Analyst reports
IDC White Paper By Carl W. Olofson. IBM's Secret Weapon: The Power, Flexibility, and Self-Managing Capability of Informix Dynamic Server
IDS neither competes with nor represents an alternative to DB2. Rather, IDS represents an embeddable transaction-oriented RDBMS featuring valuable capabilities that distinguish it from DB2 in a significant way.
Last updated: 08 May 2009
Announcement letters
All Informix Announcement Letters
Get the latest release information for Informix products at the IBM Offering Information Web site.
Last updated: 01 Oct 2009
Letter to Informix Customers and Business Partners from Arvind Krishna, General Manager, Information Management
Letter to Informix customers: Arvind Krishna discusses IBM's committment to Informix Dynamic Server and the benefits of IDS 11.5
Last updated: 01 Oct 2009
Briefs
Data management for Smarter Business Outcomes ebook
Today's business climate provides a unique opportunity for those who can act with speed and agility by leveraging new and data management technologies to get more business value from their data.
Last updated: 15 Aug 2009
Five Ways to Improve DBA Efficiency ebook
Applications, services and processes continue to proliferate, and there are never enough staff on hand. Database Administrators have to find more ways to work smarter and not harder. This ebook highlights five tips to help DBAs build new levels of efficiency and productivity.
Last updated: 15 Aug 2009
Three Ways to Boost Development Productivity ebook
As IT budgets get tighter and skills get more expensive, companies are starting to think of ways to get more out of their existing workforce. This ebook proposes three solutions that can help your developers and architects realize the best possible value from their existing infrastructure.
Last updated: 15 Aug 2009
Three Ways to Optimize Your Infrastructure Without Cutting Corners ebook
How would you like your IT systems to perform at their peak? How about getting the most from your IT investment? This ebook from IBM discusses three solutions that can help you deal with data growth, optimize your resources for the best possible throughput, and increase overall application and database performance.
Last updated: 15 Aug 2009
SSA Baan and Informix Dynamic Server Reveal Compelling Performance
Performance of SSA Baan IVc4 and Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) V10.0 was consistently strong across a range of servers, in current benchmark tests.
Last updated: 24 Feb 2006
Brochures
IBM Informix Dynamic Server provides flexible business continuity for your agile business
Continuous access to business information can rarely be achieved with a “one-size-fits-all” solution. Your business has its own unique structure and needs, and the design of your information systems and delivery should also be unique to meet them.
Last updated: 21 Jul 2009
Case studies
NetworkIP supports expansion with IBM Informix and System x
IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10 and 11.5 upgrade and migration to IBM System x hardware enabled increased efficiency, security, safety and cost savings
Last updated: 23 Dec 2009
DIMENSION-POLYANT dramatically reduces data transaction times by 70 percent
DIMENSION-POLYANT dramatically reduces their data transaction times by 70 percent when Data-Consulting deploys the latest edition of IBM Informix Dynamic Server
Last updated: 30 Sep 2009
NetworkIP builds secure platform for future expansion with IBM IDS 10
NetworkIP achieves US$180,000 of savings plus a 75% reduction in database man-hours when One Point Solutions provides IBM IDS 10 upgrade.
Last updated: 30 Sep 2009
Barrodale’s Digital Electoral Atlas and IBM Informix Dynamic Server empowers Elections BC’s redistricting project
Elections BC completes its voter redistricting process in 100 days with comprehensive spatial data management solution from IBM Business Partner Barrodale and IBM.
Last updated: 31 Jul 2009
eterna Mode enjoys lower administrative costs with Informix Dynamic Server 11
eterna Mode GmbH wanted to optimize both its internal and external processes--from design to production to delivery. eterna Mode decided on the ERP system AVM CLIENT-ORGA from IBM Business Partner AVM GmbH & Co. Softbase KG. The system is based on the IBM Informix Dynamic Server V11.10 (IDS) database softwar...
Last updated: 30 Jun 2009
Link to Life powers its lifesaving service with IBM Informix Dynamic Server
For 26 years, Link to Life has been using Informix Dynamic Server to power its solution. Now using IDS 11.10, the company has reduced average response time to 30 seconds, nearly 40% faster than its closest competitor.
Last updated: 30 Jun 2009
Centric iSolutions banks on Oninit and IBM Informix for CLiP iMessageHUB
Centric chose IBM Informix Dynamic Server running on IBM System x hardware, to support CLiP iMessageHUB, a SWIFT messaging platform for a major international bank. Oninit, an IBM Business Partner, provided the licences, hardware and implementation expertise, as well as 24x7 monitoring and management for the e...
Last updated: 29 Jan 2009
Partnering for success - UK edition - Winter 2008
This compilation of case studies showcases IBM Business Partners and their customers in the UK speaking about their success with IBM software.
Last updated: 05 Jan 2009
Partnering for success - European edition - Autumn 2008
This compilation of case studies showcases IBM Business Partners and their customers in Europe speaking about their success with IBM software.
Last updated: 22 Sep 2008
soIT improves performance and manageability of its ERP offering with IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11 ... An IBM QuickView
With IDS 11, soIT can deliver new functionality and features in the areas of performance, replication and administration within its ERP solution. In one case, soIT is administering a customer’s system, including hardware, operating system and database support, in just two days a month.
Last updated: 17 Jun 2008
Business Innovation
This compilation of case studies showcases solutions implemented by IBM Business Partners for their customers in Europe.
Last updated: 13 May 2008
Monitor Computer Systems offers better disaster recovery with Informix Dynamic Server 11
MCS worked with Bell Micro (www.bellmicro.eu), an IBM Premier Business Partner, to implement IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11, which provides both high-speed replication for local servers and reliable long-distance replication for servers at remote sites.
Last updated: 28 Apr 2008
IBM Express Runtime and Gillani iDistribute bring real-time performance to ROL Manufacturing
ROL Manufacturing needed to integrate complex financial and distribution systems to provide real-time operational information—and maintain business continuity. The company deployed financial and enterprise resource planning (ERP) modules running on IBM Express Runtime to meet its needs.
Last updated: 03 Apr 2008
Lazare Kaplan finds DBA costs 75 percent less choosing IBM IDS over Oracle. ... an IBM QuickView
With IDS, LKI has low maintenance requirements and outstanding reliability to support its business and revenue-generating systems at its New York offices. Only one part-time DBA is needed to manage IDS. The company estimates that if it had chosen Oracle, it would have needed two DBAs.
Last updated: 31 Mar 2008
Leading insurance companies implement consistent test data management and data masking techniques to protect privacy
The following information describe how three forward-thinking insurance companies implemented IBM Optim Test Data Management and Data Privacy solutions to improve application testing processes and protect data privacy.
Last updated: 31 Mar 2008
Metavante Technologies Ltd. boosts performance and increases resilience with IBM System p
Metavante implemented two IBM System p5 570s, clustered using IBM HACMP, to run its central IBM Informix database. Working with Bell Micro (www.bellmicro.eu), an IBM Premier Business Partner, the company also upgraded to IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10 and WebSphere Application Server 6.1.
Last updated: 17 Mar 2008
TransUnion uses IBM data warehouse to help improve efficiency and business expansion
TransUnion enhanced its credit analysis capabilities by building a data warehouse using the IBM DB2 DataWarehouse on Linux and enhancing its online analytical processing (OLAP) features.
Last updated: 25 Feb 2008
Ladbrokes bets on Informix to support its fast-growth business
Working with Ardenta, an IBM Premier Business Partner, Ladbrokes extended its IT environment to handle the increased capacity required by expansion into new markets and the launch of new services. The company has increased the size of its licensed IBM Informix Dynamic Server database installation by nearly 50...
Last updated: 28 Nov 2007
German TV company installs new Informix Dynamic Server and boosts response times by up to 50 percent. ... IBM Quick View
In beta tests, ProSieben has seen enormous performance improvements with the software’s optimistic concurrency feature, which helps increase the number of simultaneous transactions while maintaining data consistency.
Last updated: 10 Jul 2007
Informa realizes up to seven times faster performance with next release of IBM Informix Dynamic Server.
Supporting more than 700 companies, from small businesses to large enterprises, Informa is a leading provider of custom data management solutions in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Informa helps companies ensure that data is immediately accessible and up to date whenever users need it.
Last updated: 08 Jun 2007
Syska makes rapid move to IBM Informix with help from BYTEC
Syska needed to make its best-of-breed financial accounting and reporting software compatible with the IBM Informix Dynamic Server database platform, and worked with BYTEC Bodry Technology GmbH, an official IBM Distributor for ISVs and Technology Partners, to develop a new Informix-based version of the softwa...
Last updated: 29 May 2007
Verizon keeps customer service high with a resilient, flexible information infrastructure from IBM.
Success in the telecommunications industry is about flexibility. With intense competition from cable providers and ongoing price wars, telecommunication providers must rapidly adapt to change and deliver services quickly and cost-effectively.
Last updated: 23 May 2007
NetworkIP Builds Secure Platform for Future Expansion with IBM IDS 10 ... One Point Solutions provides IBM IDS 10 upgrade that increases efficiency and security
Since 1998 NetworkIP has been managing billions of connections for their customers like prepaid long distance and prepaid VoIP.They needed to update their database and create a robust disaster recovery plan. NetworkIP turned to IBM Business Partner One Point Solutions and IDS 10.
Last updated: 10 May 2007
Turnkey distribution solution from Gillani and IBM provides grocery store chain with improved business processes ... Solution provides Harps Food Stores with improved business processes
An ERP solution from IBM and Gillani, an IBM Business Partner, has helped to improve business processes at Harps Food Stores, Inc., a grocery store chain in Arkansas.
Last updated: 08 May 2007
IMPIRE AG scores with live-action sports content powered by IBM Information Management software.
This type of viewer experience, multiplied across multiple sports, is what German-based IMPIRE AG delivers to the sports industry.
Last updated: 27 Apr 2007
Data sheets
IDS 11: High-volume OLTP with increased availability options and near-zero administration
IDS 11 extends the reliability and high-speed online trans-action processing (OLTP) capabilities IDS customers rely on, and reduces total cost of ownership (TCO). IDS 11 contains many significant enhancements that demonstrate IBM investment and commitment to this data-server technology.
Last updated: 15 Aug 2009
IDS Express 11: A superior, reliable database at an affordable price for small and medium-size businesses
IDS Express combines performance, availability and reliability with simplicity in installation and deployment. It is designed specifically for smaller and medium sized businesses.
Last updated: 15 Aug 2009
Informix Dynamic Server Application Development: Getting Started
Learn how to start developing state of the art applications using Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) as the database. This book includes an introduction to IDS, and basic information about developing applications using IDS with Java, PHP, Ruby on Rails, and.NET.
Last updated: 15 Aug 2009
Demos
IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) Rev up Tool - ROI calculator
The Rev-up tool is designed for developers, database administrators and senior IT management personnel to help them determine the value that the latest features of IDS can bring to their organizations.
Last updated: 21 Aug 2009
Deep Compression with IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 11.5 Demo
This demo provides an overview of the compression technology, with real life examples illustrating how it works, and how some companies are drastically reducing disk space requirements to achieve dramatic savings. What can compression do for your business?
Last updated: 15 Aug 2009
IBM IDS ROI Tool for Continuous Availability
IBM IDS ROI Tool for Continuous Availability This tool can assist you in understanding the cost savings involved in using Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) over competitive offerings in the area of high availability or continuous availability with a cluster environment or a remote geographic deployment.
Last updated: 15 Aug 2009
IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) Rev up Tool - ROI calculator
The Rev-up tool is designed for developers, database administrators and senior IT management personnel to help them determine the value that the latest features of IBM® Informix® Dynamic Server (IDS) and IBM DB2® can bring to their organizations.
Last updated: 15 Aug 2009
Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) enables Retailing Technology Demo
Improve the Retail Experience: Power the dynamic environment using IBM Retail Integration Framework + Informix Dynamic Server (IDS)
Last updated: 15 Aug 2009
Informix Dynamic Server (IES) Compression Estimator Program
Informix Dynamic Server (IES) Compression Estimator Program This program can be used to estimate the amount of compression that can be achieved in Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) when using the compression feature.
Last updated: 15 Aug 2009
Informix enables Telecommunications Technology Demo
Today's telecommunications world revolves around the on demand delivery of services and content. Learn how IBM Informix software enables emerging technologies and brings new capabilities to the mobile experience.
Last updated: 15 Aug 2009
IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) Low Administration ROI Tool
Use the IDS Low Administration ROI tool to assess potential savings and expenses in deploying IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.
Last updated: 05 May 2009
Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Replication
This illustrated demo shows the capabilities of IBM Informix® Dynamic Server (IDS) Enterprise Replication and how it can help ensure an effective and consistent delivery of corporate data enterprise-wide.
Last updated: 05 May 2009
Informix Dynamic Server HDR
High availability of information has become increasingly important, many organizations have applications that demand database servers are up 24/7. See how IDS High Availability Data Replication (HDR) ensures database application availability in the event of either planned downtime or unplanned outages.
Last updated: 05 May 2009
Informix Dynamic Server High Availability
This illustrated demo presents IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) High Availability solutions and how they can drive maximum business value and fully leverage your hardware and software investments.
Last updated: 05 May 2009
Magazines
IBM Data Management Magazine
We're committed to delivering great technical content, practical advice, and hands-on commentary. Plus, we've added coverage on how information and data are shaping the way the world does business, and how organizations can use their data and information as engines to drive business success.
Last updated: 20 Jun 2009
Newsletters
Performance Perspectives
Performance Perspectives is your source for news, trends and opinions on Information On Demand and the Information Agenda, bringing original, insightful content and exclusive interviews to decision-makers in IT, Finance and a wide spectrum of industries.
Last updated: 01 Jun 2009
Podcasts
Continuous Availability - Mach 11
IDS now adds support for two new types of secondary servers: secondary servers that share the same physical disk (SDS), and Remote Standalone Secondary (RSS) servers extend HDR to provide multiple local or remote backup servers that also replicate the data.
Last updated: 01 Apr 2009
Author: Cary Wahlmeier
Find out what IIUG can do for you!
Stuart Litel is Director of the International Informix Users Group (IIUG), and will be talking about what IIUG has to offer it's members.
Last updated: 01 Apr 2009
Author: Stuart Litel
IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) and Linux : What a good combination!
IDS provides transparent optimization and exploitation of Linux environments, using automatic asynchronous and direct I/O for disk performance and processor affinity to achieve improved scalability and parallelism.
Last updated: 01 Apr 2009
Author: Sandor Szabo
IDS 11 on Windows
Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) on Windows.
Last updated: 01 Apr 2009
Author: Guy Bowerman
Informix, New Market Opportunity for Business Partners
Gary Proctor speaks about the latest value propositions for Informix Dynamic Server (IDS), new market opportunities for Business Partners, and the new IBM partner programs that can help drive more business and make your company more successful.
Last updated: 01 Apr 2009
Author: Gary Proctor
Installation Wizardry: IDS Configurable Installation
IDS V 11.10 will introduce a number of server installation and configuration enhancements.
Last updated: 01 Apr 2009
Author: Howard Glazer
The new Open Admin Tool for IDS 11 - a DBA's best friend!
Hear Keshava Murthy explain the IDS/XML usage scenarios and how the new functions can be used in your applications.
Last updated: 01 Apr 2009
Author: Keshava Murthy
Welcome to Informix Dynamic Server - IDS 11
Jerry Keesee, Director of R&D for Informix products, will be talking about IDS 11 - the next generation of the IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS)
Last updated: 01 Apr 2009
Author: Jerry Keesee
Redbooks
Migrating from Oracle to IBM Informix Dynamic Server on Linux, UNIX and Windows
This IBM® Redbook® describes considerations and a methodology for migrating from Oracle® 10g to Informix® Dynamic Server (IDS). It focuses primarily on the basic topic areas of data, applications and administration, providing information about the differences in features and functionality.
Last updated: 23 Jul 2009
White papers
Application development on IBM Informix Dynamic Server
IDS 11 includes a range of enhancements to accelerate application development and offers access to additional tools and application development languages.
Last updated: 14 May 2009
Administering Informix Dynamic Server on Microsoft Windows
This paper provides information for DBAs and engineers who are familiar with IDS on Linux® and UNIX® platforms, and for Windows DBAs who require more information about the Windows implementation of IDS than provided by the existing documentation.
Last updated: 08 May 2009
IBM Informix Dynamic Server Storage Optimization
IBM® Informix® Dynamic Server (IDS) now offers data compression technology in the Storage Optimization Feature.
Last updated: 08 May 2009
Building Highly Available Application Servers: The Network Infrastructure
Use Solid products to create a robust and reliable data management platform that enables developers to create and deploy scalable carrier-grade applications, that is built on the blade-based architecture employed extensively in the network infrastructure that provides continuous service availability.
Last updated: 22 May 2008
Building Next Generation Network Services: The Data Management Infrastructure
In a world comprised of a complex redundant hierarchy of nodes, Solid delivers the same class of reliable data management that is taken for granted in the enterprise. Solid reliably stores, indexes and retrieves data fast and shares data reliably between applications.
Last updated: 22 May 2008
Data Management for Highly Available Embedded Systems
This article is an introduction to the field of highly available databases (HADBs), especially in the context of embedded systems. The ground work done at the Service Availability Forum is also presented.
Last updated: 22 May 2008
Meeting the Evolving Imperatives of SDPs with the Right Data Management Framework
This whitepaper will consider some of the issues that demand a new generation of data management solutions, and will detail the core capabilities of the solutions.
Last updated: 22 May 2008
Performance Measurement and Tuning of Hot-Standby Databases
In telecommunication, databases are expected to meet demanding availability levels while preserving the required throughput. In this paper, the operation of a fully replicated, hot-standby database system is presented, together with some performance tuning possibilities.
Last updated: 22 May 2008
IBM Spatial Solutions
IBM Spatial Solutions provide the database capabilities to help organizations manage and deliver spatial data on demand. Organizations realize greater benefits by being able to manage information identified by geographic locations.
Last updated: 09 Jul 2007
Leveraging the extensible Informix architecture in a service oriented architecture
Discover how you can implement an SOA that suits your unique business requirements based on IBM Informix® Dynamic Server (IDS) - a strategic IBM data server with a special focus on high-performance online transaction processing (OLTP), easy application integration, low administration and very low total cost of ownership.
Last updated: 28 Nov 2006