Contact Information: Press Contacts: John Schoutsen Sage Software (905) 629 7959 x 301 john.schoutsen@sage.com
IRVINE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 26, 2006 -- Sage Software announced today that its parent,
UK-based The Sage Group plc, has signed a global agreement with MySQL AB
which enables Sage to embed MySQL database technology into its worldwide
product portfolio.
Sage intends to introduce MySQL into its small business range over the
coming months as part of ongoing product development and upgrade activity.
The MySQL database has become the world's most popular open source database
because of its high performance and reliability, combined with a low
footprint and ease of use. The introduction of MySQL will be led by the
regional operating companies that make up The Sage Group as they
progressively deploy the technology in their product ranges.
Chief Technology Officer of The Sage Group plc, Klaus-Michael Vogelberg,
explains:
"Having made the decision to further improve the database technology that
underpins our products, we chose MySQL as it proved to be the most powerful
and versatile solution available. MySQL embraces an open source methodology
which injects rigour and agility into the development process. This
approach accelerates innovation, and has allowed MySQL to become an
incredibly flexible technology.
"In addition, MySQL reduces overall cost of ownership as it is not
dependent on one platform or stack, and it has low hardware requirements
which keeps costs down for SMEs and gives our customers choice in how they
use their Sage products in relation to operating systems and other
applications."
Under the long-term agreement any Sage application can now use MySQL
technology within clearly defined terms.
David Axmark, one of MySQL AB's co-founders, said, "It is an incredibly
strong validation for MySQL to be selected as a database standard by Sage
-- a clear business software leader. We look forward to working with
Sage's operating companies to learn how their customers might benefit from
MySQL."
The integration of this leading technology into Sage products will not
involve any additional cost to the customer. As part of the MySQL
integration into Sage products, upgrades will be designed to ensure smooth
data migration from their existing Sage product.
About MySQL
MySQL AB develops and supports a family of
high-performance, affordable database products. The company's flagship
offering is 'MySQL Enterprise,' a comprehensive set of production-tested
software, proactive monitoring tools, and premium support services.
MySQL is the world's most popular open source database software, with over
10 million active installations. Many of the world's largest and fastest
growing organizations use MySQL to save time and money powering their
high-volume Web sites, business-critical systems and packaged software --
including industry leaders such as Yahoo!, Alcatel, The Associated Press,
Suzuki and NASA.
With headquarters in the United States and Sweden -- and operations around
the world -- MySQL AB supports both open source values and corporate
customers' needs in a profitable, sustainable business. For more
information about MySQL, please visit www.mysql.com.
MySQL is a registered trademark of MySQL AB in the United States and other
countries. Other product names may be trademarks of their respective
companies.
About Sage Software
Sage Software supports the needs, challenges and dreams of more than 2.6
million small and mid-sized business customers in North America through
easy-to-use, scalable and customizable software and services. Our products
support accounting, operations, customer relationship management, human
resources, time tracking, merchant services and the specialized needs of
the construction, distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit and
real estate industries. Sage Software is a subsidiary of The Sage Group
plc, a leading international supplier of accounting and business management
software solutions and related products and services for small to mid-sized
businesses. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange
in 1989 and the Group now has 5.0 million customers and employs over 10,500
people worldwide. For more information, please visit the Web site at
www.sagesoftware.com/moreinfo or call (866) 308-2378.