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IBM Informix database software - Relational, embeddable and hassle-free

Informix is one of the world’s most widely used database servers (00:01:30) , with users ranging from the world’s largest corporations to start-ups. Informix incorporates design concepts that are significantly different from traditional relational platforms, resulting in extremely high levels of performance and availability, distinctive capabilities in data replication and scalability, and minimal administrative overhead.

Highlights

Real-time Analytics: Informix is a single platform that can power OLTP and OLAP workloads and successfully meet service-level agreements (SLAs) for each
Fast, Always-on Transactions: Provides one of the industry’s widest sets of options for keeping data available at all times, including zero downtime for maintenance
Sensor data management: Solves the big data challenge of sensor data with unmatched performance and scalability for managing time series data

Easy to Use: Informix runs virtually unattended with self-configuring, self-managing and self-healing capabilities
Best-of-breed embeddability: Provides a proven embedded data management platform for ISVs and OEMs to deliver integrated, world-class solutions, enabling platform independence

Informix Solutions

Informix Solutions for Industry

What we offer – No cost database editions

Informix Developer Edition

A no cost database that includes all Informix features for individual application development and testing only. Available on several platforms

Informix Innovator-C Edition

A no cost database that enables businesses to use the most common database functionality in a production environment.

Database editions for purchase

Informix Advanced Enterprise Edition

The ultimate in data warehouse performance and scalability, and includes all Informix features on all supported platforms, plus the Informix Warehouse Accelerator (IWA) for development and deployment with near-limitless scalability. Value-added packaging includes access to select IBM SPSS, IBM Cognos, and IBM Mobile Database software.
Informix Advanced Workgroup Edition

The ultimate in data warehouse performance for small to midsize businesses, or for partners looking to create a turnkey data warehousing solution. Available on all supported platforms and includes the Informix Warehouse Accelerator (IWA). Value-added packaging includes access to select IBM Cognos and IBM Mobile Database software.
Informix Enterprise Hypervisor Edition

A fully functioning Informix database based on Open Virtualisation Format (OVF), enabled and optimised for PureApplication System or IBM Workload Deployer. Informix Enterprise Hypervisor Edition drives business agility by providing database administrators with an innovative foundation to manage database applications within virtualised environments.

Informix Enterprise Edition

With the exception of IWA, this edition includes all Informix features on all supported platforms for development and deployment with unlimited scalability. Storage compression is available as an optional feature. Value-added packaging includes IBM Mobile Database software.
Informix Express Edition

Ideal for developers looking to embed a database within their application. It can also be used in customer environments that need basic functionality and minimal scalability. Available on all supported platforms.
Informix Workgroup Edition

Powerful data management capabilities for departmental solutions or mid-size businesses, available on all supported platforms. Value-added packaging includes IBM Mobile Database software.