There are two new analyst papers available that describe the cost benefits of IBM Informix. The 2nd report from ITG compares Informix with Microsoft's SQL Server.

Here are the direct links to the PDF files without any registration hassles:

• IBM Informix Database Server - A Forrester Total Economic Impact Study

IBM has published a brand new Redbook about migrating from Microsoft SQL Server to IBM Informix.

• Migrating from Microsoft SQL Server to IBM Informix

From the table of contents:

• Chapter 1. Introduction
• Chapter 2. Architecture overview
• Chapter 3. Migration methodology
• Chapter 4. SQL considerations