"I believe that DB2 Express-C offering provides huge value to our customers. It makes available at no cost, IBM's leading edge information management tool, DB2 Universal Database on Linux and Windows. DB2 Express-c is a great solution for development, academic, ISVs and small production environments. Also, for anyone considering an open source database, DB2 Express-c is a much more attractive solution, offering more feature and function than any other database. As an IBM Business Partner with very strong skills in DB2 and Data Management, we are excited about the fact that we can now provide our customers with DB2 Express-C and then guide them on their implementation and exploitation efforts.

• James Sobiesky, CEO Fourth Millenium Technologies

"As you know, having the right design and implementation skills are essential to the success of these projects. I have known James Sobieski, the founding partner of FMT, for over 10 years... he was one of our first DB2 UDB consultants. He helped us pioneer our UDB/AIX offering for large scale data warehousing and has built his business, Fourth Millennium Technologies, specializing in large scale data management projects on DB2. He has strong linkage to our R&D labs and a great track record."

• Janet Perna, Former General Manager, Information Management, IBM Software Group

Fourth Millenium Technologies, Inc.

Fourth Millennium Technologies, Inc., (FMT) is an Information Technology consulting firm specializing in providing highly skilled, Database Consultants. They have only EXPERIENCED DB2 personnel - DB2 UDB on AIX and SP2s, Solaris, Linux and Windows as well as DB2 for OS/390. Their consultants provide strong leadership and guidance in all stages of the design, development and operations of Very Large Data Warehouses and On Line Transaction Processing (OLTP) systems. They provide only "hands on", experienced consultants who can help their clients transform their IT investments (hardware and software) into business solutions which are efficient, effective, scaleable and flexible.

As a Premier IBM Business Partner, FMT, founded in 1997, is a full service Reseller of all IBM's Passport Advantage Software. They form a partnership with customers, guiding them through the process of identify their requirements and assisting them in choosing the products that are right for them. Their consultants can then provide assistance and implementation services to assure the success of their customers.

For more information please visit http://www.fmtusa.com.