As a Java-only database, it does not compete directly against mainstream relational database servers, such as DB2, Oracle or Microsoft's SQL Server, according to industry executives.

HiT Software, Inc., a provider of products for database access, integration and replication, announced the availability of the HiT JDBC/DB2 v3.70 high-performance JDBC driver, featuring added support ...

IBM Corp. launched the latest version of its DB2 database, code named 'Viper,' touting the software's capability to store XML data natively enabling users to reduce storage costs. Unlike earlier ...

Finally, IBM, of Somers, N.Y., offers a SQL interface for the main steps of data mining. The Easy Mining Procedures for DB2 Intelligent Miner are implemented as Java stored procedures in DB2.

IBM aims to meet these needs with version 12.1 of its venerable Db2 database, set for GA release this week. The new release builds on Db2’s long history while embracing AI functionality to ...

Although Big Blue's existing entry-level DB2 database--the DB2 Universal Database Express Edition--is not free, Teo pointed out that IBM already has a free product in its veins: the Java-based ...