SUMMARY: XTIVIA modernized its 30-year-old Virtual-DBA platform by migrating from IBM Informix to a cost-effective, cloud-optimized PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB. Table of contentsSUMMARY:Why PostgreSQL is the Future of Enterprise DataThe "War Story" Perspective: From...
Informix Blog Posts
The Last Informix Shop Standing (Part 3): De-Risking Your Legacy Application Migration to ARM64
SUMMARY: XTIVIA bridges the critical skills gap required to migrate complex, 32-bit legacy application stacks—including Informix 4GL and C-Routines—onto modern, cost-efficient ARM64 cloud infrastructure. The "Legacy Application Hurdle" requires recompiling x86...
The ‘Zero-DBA’ Revolution (Part 2): Informix 15, ARM64, and the Intelligent Edge
SUMMARY: The convergence of Informix 15 and ARM64 architecture empowers organizations to master the Intelligent Edge by providing a reliable, "Zero-DBA" platform that processes complex IoT data locally with minimal latency and infrastructure costs. Informix 15...
The Informix TCO Revolution (Part 1): How to Cut Your Cloud Database Costs by 30-50%
SUMMARY: IT leaders running Informix can achieve a 30-50% reduction in cloud Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while enhancing performance by migrating from legacy x86 instances to the new HCL Informix 15 on the ARM64 architecture, supported by AWS Graviton and Azure...
Demystifying Timeseries Data: Storage and Options
The world runs on data, and timeseries data is crucial for understanding change. But what exactly is it, and why store it in a specialized format? Let's explore the world of timeseries databases. What is Timeseries Data? Imagine...
15 Tips for Optimizing Performance of Informix Databases
Performance issues with Informix databases can have a significant impact on business operations, leading to slow query response times, reduced productivity, and increased costs. To avoid these problems, businesses must take a comprehensive approach to database...
Why Businesses Still Depend on Informix Databases Today
In the world of databases, there are many options available for businesses to choose from. However, one option that has stood the test of time is the Informix database. Despite being around for over 30 years, many businesses still choose to use Informix databases for...
Securing Your Informix Database: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Security Best Practices
Database security is a crucial aspect of any organization's IT infrastructure, as it plays a vital role in protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with various regulations. Informix, a powerful and scalable database management system, requires diligent...
Informix in the Cloud: Deployment Options and Best Practices for Success
The rapid growth of cloud computing has transformed the way organizations manage their IT infrastructure, offering increased flexibility, scalability, and cost savings. One area where this shift is particularly evident is in database management, with many...
Informix or Db2: Which Database is Right for Your Business?
Choosing the right database for a business can be a critical decision that impacts the organization's overall success. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between Informix and Db2 databases and the factors to consider when choosing between them....