MySQL and REALTECH partner for migration of SAP applications to MaxDB

13 May 2004

Global Partnership Targets SAP Enterprise Customers Switching to MaxDB by MySQL; SAP Technology Specialist REALTECH is a Certified MySQL Partner

MySQL AB, developer of the world’s most popular open source database, and SAP technology consultants REALTECH AG have joined forces to make it easier for SAP users to migrate enterprise applications to the open-source MaxDB™ by MySQL database. MaxDB is MySQL’s enterprise-grade, SAP-certified database that offers high availability, scalability and a comprehensive feature set to support the most demanding computing applications

Through the new partnership, REALTECH, a Certified MySQL Partner, will provide customers with comprehensive consulting services for the migration of their SAP applications to MaxDB on the Linux operating system and other platforms.

“The partnership with REALTECH enables us to provide SAP customers migrating to the open source MaxDB database with access to some of the most experienced SAP consultants in the world. With REALTECH’s expertise, customers can feel confident that their critical data will be migrated seamlessly, allowing them to take full advantage of MaxDB’s enterprise features and cost efficiencies,” said Patrik Backman, MaxDB product manager, MySQL AB. “ MaxDB by MySQL is a re-branded and enhanced version of SAP DB, SAP AG’s open source database. MaxDB complements MySQL AB’s flagship MySQL® database, targeting large mySAP ERP environments and other applications that require maximum enterprise-level database functionality, ease of use and strong operational reliability. When enterprises deploy MaxDB, they benefit from high compatibility, enabling a rapid, cost-effective changeover.

Since 1998, REALTECH has performed over 200 migrations worldwide for all leading operating systems and databases, and the company has proven expertise in open-source software. REALTECH is the only independent consulting company to be a member of the SAP LinuxLab, joining upon the organization’s foundation in 1999. REALTECH passes on its up-to-the-minute knowledge to customers, enabling enterprises to harmonize their SAP landscapes and reduce operating costs. The company’s skills have been put into practice in over 50 Linux projects.

Johannes Lang, Head of Consulting at REALTECH Germany, adds: “This joint offering addresses a rapidly growing market for open source platforms. REALTECH consulting expects revenues from SAP migrations to Linux and other open source software to double during the current year.”

MySQL AB is now offering a package for customers migrating to Linux-based SAP environments, comprising software and support by MySQL AB as well as consulting by REALTECH. For more information, please go to www.mysql.com/sap or send an email to sap@mysql.com.

REALTECH independently offers a strategy and server consolidation package, which helps customers take the first step toward harmonizing their IT landscapes. For a fixed price of 1,990 euros, customers receive an initial estimate of costs and effort. Information may be obtained at customer-services@realtech.com.

About MySQL

MySQL AB develops and markets a family of high performance, affordable database servers and tools. The company’s flagship product is MySQL, the world’s most popular open source database, with more than 5 million active installations. Many of the world’s largest organizations, including Yahoo!, Sabre Holdings, Cox Communications, The Associated press and NASA, are realizing significant cost savings using MySQL to power Web sites, business-critical enterprise applications and packaged software. The SAP-certified database MaxDB by MySQL is used at over 6,000 installations worldwide, at customers including Intel, DaimlerChrysler, Braun, Bayer, Colgate, Yamaha, Deutsche Post (the German Post Office) and Toyota South Africa. MySQL AB is a second generation open source company, with dual licensing that supports open source values and methodology in a profitable, sustainable business. For more information about MySQL, please go to www.mysql.com.

About REALTECH

REALTECH AG is an international player, offering powerful, SAP-related solutions that help companies to improve the manageability, reliability and performance of their IT landscapes and data centers.

REALTECH's Technology Consulting Business Line focuses on IT optimization/harmonization and Web technologies/innovations. It advises customers on how to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while meeting the increasing demands on their IT environments. The core product of REALTECH's Software Business Line is the Guard! System Management Suite. This portfolio of systems and network management tools helps companies with medium to large IT infrastructures to ensure high availability for their SAP systems, databases, operating systems and networks.

Founded in 1994 in Walldorf, Germany, REALTECH has been listed on the German stock exchange since 1999 (Prime Standard, ISIN: DE0007008906, ticker symbol: RTC). More than 1,500 enterprises worldwide have opted for REALTECH’s cross-industry IT solutions. Today, REALTECH has 4 offices in Germany, as well as subsidiaries in Europe, the Asia/Pacific region, and North and South America. In fiscal 2003, the group posted revenues of 55.3 million euros, and employed a workforce of 595 worldwide on the day of 31st of December 2003.

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