The beta program for IDS 12 - Codename Panther - is starting soon. Take the opportunity to explore the new features of this new IDS release which will probably be released in the third quarter this year.

Participating in the beta program gives you direct contact to the IBM Informix lab. You can explore the new functionality in your environment and see how it could improve your current and future installations of IDS.

From the Beta Program invitation letter:

• By participating, you will get early exposure to new capabilities and assist the IBM Information Management team in defining the roadmap
• By having access to IBM resources through lab advocates, you will ensure successful deployment of new IDS features
• By having early access to the upcoming release, you will be able to prototype solutions in your environment for faster deployment

Here you could register for the IDS Panther Beta Program:

• http://ibm.com/software/data/informix/beta/