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Embarcadero software and ISUG (International Sybase User Group) offer a free online webinar about query optimization for Sybase ASE. In this particular webinar, you will be able to ask directly your questions to optimize your sql queries with a bunch of top Sybase ASE experts like Peter Dobler and Kevin Sherlock. Query performances, Sybase ASE optimizer and optimizer mode will be discuss. This webinar is a valuable way to acquire or expand your knowledge.

3 sessions of this free webinar are scheduled October 21th from 7:00AM to 7:00PM.
See the schedule here.

Sybase announced a new version of its Replication Server product from its TechWave conference. Among its features is high volume adaptive replication technology that will slash the time it takes to replicate large data loads, Sybase said.
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Bloomberg reported that SAP is close to buy Sybase for about $6 billion. Sybase shares literally jumped today on stock market while a report said the company is in merger talks with German software SAP.

Real news ? or propaganda for traders profits ? You read more information about the possible Sybase SAP $6 billion deal on Reuters web site here.

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UPDATE May 12, 2010 5:20 PM ET: The Sybase board of directors has unanimously approved the transaction and SAP AG confirms it will acquire Sybase. See it here

This is an External End of Life Notice for Sybase IQ Version 12.7, the end of life date is 04/23/10, and the end of engineering support is effective on 04/30/11 and 03/31/12.
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Sybase is back with 3 new technical webcasts about Replication Server 15.5. Sybase webcasts series are very valuable to acquire additional knowledge from Sybase experts. The Replication Server’s webcasts are scheduled from May through June 2010 as follow:

Part 1: Replication Server 15.5 Overview

Tuesday, May 4, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
(10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT)

Part 2: Real-Time Loading for Sybase IQ

Thursday, May 20, 2010
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
(10:00 am – 11:00 am PT)

Part 3: Replication Server and Performance

Tuesday, June 8, 2010
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
(10:00 am – 11:00 am PT)

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