IT managers who use IBM’s DB2 Everyplace database management system for mobile applications are pleased with the enhancements introduced in Version 8 of the product, which was released this week. eWeek reports that DB2 Everyplace 8 includes a new feature called WebSphere Everyplace Access, which offers enhanced data synchronization. Other developer enhancements include IBM’s J9 Java virtual machine, a WebSphere Studio plug-in to aid development for PalmOS and Pocket PC.