The new transaction database was developed by Jim Starkey, a noted database software architect who joined MySQL when it acquired his Web application technology company in February, Urlocker said ...

High-end database company Solid Information Technology will make open-source transaction engine for MySQL. Written by Martin LaMonica, Contributor April 16, 2006, 9:00 p.m. PT Read now ...

MySQL said it is developing its own storage engine. Lubet said that open-sourcing a portion of Solid's database will allow the company to generate revenue from smaller deals.