The rapid adoption of MySQL is breathtaking and so are the potential
opportunities. Sun already is the leading provider of platforms for the Web
economy and the largest commercial open source contributor. With the recent
acquisition of MySQL AB, Sun has become a formidable player in the $15
billion database market. This creates a tremendous opportunity for both Sun
and its partners to benefit from new and expanded selling opportunities.
Sun's investment in partners is a key component to our growth and success in
the marketplace. Sun is dedicated to implementing successful strategies and
programs to increase revenue for both Sun and its partners. The Sun Partner
Advantage Program allows Sun to align and collaborate with its partners to
help create demand and drive value for our joint customers, leveraging Sun's
entire portfolio of offerings. The program encompasses partners who are
interested in creating technology that deploys on Sun as well as partners
who are interested in selling with Sun - partners can join either program
track, or both.