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A new version of IBM's next-generation DB2 database looks likely to be a mixed blessing for customers: Midsize businesses could find a bargain, while big companies may wind up paying more.
IBM delivered a beta version last week of its forthcoming "Viper" DB2 database and said the product will be completed next year.
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