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 What a fantastic way to kick off 2008!
You may have seen the news in the press — in January, we announced our agreement to acquire MySQL AB, developer of the world's most popular open source database. This announcement is a leading indicator of Sun’s continued growth and illustrates we're more serious than ever about strengthening our position as the leading platform for the Web economy.
The acquisition has been described as one of the largest open source software deals in history, so what does this mean to Sun and our customers here in the UK and Ireland?
It means that we know that MySQL is the most popular platform for modern developers to create network services. It's growing fast.
Creating Greater Choice and Value for Customers
It's the database most frequently used for new Web applications, particularly those for social networking. It's also used by banks and telecommunications companies that need performance, productivity, and innovation, as well as enterprise support services that are critical for business.
Companies that rely on technology as a competitive weapon will now have the opportunity to access an open and innovative database safe in the knowledge that it is fully supported. Sun will be able to provide better service and more choice and value for our customers in addition to creating enormous potential for the global free software community and for our partners.
Sun is the dominant open source vendor — particularly for Web 2.0 — and with MySQL, we’re expanding our customer base and addressable market. We're excited about the prospects it brings to your organisation.
To find out more, view the MySQL acquisition press kit.
If you have any questions regarding MySQL, please send them to mysql-customerquestion@sun.com
Best regards,
Kim Jones
President and Managing Director
Sun Microsystems U.K. and Ireland
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