Whether it was e-mail, analytics, enterprise documents, or database records, these tools managed it all Databases have had a busy couple of years: 2004 gave birth to Oracle 10g, and 2005 to SQL Server 2005. In 2006, it was IBM DB2’s turn for a landmark release, with “Viper” trotting out a hybrid relational-XML data engine and other innovative features.We also tracked developments in event stream processing, or complex event processing if you prefer, with StreamBase a half-step ahead of a fast-moving field including AptSoft, Progress Apama, and iSpheres. To view summary evaluations of every Data Management product from 2006, download the PDF of this section from InfoWorld IT Exec-Connect. More 2006 Year in Reviews: **IT Exec-Connect members: Download all the PDFs for the entire 2006 Year in Reviews free. Not a member yet? Register here for free, then discuss Year in Reviews at the InfoWorld Connect blog.**Visit the Product Guide to view and compare all reviews from the InfoWorld Test Center**Back to 2006 Year in Reviews Databases