Press Release
Independent Research Firm Finds SQL Server 2005 Rapidly Gaining Momentum Among Mid-Size and Large Enterprises
Growing Number of Database Instances Sparks Increasing Demand for GridApp Database Automation Solution
NEW YORK – January 2, 2007 – A recently released report conducted by Unisphere Research, and in partnership with the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS), “SQL Server and Microsoft Technologies Reach Across the Enterprise,” found that there has been swift uptake of SQL Server 2005 since its release in November 2005 as 70% of the 267 survey respondents stated that they are running the new database platform. The survey also revealed that 42% plan to implement new instances of SQL Server 2005 within the next 12 months, many of which will be for applications they are migrating over from previous versions of the database. As a result of its rapid adoption, leading database automation provider, GridApp Systems, Inc. is experiencing a significant increase in demand for its solutions that provide powerful control over SQL Server sprawl and heterogeneous next-generation database infrastructures.
With the growing number of database instances being put into production and 77% of the largest organizations in the survey (10,000 employees or more) running more than 60 instances of SQL Server, the challenge of managing time-intensive tasks such as consolidation, migration, standardization and policy enforcement becomes much greater. Traditionally, these tasks have been handled manually, exposing organizations to misconfigurations, and significant compliance and security risks.
GridApp Systems’ database automation solutions enable organizations running SQL Server to turn the manual and chaotic process of SQL Server administration into a straightforward activity, where policies and standards can be automatically enforced and audited. GridApp’s Clarity database automation software simplifies the administration and management of SQL Server infrastructures – including standardization and policy enforcement – and eases the migration to SQL Server 2005.
“While the new breed of databases, such as SQL Server, are easier to deploy, it has also sparked standardization challenges for the DBA as each new database must be provisioned, configured, patched and audited in compliance with best practices and company policies,” said Matthew Zito, chief scientist of GridApp Systems. “Database automation is a critical technology for any company deploying SQL Server 2005 at scale. Only by keeping all database servers under unified management can your organization ensure 100 percent compliance with standards and polices, and prevent the newer, more complex features of SQL Server 2005 from creating serious security problems.”
Unisphere Research conducted the survey in cooperation with GoldenGate Software for the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS), the leading association of Microsoft SQL Server technology and database professionals, to gauge the levels of adoption, planning, and platforms, from databases to operating systems, within enterprises.
About GridApp Systems
GridApp Systems is a leading provider of database automation solutions to help businesses gain control of their heterogeneous database infrastructures. Currently supporting hundreds of customer installations worldwide, across multiple industries such as financial services, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, education, eCommerce and technology, GridApp's market leading products and services have helped businesses deploy and better manage their critical database assets. GridApp Systems automates to help drive businesses forward. For more information, visit www.gridapp.com.
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Karli Barokas, Barokas Public Relations, 206-264-8220, Karli@barokas.com
Pia Chon, GridApp Systems, 646-452-4055 pchon@gridapp.com