Where is informix in IBM now?

Hi All, Just want to post this question: 1. Where is informix DB in IBM organization now? 2. Are they planning to port everything to DB2? 3. I've seen some latest version in IBM website and it's downloadable but for 3 months use only. I'm worried as i've been using informix for around 10 years or so and for me it's the best engine so far. So, if you have some insider from IBM org, please post it here. Hope informix will stay. Regards to all informix users in iiug.

JACK PAPA wrote: > Hi All, > > Just want to post this question: > > 1. Where is informix DB in IBM organization now? It's in Information Management. > 2. Are they planning to port everything to DB2? Huh? > 3. I've seen some latest version in IBM website and it's downloadable but for > 3 months use only. Well, yes. Were you expecting them to give it to you for free for ever? > I'm worried as i've been using informix for around 10 years or so and for me > it's the best engine so far. Why does that worry you. > So, if you have some insider from IBM org, please post it here. Hope informix > will stay. From what I've seen, nobody in IBM knows as much as Gumby, even though he left IBM years ago. I'm sure he'll be along in a minute to tell you the real story. -- Cheers, Obnoxio The Clown http://obotheclown.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by OpenProtect(http://www.openprotect.com), and is believed to be clean.

We'll, thanks for the prompt reply. I did ask these questions as i've seen some companies migrating from informix to other DB. I've read the same post but it is dated way back 2003, so i'm refreshing the same question. With regards to 3 months trial period - it doesn't matter actually to me.

Where have you been for the last 9 years Jack? The Informix community has convinced IBM that Informix is a real product and it isn't going anywhere. See my specific responses inline below: Art Art S. Kagel Oninit (www.oninit.com) IIUG Board of Directors (art@iiug.org) Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that my own opinions are my own opinions and do not reflect on my employer, Oninit, the IIUG, nor any other organization with which I am associated either explicitly or implicitly. Neither do those opinions reflect those of other individuals affiliated with any entity with which I am affiliated nor those of the entities themselves. On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 5:28 AM, JACK PAPA <informix2009@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi All, > > Just want to post this question: > > 1. Where is informix DB in IBM organization now? > Informix is part of IBM Information Management which was recently placed under the helm of one of its supporters within IBM. > 2. Are they planning to port everything to DB2? > No. They were when they bought the product 9 years ago, but not anymore. Witness the release of IDS 9.40, 10.00, 11.10, and 11.50 all with new features and significant performance improvements. > 3. I've seen some latest version in IBM website and it's downloadable but > for > 3 months use only. > You can download the Developers Edition with no timebomb from the IIUG web site members' only download page. This can be used for a single CPU VP and up to 2GB of memory (if memory serves) with no time limit. > > I'm worried as i've been using informix for around 10 years or so and for > me > it's the best engine so far. > It's the best engine ever and it looks like it will be around for a good long time. Keep in mind that most of the worlds' biggest online gaming companies, retailers and communications companies use Informix. Users include: - 20 of the 25 largest retail organizations - 9 out of 10 of the worlds largest Supermarket companies - the US national 911 system (used by all but the largest municipalities) - worldwide VISA credit card processing - most of the routers that manage the internet and most corporate networks run Informix inside - the most advanced telecom and tele/video conferencing systems run Informix inside - much of the US long distance telephone traffic is routed by an Informix database - the court systems of several states run on Informix > > So, if you have some insider from IBM org, please post it here. Hope > informix > will stay. > Come to the IIUG 2010 Conference or to IBM's IOD conference next week and you can meet them yourself. I'll be at both and would be glad to introduce you. > > Regards to all informix users in iiug. > > > > ******************************************************************************* > Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > > --0015174785f2fba9b404765b8838

Hello Jack, I recently attainded one of the IDS Bootcamps held in my city(first of its kind) and learned that IBM Information Management has a clear Road Map Ahead for ATLEAST next 5 years and I'm sure there is no looking back for Informix !! Mr Kagel gave you all the facts about the strong presence of Informix and it is very true that Informix customers always stay with Informix, they are big and good in numbers. Also recent efforts to market Informix is visble (Road shows, Bootcamps, New certifications, University sessions, Better Documentation, Conferences, Blogs, community events....) Yes, even i have seen a couple of migrations to another database but then they were due to SAP application requirements and no one was happy. Just once question i would like an answer for: How many NEW customers are being added to the Informix portfolio on quartely/yearly basis (few eyebrows raised on me by now)? may be confidential matter to disclose the number but I am hoping for a positive reply here...:) Regards Vikas ******************************************************************************* Where have you been for the last 9 years Jack? The Informix community has convinced IBM that Informix is a real product and it isn't going anywhere. See my specific responses inline below: Art Art S. Kagel Oninit (www.oninit.com) IIUG Board of Directors (art@iiug.org) Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that my own opinions are my own opinions and do not reflect on my employer, Oninit, the IIUG, nor any other organization with which I am associated either explicitly or implicitly. Neither do those opinions reflect those of other individuals affiliated with any entity with which I am affiliated nor those of the entities themselves. On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 5:28 AM, JACK PAPA <informix2009@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi All, > > Just want to post this question: > > 1. Where is informix DB in IBM organization now? > Informix is part of IBM Information Management which was recently placed under the helm of one of its supporters within IBM. > 2. Are they planning to port everything to DB2? > No. They were when they bought the product 9 years ago, but not anymore. Witness the release of IDS 9.40, 10.00, 11.10, and 11.50 all with new features and significant performance improvements. > 3. I've seen some latest version in IBM website and it's downloadable but > for > 3 months use only. > You can download the Developers Edition with no timebomb from the IIUG web site members' only download page. This can be used for a single CPU VP and up to 2GB of memory (if memory serves) with no time limit. > > I'm worried as i've been using informix for around 10 years or so and for > me > it's the best engine so far. > It's the best engine ever and it looks like it will be around for a good long time. Keep in mind that most of the worlds' biggest online gaming companies, retailers and communications companies use Informix. Users include: - 20 of the 25 largest retail organizations - 9 out of 10 of the worlds largest Supermarket companies - the US national 911 system (used by all but the largest municipalities) - worldwide VISA credit card processing - most of the routers that manage the internet and most corporate networks run Informix inside - the most advanced telecom and tele/video conferencing systems run Informix inside - much of the US long distance telephone traffic is routed by an Informix database - the court systems of several states run on Informix > > So, if you have some insider from IBM org, please post it here. Hope > informix > will stay. > Come to the IIUG 2010 Conference or to IBM's IOD conference next week and you can meet them yourself. I'll be at both and would be glad to introduce you.

VIKAS HIVARKAR wrote: > Hello Jack, > > I recently attainded one of the IDS Bootcamps held in my city(first of its > kind) and learned that IBM Information Management has a clear Road Map Ahead > for ATLEAST next 5 years and I'm sure there is no looking back for Informix !! > > Mr Kagel gave you all the facts about the strong presence of Informix and it > is very true that Informix customers always stay with Informix, they are big > and good in numbers. > > Also recent efforts to market Informix is visble (Road shows, Bootcamps, New > certifications, University sessions, Better Documentation, Conferences, Blogs, > community events....) > > Yes, even i have seen a couple of migrations to another database but then they > were due to SAP application requirements and no one was happy. > > Just once question i would like an answer for: > How many NEW customers are being added to the Informix portfolio on > quartely/yearly basis (few eyebrows raised on me by now)? may be confidential > matter to disclose the number but I am hoping for a positive reply here...:) I don't know how many new customers there are, but I have heard that over 100 new software vendors have signed up to deploy their applications on Informix. I *think* that was in 2008, but I can't be sure. -- Cheers, Obnoxio The Clown http://obotheclown.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by OpenProtect(http://www.openprotect.com), and is believed to be clean.

> Art S. Kagel wrote: > > > 2. Are they planning to port everything to DB2? > > No. They were when they bought the product 9 years ago, but not anymore. > Witness the release of IDS 9.40, 10.00, 11.10, and 11.50 all with new > features and significant performance improvements. > Don't forget to mention that a bunch of code has been jumping from one engine to the other from the beginning. My understanding that the multi-lingual stuff now called GLS was extracted from DB2 and put into IDS. This is quite understandable because over the years, IBM has done a lot in the Internationalisation field. I've also heard that the replication stuff from IDS has been ported or at least inspired the replication architecture in DB2. No doubt there's a lot more I don't know about.

Thanks a lot for providing some good information on this thread... We'll just to answer the question "Where I did i go on the last 9 years"... I transferred into 3 companies during those years. These companies, were using other DB. I did return to informix DB a couple of months ago that's why i'm trying to learn the new/old features of Informix 9.4 - 11.x, The last time i did is maintenance on 7.3, then a fresh install of 9.4. That's all i've done for the last 9 years. I want to be active again in Informix DB Admin and it's my pleasure to be back.

You are right. As far as I remember what a member from the R&D team explained recently, the compression comes from DB2. The fact that IBM sold U2 to Rocket software shows also their goal to focus more on IDS and DB2. 2009/10/21 Andrew Clarke <aclarke@civica.com.au> > > Art S. Kagel wrote: > > > > > 2. Are they planning to port everything to DB2? > > > > No. They were when they bought the product 9 years ago, but not anymore. > > Witness the release of IDS 9.40, 10.00, 11.10, and 11.50 all with new > > features and significant performance improvements. > > > > Don't forget to mention that a bunch of code has been jumping from one > engine > to the other from the beginning. > > My understanding that the multi-lingual stuff now called GLS was extracted > from DB2 and put into IDS. This is quite understandable because over the > years, IBM has done a lot in the Internationalisation field. > > I've also heard that the replication stuff from IDS has been ported or at > least inspired the replication architecture in DB2. No doubt there's a lot > more I don't know about. > > > > ******************************************************************************* > Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > > --00032555929a24b31a04766cd821

Hi Art, Thank you for your explanation and enlightenment. I'm from Manila, and i guess the companies i'm mentioning is not as big as what you have mentioned. The last time i attended the Informix forum was long way back (2001). The last time i installed is in an international manufacturing company which will be used for the Asia Pacific region. Thanks a lot.

Well then, welcome back into the fold! Art Art S. Kagel Oninit (www.oninit.com) IIUG Board of Directors (art@iiug.org) Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that my own opinions are my own opinions and do not reflect on my employer, Oninit, the IIUG, nor any other organization with which I am associated either explicitly or implicitly. Neither do those opinions reflect those of other individuals affiliated with any entity with which I am affiliated nor those of the entities themselves. On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 9:51 PM, JACK PAPA <informix2009@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks a lot for providing some good information on this thread... We'll > just > to answer the question "Where I did i go on the last 9 years"... I > transferred > into 3 companies during those years. These companies, were using other DB. > I > did return to informix DB a couple of months ago that's why i'm trying to > learn the new/old features of Informix 9.4 - 11.x, The last time i did is > maintenance on 7.3, then a fresh install of 9.4. That's all i've done for > the > last 9 years. > > I want to be active again in Informix DB Admin and it's my pleasure to be > back. > > > > ******************************************************************************* > Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > > --0015174bed92d9547704766f72f9