Hi there,
It was not miracle that this following picture will be the new IM strategy of SAP. It is clear that HANA will bring additional accelaration to SAP family in competition with speed7performance as well as new ability to extent existing products to other communities or needs(CEP ?). As soon as SAP acquired Sybase, I personally guessed that IQ might be taking an important role in roadmap. Although nobody clearly talks about details, I strong believe that IQ will stay as archiving mechanism of SAP. Additionally I again think that IQ might also be another quick win or alternative for DWH . Some people think that this is a competitor HANA. In fact, not at all. It totally depends on your need and what you are trying to achieve in what BUDGET, TIME SCALE, RESOURCE etc.. IQ is the father coloumn oriented DWH DB’s and the leader. Of course Sybase is not only IQ but nowdays I am being asked for this issue often, just wanted to touch it. Having two options is not unclear vision;on the contrary, having an mandatory one option is problem. Doubtless, I am not talking about many the same technologies from the same vendor, which is so confusing for customers! Anyhow, I will have more strategy information at FKOM Kick Off SAP in Milano.
Rgs
