FYI ...

HP customers have options with IBM Informix - http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/informix/support_for_itanium.html

Informix has supported HP-UX® for both PA-RISC and Itanium for many years and IBM intends to continue to support the Intel Itanium platform*.

Switching to IBM Informix

Some customers may be worried about the cost of migrating database servers from Oracle to Informix. If you qualify, IBM can help you make an informed decision with a complimentary migration assessment*. Talk to your IBM representative about scheduling a no-charge detailed assessment for you. Alternatively, contact us to see if you qualify for a no-charge assessment*.

Learn about the cost savings and ROI that organizations like yourself can realize by deploying Informix database software in your environment. And read about how to switch from Oracle to Informix.

* This information represents IBM current intent and business objective and is subject to change.

IBM DB2 Welcomes Oracle Database/HP Itanium Customers -
http://database-diary.com/category/hardware/hp-itanium/

PS: IBM, HP remain in statistical tie for server lead -
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/ibm-hp-remain-in-statistical-tie-for-server-lead/55926?tag=content;search-results-river


Kind regards,
Vadim.