MySQL AB (company)

MySQL AB was a Swedish company founded in 1995 that developed and maintained MySQL, one of the world's most popular open-source database management systems. MySQL is used to store, organize, and retrieve large amounts of data efficiently, supporting many websites and applications worldwide. The company focused on providing a reliable, scalable, and easy-to-use database platform for developers and businesses. In 2008, MySQL AB was acquired by Sun Microsystems, which was later bought by Oracle Corporation in 2010. Today, MySQL continues as an open-source project maintained under Oracle, serving as a fundamental technology for data-driven applications.