Insights -

IBM announced the extension of its advanced database technology, DB2 Universal Database, to the AS/400 market, targeting the more than 20 million users of the popular business computing system. This move enables AS/400 customers to leverage the power of DB2 Universal Database for managing and analyzing multimedia content, supporting sophisticated business intelligence solutions, and streamlining traditional and e-business applications.

DB2 Universal Database for AS/400 brings the following capabilities to the market:

Key Takeaways:

  • DB2 Universal Database for AS/400 is now available for the AS/400 platform, allowing users to manage and analyze multimedia content.
  • The database features enhanced business intelligence capabilities, including support for online analytical processing (OLAP) and data warehousing.
  • IBM is partnering with ShowCase Corporation to deliver new OLAP and data warehousing tools later this year.
  • DB2 Universal Database for AS/400 can link vital corporate information to the Web for companies looking to streamline their business processes.
  • The database supports complex data types and integrates with IBM's WebSphere Application Server and Net.Data, enabling the deployment of dynamic e-business applications.
  • DB2 Universal Database for AS/400 extends IBM's business intelligence solutions to the AS/400 market, allowing companies to tap into IBM's comprehensive business intelligence portfolio.
  • The database dramatically increases scalability, making it the foundation for business intelligence solutions ranging from data marts to very large data warehouses.
  • IBM will partner with ShowCase to provide worldwide technical support to customers for these solutions.
  • The companies are working together to deliver business intelligence solutions across a range of platforms.
  • DB2 Universal Database for AS/400 will be generally available in the second quarter of 1999.

Statistics:

  • More than 20 million users of the AS/400 business computing system are now able to use the updated database.
  • Over 15,000 companies currently use AS/400 servers and are implementing business intelligence solutions.
  • DB2 Universal Database for AS/400 can handle complex data types and support dynamic e-business applications.
  • The database will be available in the second quarter of 1999.
  • IBM's business intelligence solutions are targeted for availability in the second half of 1999.

Sources:

  • "IBM Extends Advanced Database Technology to AS/400 Market; Features for e-business and Business Intelligence Enhanced". Business Wire, February 9, 1999.
  • "IBM Delivers Visual Warehouse to Help Customers Build and Manage Data Warehouses". Business Wire, March 29, 1999.
  • "ShowCase and IBM Partner to Deliver New OLAP and Data Warehousing Tools". Business Wire, April 12, 1999.