Mobile and embedded databases

Recent advances in device technology and connectivity have paved the way for next generation applications that are data-driven, where data can reside anywhere, can be accessed at any time, from any client. Also, advances in memory technology are increasing the capacities of RAM and Flash, and their costs down. These trends lead to applications that are mobile, embedded, and data-centric. This paper presents an overview of mobile and embedded database systems and applications. 1 The New Environment - Mobile and Embedded Recent advances in processors, memory, storage, and connectivity have paved the way for next generation applications that are data-driven, whose data can reside anywhere (i.e. on the server, desktop, devices, embedded in applications) and that support access from anywhere (i.e. local, remote, over the network, in connected and disconnected fashion). Memory sizes have gone up and prices have come down significantly; with 64 bit addressability, it is not uncommon to confi...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: SIGMOD
• Authors: Anil Nori
• Keywords: Database, Flash Drives, Flash Memory Technology, GB Flash Drives, SIGMOD 2007