SCO, Oracle, and Compaq Collaborate on Database Starter Kit

Strategic Insights -

SCO, Oracle Corporation, and Compaq Computer Corporation have partnered to offer packaged Internet database solutions through high-volume reseller channels and the Oracle-based developer community. This program aims to penetrate the reseller channel with UnixWare 7 and Oracle8i, the industry's only Internet database, on Compaq ProLiant Servers. The Database Starter Kit, available from SCO, provides resellers with the necessary products, knowledge, tools, and support to sell solutions based on UnixWare and Oracle.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Database Starter Kit is an all-inclusive bundle that packages a 30-day trial license version of Oracle8i, a 30-day trial license version of Oracle Application Server, and UnixWare 7 with a Not-For-Resale Demonstration License Pack, a Resource CD, and a Reseller Authorization Curriculum CD.
  • The SCO/Oracle Database Starter Kit is available from SCO no later than September 30, 1999, and includes a rebate valid toward a UnixWare 7 purchase.
  • Oracle is the DBMS leader, with 31% of the worldwide DBMS market overall and over 40% of the worldwide relational DBMS market.
  • Carman Schnitzer, vice president of global services at SCO, has stated that the partnership will benefit small, mid-market, and corporate customers by offering a robust server operating system that is a perfect complement to Compaq ProLiant Servers and Oracle databases.
  • SCO resellers, such as Ron Herman, president of Blue Chip Computers, have applauded the new program, seeing a great opportunity to deliver high-level performance in a cost-effective package.
  • The program has provided a comprehensive set of evaluation products and development tools at a significant discount to familiarize resellers with the UnixWare 7 and Oracle8i on Compaq ProLiant Servers.
  • Audit and Control Technology Corporation have been praised for their Institute of Certified Government Technicians (ICGT) product, which helps customers automate their systems.
  • The Database Starter Kit will benefit customers by providing a truly powerful solution that is reliable, easy-to-manage, and offers tremendous price/performance.

Statistics:

  • UnixWare 7 is a robust server operating system that is a perfect complement to Compaq ProLiant Servers and Oracle databases.
  • Oracle has over 40% of the worldwide relational DBMS market.
  • The Database Starter Kit has begun recruiting resellers and marketing the program to resellers.
  • SCO has sold and supported its products through a worldwide network of distributors, resellers, systems integrators, and OEMs.

Sources:

  • SCO (Nasdaq: SCOC)
  • Oracle Corporation (Nasdaq: ORCL)
  • Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ)
  • International Data Corporation (IDC)
  • SCO's WWW home page at: http://www.sco.com
  • Oracle's WWW home page at: http://platforms.oracle.com/sco