Object-relational ties that bind: while Informix buys Illustra, Sybase taps Persistence

Authors :: Cimino, Daniela
Source :: Software Magazine. March, 1996, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p28, 2 p.
Publication Year :: 1996
Abstract: Not too long ago object database firms sought to supplant their older relational counterparts. Soon the two groups will reach a level of synergy. To exploit the wealth of complex […]

Subjects :: DBMS
Cooperative agreement for product development
Company business planning
Relational database
DBMS utility
Company acquisition/merger
Object-oriented database
Company product acquisition
Sybase Inc. -- Product development -- Alliances and partnerships -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Planning
Illustra Information Technologies Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Product development -- Alliances and partnerships -- Planning
Informix Software Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Alliances and partnerships -- Product development -- Planning
Persistence Software Inc. -- Product development -- Alliances and partnerships -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Planning
Object-oriented databases -- Product information -- Product development -- Planning
Database management systems -- Product information -- Product development -- Planning
Relational databases -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning

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