Interview with EDB
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EDB provides a data and AI platform that enables organizations to harness the full power of Postgres for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads across any cloud, anywhere. Empowering over 1,500 global customers, EDB supports government, financial services, media, and IT sectors, while being a key contributor to the PostgreSQL community.
EDB's solutions help enterprises control risk, manage costs, and scale efficiently, enabling modernization of legacy systems and eliminating data silos with enterprise-grade open-source technologies. EDB ensures up to 99.999% high availability, integrating mission-critical features such as security, compliance controls, and observability. Visit www.enterprisedb.com.
How does PostgreSQL help your customers?
Open source mandates, flexible deployment options, risk mitigation and strong security will drive much broader adoption of Postgres. EDB supports this with built-in Oracle migration capabilities, unmatched Postgres expertise and 24/7 global support. We uniquely empower enterprises to accelerate strategies, move applications to the cloud and build new applications on Postgres.
Our business is built to remove barriers. Some of the biggest companies in the world including Apple, Daimler, Goldman Sachs, and others have already adopted Postgres as their database standard. It’s not a matter of if, but when the majority of enterprises will follow suit.
What is your PostgreSQL centered product or service?
As EDB, our PostgreSQL-centered product is a comprehensive suite of enterprise-grade tools and services designed to enhance and support PostgreSQL database management. This includes EDB Postgres Extended (PGE) and EDB Postgres Advanced Server (EPAS), which offer robust enhancements for PostgreSQL, catering to the diverse and evolving needs of enterprises. Our focus is on ensuring PostgreSQL's adaptability for mission-critical applications in regulated environments, providing advanced security features, performance optimization, and seamless cloud integration. Our products are aimed at empowering organizations to leverage PostgreSQL for a wide range of applications, enhancing its functionality while maintaining the core strengths of this leading open-source database.
Which contribution to PostgreSQL from your company are you most excited about?
EDB is proud of our longstanding history of significant contributions to PostgreSQL, working alongside a rich and robust independent community. EDB’s Postgres training is free and accessible to all, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the growth and success of Postgres in the long term.
Our contributions to PostgreSQL 15, including the highly anticipated MERGE SQL command, highlight our commitment to enhancing PostgreSQL's capabilities. This command simplifies the migration process from legacy databases to PostgreSQL, making it more accessible for enterprises. PostgreSQL 15 also saw improvements in database security, backup and recovery options, and advanced logical replication capabilities, reinforcing its position as a leading open-source database.
More recently, the EDB Postgres 16 Portfolio release introduced new tools to optimize compliance, performance, security, and Oracle compatibility, demonstrating our ongoing efforts to keep PostgreSQL at the forefront of technological innovation.
What can attendees expect from your booth at PGDay UK 2024?
At PGDay UK 2024, the EDB booth is your destination for all things Postgres. Engage with our team of Postgres experts who are ready to provide personalized advice and insights. Enjoy a range of EDB giveaways and enter for a chance to win an exciting prize! Whether you're looking to deepen your technical knowledge, explore new tools, or simply connect with like-minded professionals, our booth has something for everyone. Make sure to stop by and see how EDB can support your journey with Postgres.
What makes your company a great place to work?
People want to be a part of an impactful company in the market. That starts with true category leadership and extends into software product leadership. This is EDB in the database category for Postgres. People also want to be a part of a company with heart. At EDB, we prioritize the wellbeing of the team and provide opportunities for personal growth, including the chance to learn emerging technologies.
Why did you choose to sponsor PGDay UK 2024?
EDB chose to sponsor PGDay UK 2024 to engage with the vibrant PostgreSQL community, share insights, and learn about the latest developments in the Postgres ecosystem. Our participation in these conferences underscores our commitment to driving innovation in Postgres and supporting its growth. These events offer a platform for collaboration, where we can both contribute our expertise and gain valuable knowledge from others in the field. This continuous exchange of ideas is essential for staying at the forefront of database technology and ensuring that our PostgreSQL-centered products and services remain cutting-edge and effectively meet the needs of our customers.
How do you see AI changing the database world over the next few years?
AI is poised to transform the database landscape significantly over the next few years. With advancements such as those introduced in EDB Postgres AI, databases will become more efficient, providing rapid analytics and better data insights through intelligent observability tools. AI will enhance the support for advanced applications, including generative AI and large language models, ensuring secure and governed data management.
Additionally, AI will improve database availability and security, making them more reliable for enterprise use. This evolution will also streamline the modernization of legacy systems, predicting and mitigating migration challenges to ensure seamless transitions. These changes will optimise current database functionalities and foster new avenues for innovation and efficiency in various industries.