Currently, rotational database technology is probably the most prevalent database technology used in modern information technology shops. But database technology is an evolving field and new technologies are being developed constantly Search on the Web or in your school library for articles on emerging database technologies, such as object database management systems, Make sure to include white papers from companies such as Oracle; Sybase, IBM, and Microsoft.

a. What articles and papers did you find?

b. What are some of the new database technologies that are entering the market or that are currently under development?

c. Compare and contrast each of them with contemporary relational database technology.

d. What influence does the growth of Internet applications have on these database technologies?

e. Which one, if any, do you feel is a serious contender to replace relational database technology? Why?