Short takes from this week's technology
news
MySQLversion 5 to launch next month
Version 5 of the open source MySQL database is expected to be
released next month. New "enterprise-ready" features in the
database have been added to make it a more viable alternative to
products from the likes of Oracle, Microsoft and IBM. Improvements
in error checking and the way procedures are stored in the database
are among the new features.
Intel's Robson puts the boot into start-up
times
Intel has unveiled a future technology called Robson that is
designed to slash PC boot-up times and extend battery life. To cut
start-up times, Robson pulls data and applications off an add-in
flash memory card, rather than using the PC's hard drive. It is
designed to speed both PC "on" times and the time it takes to start
applications. Flash memory reacts quicker than a hard drive,
cutting the time it takes to launch an application.
SAP extends Safe Passage to Siebel
SAP has extended its Safe Passage programme to Siebel Systems
users, following the announcement of Oracle's planned acquisition
of the company. SAP is attempting to persuade Siebel users that
their investments in customer relationship management and other
software are safer and could be cheaper in the SAP camp. Siebel
users are being offered training, services, a roadmap to
integration withSAP products, and up to 75% in credits to pay for
SAP products such as MySAP CRM.
Computer Associates to buy iLumin
Computer Associates is to buy iLumin Software Services, which
provides archiving for e-mails and instant messages. ILumin
recently launched a new module for its main Assentor software,
which enables firms to manage files across a number of different
operating systems. The iLumin products will be rolled into Computer
Associates' Brightstor storage management tools.