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SkySQL unveils alternative software, services and support for MySQL database

Founded and funded 100% by former executives and investors of MySQL AB, Ab SkySQL committed to respecting the values of open source. On the occasion of its launch it offers free support to new customers until the end of the year.

HELSINKI, Finland – October 20, 2010 – SkySQL Ab is an alternative software, services and support for the MySQL database. The company announces the release of SkySQL ™ Enterprise, was founded by former executives, staff and investors MySQL Ab It is dedicated to the future development of MySQL technology, delivering solutions based on economic data and a value-added customer service.

“When Sun was acquired by Oracle, MySQL community held its breath. “Said Ulf Sandberg, CEO of SkySQL Ab” Supporters of MySQL were correctly drawn, anxious about the objective of growth of large firms takes precedence over investment in the future development of MySQL. From our point of view, the development of MySQL has been thwarted, mainly because of the massive exodus of people involved in technology. SkySQL is now a new shelter for the expertise MySQL, because of our unwavering commitment to provide assistance, service and expertise MySQL highly qualified and on a global scale. “

SkySQL Ab is funded by several leading investors including OnCorp and Open Ocean Capital, consisting of founders and initial investors MySQL Ab SkySQL already operates in 11 countries.

“SkySQL is becoming the new center of the MySQL ecosystem. The basis of our key experts is based on more than one hundred years of experience cummulée, serving commercial users of MySQL. “Said Kaj Arno, Executive Vice President Products, SkySQL Ab” These experts have joined our company to build a business dedicated to serving the users of MySQL, with real business value, while respecting the values of open source. Basing our company with these talented minds SkySQL gives a unique position to inherit and maintain the principles that once were made the MySQL database so attractive. “

Subscribing to SkySQL based on a comprehensive range of server software, support and production control tools, whatever the version of the MySQL database installed, including the alternative MariaDB ™. Subscribing to SkySQL Enterprise includes:

MySQL Server – alternative offer highly reliable, secure and economic solutions for users of the database owners. It integrates the security of transactions, fully compliant with the ACID properties, it includes among others the repair of incidents and setting access levels. The MySQL server can be used for all database applications in production.

MariaDB Server – MySQL supports an alternative that can also replace the entire server MySQL database. Community developed core team including former MySQL MariaDB is stable and will remain open source. MariaDB works with all major storage engines and includes optimizations servers and patches.

SkySQL Enterprise Monitor – is an “administrator of the MySQL database in a box.” The resolution of “query bottlenecks” in performance tuning, SkySQL Enterprise Monitor allows administrators to manage database deployments of MySQL database more efficiently.

SkySQL Visual Editor – powerful, easy and ready to use, the tool SQL query editor, allows his grace GUI SkySQL Visual Editor allows administrators to deploy database more quickly and effectively their database servers MySQL database.

Technical assistance SkySQL – allows customers to maximize availability and performance of their database applications. SkySQL offers both support for problem solving (general errors, interruptions of service and general purpose) and advisory assistance (to help improve a specific deployment). Moreover, because it employs many former staff and consultants of MySQL, SkySQL in collaboration with its partners, can offer customer support for most versions of the MySQL database, including older versions of MySQL and the branch MariaDB (a solution database Monty Program Ab).

“Typically invest in a company that offers solutions that rival those of a heavyweight in the industry would lose a bet,” said Bob Suh, CEO and founder of OnCorp. “But we believe that the community of MySQL users will see a real alternative, especially if it is delivered by the original team. We know that customers continue to demand lower prices, a collaborative service and a model that incorporates the best contributions from developers cores. We simply believe that this can best be provided by a smaller company. “

To celebrate the launch of the company and to demonstrate its commitment to its loyal customers, customers who complete their subscription SkySQL for 2011 before December 15, 2010, will receive free assistance for the remainder of 2010.

Limited time offer, visit: www.skysql.com

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