Bell Micro have made the presentations from the UKIUG available: OAT, Directory Security, Securing your database and MACH11 Continuous Availability.

I was not able to take copious notes at the UKIUG, but I did scribble some things down. PLEASE NOTE: everything in this post is down to my memory, so please don't bet the farm on any of it. Also, please note that any mention of future features is subject to delay or omission, and all the rest of it!

Jerry Keesee's Market Update

Jerry gave a very positive market update. I was already aware of most of it, but even I came away impressed. Informix is doing very well, we had lost some market share, but since Ambuj's decision to "love all his children" kicked in, business has been brisk. We have had continous double-digit year on year growth every quarter for the last 11 quarters and that growth has been a lot higher than 10%!

Well, that was a really fantastic event! First off, congratulations to the hardworking team of Kathryn Sylvester and Sandra Rye of Bell Micro, who selflessly sacrificed themselves to the hospitality of dozens of venues before deciding on the Tythe Barn outside Bicester, which was an excellent choice.

The excellent and selfless organisers, Kathryn and Sandra

There is still time to register. I'm looking forward to a good turnout tomorrow, registrations are very good!

Just a quick reminder of next week's UKIUG meeting near Bicester on the 13th.

Details here.

Date: 13th November 2008

Venue: The Tythe Barn, Bicester, Oxfordshire

Event: Informix Community Event – Stay Informed
If you develop solutions around Informix, or are an end user with Informix in your business you should attend this event.

Don’t miss this valuable day full of Informix speakers, including expert commentary on IDS new features, IDS Security, and an update on Informix in today’s marketplace. This event will give you the opportunity to network with your Informix peers and learn more about what Informix can do for your business.