Mar 07 2008
MS vs. Amazon?!
Computer world has witnessed Microsoft competing against many vendors across the market segments - from packaged softwares like web browser, OS & Office to these days hottest internet business. Now, it is entering into new race with Amazon by launching SSDS [SQL Server Data Service].
SSDS is in line to Amazon’s SimpleDB. Although as of now both services are offered as beta, but Amazon has visible advantage being first in the fray.
IMO, below will decide the WINNER -
- Availability of Service
- Data Security & Manageability
- Performance
- Data Access Model
I’m still wondering why DB giant - Oracle is keeping the distance? I think IBM too can join this race anytime! Please excuse me if I have missed their announcements. 
Surely, couple of next quarters would be very interesting to watch in these space.
