Second Annual MySQL Users Conference & Expo Draws Prestigious Sponsors

Early Bird Registration Ends February 14

MySQL AB, developer of the world's most popular open-source database, today announced the sponsors of the second annual MySQL Users Conference & Expo, to be held April 14-16 in Orlando, Florida. Some of the world's biggest companies, including Intel, Apple, Hewlett-Packard and Novell, are major sponsors of the conference, which will highlight the momentum behind MySQL and open source software in enterprise computing. Other key sponsors of the conference include EBM Software, Emic Networks, Golden Gate Software, Rackspace Managed Hosting, TrollTech and Zend Technologies.

"This year's MySQL Users Conference is a must-attend event for anyone who wants an up-close look at the technology advancements and compelling business benefits of MySQL," said Mårten Mickos, MySQL AB CEO. “With participation and sponsorships by leading companies, the conference will build on the strong industry support for MySQL and demonstrate how open source is shaping the future of software.”

Technology, Business Tracks and Hands-on Labs

The MySQL Users Conference & Expo will provide opportunities for software developers and IT managers to get a detailed understanding of MySQL's software, including the MySQL® and MaxDB™ database servers, through a full track of technology sessions, as well as small-group, hands-on discussion and birds-of-a-feather meetings. The conference's business track, targeted at business decision makers such as CIOs and CTOs, and will address total cost of ownership (TCO) savings and other business advantages of MySQL and open source software.

Swim with Dolphins

MySQL Users Conference & Expo attendees will have many opportunities to network with other MySQL developers, partners, customers and business prospects from around the world, at a variety of formal and informal events. All conference attendees are invited to join MySQL at a special beach party on April 15 at Discovery Cove, with food, free drinks and entertainment - along with the chance to swim with dolphins.

Early Bird Registration Ends This Week

To register for the conference, please go to the MySQL AB Web site at https://order.mysql.com/?sub=pg&pg_no=14 by February 14 to receive the $100 early bird discount.

Companies interested in becoming a MySQL Users Conference & Expo sponsor or exhibitor still have a limited amount of time to act. For information, go to http://www.mysql.com/events/uc2004/exhibitors.html.

For a complete overview of the conference, including scheduled sessions, events, and travel information, please go to http://www.mysql.com/events/uc2004/index.html.

About MySQL

MySQL AB develops and markets a family of high performance, affordable database servers and tools.  The company's flagship product is MySQL, the world's most popular open-source database, with more than 4 million active installations.  Many of the world's largest organizations, including Yahoo!, Sabre Holdings, Cox Communications, The Associated Press and NASA are realizing significant cost savings by using MySQL to power Web sites, business-critical enterprise applications and packaged software. MySQL AB is a second-generation open-source company, with dual licensing that supports open-source values and methodology in a profitable, sustainable business. For more information about MySQL, please go to www.mysql.com.

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