Multi-Value/Pick Solutions: IBM

The IBM extended relational databases, UniData and UniVerse (U2), offer high performance, scalable information management environments for embedding in vertical applications. The extended relational model — which supports nested tables — allows for rapid business data modeling, while eliminating redundant data, excessive resource usage and unnecessary I/O through time-consuming joins. IBM’s U2 family consists of the following products:

• IBM UniVerse® is an extended relational database designed for embedding in vertical applications. This nested relational data model means intuitive data modeling and fewer resulting tables.
   
• IBM UniData® An extended relational database designed for embedding in vertical applications. UniData simplifies information management and query logic, providing more power for online high-transaction applications.
   
• RedBack® A scalable, object-based infrastructure for the U2 databases that includes an object-abstraction tool, allowing for development within a variety of technologies such as Java and ASP/JSP.
    
• SystemBuilder™ The Rapid Application Development (RAD) tool for IBM U2 databases, providing a structured process-based environment in which to create and maintain enterprise applications.
   
• wIntegrate® Advanced terminal emulation application enhancement tool for IBM U2 databases and other MultiValue databases.