MySQL

Open Source Database means big savings compared to the paid Database alternatives

Large community support allows for free, highly available resources for help and support. Increases development velocity.

Being so stable and well supported, MySQL is extremely easy to setup and use, saving time because the development team can do anything database related quickly.

Use of MySQL has allowed rapid development of applications without the need for extensive licensing costs.

When MySQL is no longer appropriate for use, the standard SQL language used has allowed other database platforms to be swapped in with little effort.

Since we use the open source version of MySQL and do not pay for support the ROI has been great since our initial investment was zero.

Over the years, we have started using MySQL for more and more use cases.

Our database admins love it.

It is free! So no trouble with licensing issues.

MySQL has had a very positive impact on our bottom line because of its low barrier to obtain and use and its no-cost status.

MySQL ease of use makes it a great platform for those who need to implement an RDBMS without a long learning curve.

MySQL uses standard SQL and has most of the enterprise functionality of competitor RDBMSs.

Cheaper

Much quicker test DB stand-up

ROI to turn over Test DBs without full EDW intergration

It saves time on integration with other systems

Faster and multiple records processing

Easy availability on support docs saved time

Easy to manage, and developers were able to adopt this easily

Difficult to use for time series data

Positive: Everyone knows about SQL

Easy to develop

Good performance

High scalability

Lowers TCO

Offers exceptional security

Users have a lot of faith so there was an increase in sales in the last one year

Being open source (kinda) the software is not that expensive to start up but the yields are good.

With a minimal startup capital, the software positive return on investment I can estimate at 3 months

Being open source, ROI is a definite positive.

The simplicity in use in applications is a great plus, and is a great plus to getting applications up and running fast

It has definitely assisted with our KPIs and our reaching the SLA with our client.

Our productivity had doubled after the software was integrated into our business.

I've said this before, but organisation has improved so much.

It helped to increase the number of users as customers do not want any dealy, so it means MySQL gives best the performance results.

Easy to find the bug in code using the built-in debugging tool.

It helps to deliver all the products on time without any performance issue.

Increased the productivity of business.

Easy to handle client queries.

Storing customers credentials into DB.

Saving on the costs of managing as many databases and sources of data - MySQL allowed us to push the datasets back to their source so we could then pull them all back in with another tool. This saved us from having to manage everything in house, freeing up a lot more time for analysis.

Our client base over 3 years increased about 75% due to client referrals and upsells. Before, we were missing points of data that would dissuade new prospective clients from coming on board. MySQL made it possible for us to pull in various types of data that then covered the areas we were missing. Combined with a new BI management tool, our customers wrote more positive reviews for us and brought more business in than we had seen prior to using MySQL.

A positive impact is the foundation that is provided for usage as a teaching tool

Provides a good foundation to the database environment.

High startup consultant costs, though favorable ROI

Data management and easy extractions to share with appropriate accounts

Relatively low upgrade costs or add ons

MySQL is very cost effective, giving us the ability to satisfy our data storage needs at a comparatively low price.

MySQL has a large community which helps us to answer our own questions rather than relying on third party consulting.

MySQL has a very large developer following making it easier to find skilled employees.

Positive impact through productivity increases

Positive impact through less time searching through lists.

MySQL has had a positive impact on ROI.

The negative impact is that developing software to access MySQL is complex and not simple.

Simple operation

Easy to use for any developer, we use the main driver for our language of choice

The community edition is free so you can get up and running quickly.

It's easy to find developers who know how to use it.

It's quick and easy to install and use.

Since it is not as resource hogging as other options, it is easier to set it up on relatively cheaper servers.

For projects with a very small implementation period, you'll be able to get up and running with it pretty quickly which is big deal in a lot of ways.

With proper configuration, it scales well, saving a lot of money again.