ANTs Software Inc. (fka ANTS)

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Crazy huh? After all that to this. You just never know. I don't think the majority around here really understand the potential.

Here's an interesting blast from the past.

http://database-diary.com/2011/02/14/update-on-the-ibm-db2-sql-skin-for-migrating-from-sybase-ase/

This excerpt is down in the comments section where some "shareholder" asked Conor his personal opinion of the tech.


"Well, I can tell you what I think about the technology, but I think the more important question is regarding the business value it provides.

At first, I was cautious about taking this approach, because it is based on emulation. I wanted some real world customer proof points before making my mind up. When I saw the results of initial customer tests, I was pleasantly surprised. They certainly exceeded my expectations.

I’m fairly conservative by nature, and my assessment at this stage would be… so far, so good. The technology has proven itself in several environments to the extent that organizations are willing to move important workloads onto this technology. That should not be underestimated. And this technology has the backing of IBM, who does not make endorsements like these lightly.

Now regarding the business value of this solution, that’s where this really shines. Customers can use this technology to 1) significantly lower their costs, and 2) move onto a more strategic database software platform. When you combine these factors, it makes for fairly compelling business value. And that is what matters to these customers. The technology is not the primary consideration. The business value is.

Again, my overall assessment is… so far, so good. When you look at this within the context of a mature, multi-billion dollar database business at IBM, it has successfully navigated the first few hurdles. Where it goes from here, well that is the question…"