In its first major refresh in nearly two years, MySQL is set to release a new version of its flagship open source database accompanied by a bevy of new tools and beefed-up subscription-based services.

Better late than never I say. On Tuesday, June 27, MySQL announced that it would be joining the Microsoft Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP) program. What does that mean? It means that the popular ...

There was a lot of head scratching at this year's MySQL Conference and Expo when Microsoft was singled out for its contributions to open source development. "Seriously?" one attendee was overheard ...