IBM Informix is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that uses SQL to access, store, modify and delete data. IBM Informix is available as a software subscription and as an on-premises product. IBM Informix uses the SQL query language to retrieve and modify data. Most IBM Informix implementations communicate with remote clients through its proprietary DataBlade API. It can be classified as a pure-play data warehouse, competing with the likes of Teradata and Netezza.
Why IBM Informix?
- IBM Informix supports both symmetric and asymmetric encryption. All data is encrypted for security purposes
- IBM Informix is available as a software subscription and as an on-premises product
- IBM Informix uses the SQL query language to retrieve and modify data
- IBM Informix can be classified as a pure-play data warehouse, competing with the likes of Teradata and Netezza
- IBM Informix is compatible with MySQL databases, so users can use both of them at the same time
- The IBM Informix architecture includes a built-in clustering technology that helps ensure data availability
- The IBM Informix architecture includes a built-in clustering technology that helps ensure data availability
- IBM Informix can be easily integrated with other data sources, such as web-based data services and business intelligence tools