IBM - Informix JDBC

IBM® Informix® Java™ Database Connectivity (JDBC) is the JavaSoft specification of a standard API that allows Java programs to access database management systems.

Informix JDBC is a platform-independent, industry-standard Type 4 driver that provides enhanced support for distributed transactions and is optimized to work with IBM® WebSphere® Application Server.

Consists of a set of interfaces and classes written in the Java programming language.
Includes embedded SQL/J which supports embedded SQL in Java.
Promotes accessibility to IBM Informix databases from Java client applications.
Provides openness through XML support and fosters scalability through its connection pool management feature.
Supports extensibility with a user-defined data type (UDT) routine manager that simplifies the creation and use of UDTs.
Delivers ideal Java connectivity technology for multi-tier Internet and intranet application development and deployment.
Runs on AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows and all other platforms that support Java.