IBM expands data warehousing portfolio.

IBM have introduced new software that allows businesses to better manage the growth of information by integrating data warehousing and archiving capabilities. The InfoSphere Warehouse with Optim Data Retention claims to help companies better manage enterprise data throughout its lifecycle and deliver optimal performance and compliance with changing business policies.

It combines the strength of IBM data warehouse software and recently-acquired Princeton Softech's Optim Data Retention solution to more manage large amounts of data to enhance users' competitive advantage.

The InfoSphere Warehouse is based on DB2 database software, which provides a set of innovations that meet growing customer demand for analytics and Information on Demand.

Available end of Ql, future updates to the IBM data warehouse portfolio will adopt the new InfoSphere family name. For more information on the InfoSphere family of products, please go to http://www.ibm.com/software/data/infosphere/warehouse/launch.html