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SkySQL

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SkySQL Ab, an open source software company, provides MySQL-related database technologies and services. It offers SkySQL Enterprise subscription, which includes server software, production support, and monitoring tools for various versions of the MySQL database.

The SkySQL Enterprise comprises MySQL Server, which offers users an alternative to proprietary database solution; MariaDB Server, a backward compatible drop-in replacement for the MySQL database server; SkySQL Enterprise Monitor, which enables DBAs to manage their MySQL database deployments; SkySQL Visual Editor, a SQL database query editor tool; and SkySQL Technical Support, which offers problem resolution and consultative support. The company also offers Enterprise Unlimited, which helps in deploying MySQL servers. In addition, it provides technical support, public and onsite training, and custom consulting services.

SkySQL Ab has a strategic partnership with Monty Program AB. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Espoo, Finland. It has operations in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Recent Milestones

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  SkySQL received $2.5M in Series A funding. (5/30/12)
  Posted 5/30/12 at 6:24pm via skysql.com
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  SkySQL received $4M in Series A funding. (4/18/12)
  Posted 4/18/12 at 7:02pm via venturebeat.com
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  SkySQL — SkySQL Ab, the first choice in affordable MySQL(R) database solutions for the enterprise and cloud, today announced that Tekes, the main public funding agency for research, development, and innovation in Finland, has awarded SkySQL a grant of 250,000 Euro (6/14/11)
  Posted 6/15/11 at 9:31pm via reuters.com
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  SkySQL — At launch, SkySQL was already able to offer expert technical support, professional services and training for the MySQL database, thanks to its employee roster of MySQL experts – 95% of which are former MySQL AB employees. With the formation of our new p (6/7/11)
  Posted 6/21/11 at 1:02am via skysql.com
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  SkySQL received $2M in Venture Round funding. (9/27/10)
  Posted 12/26/10 at 5:32am
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  SkySQL added Ralf Wahlsten as Chairman.
  Posted 5/30/12 at 12:35pm
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  SkySQL added Ulf Sandberg as President - SkySQL, Inc..
  Posted 5/30/12 at 12:35pm
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  SkySQL added Patrik Sallner as CEO.
  Posted 8/10/12 at 9:20am

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Screenshots

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Above: SkySQL Screenshot -- #1
Uploaded: 12/26/10

Above: SkySQL Configurator
Uploaded: 6/21/11

Sources

1. EDGAR [edit]
2. SkySQL raises $4M for database support services (venturebeat.com) [edit]
3. SkySQL Ab Names Patrik Sallner as Chief Executive Officer Raises Additional 2.5 Million Dollars From California Technology Ventures (skysql.com) [edit]
Tekes Grants SkySQL Ab Funding for MySQL(R) Database Research and Development (reuters.com) [edit]
CEO Up-date: Happy “Half Birthday” SkySQL! (blogs.skysql.com) [edit]