Reinventing PostgreSQL for the Next Generation of Apps
The shift toward open source PostgreSQL is increasingly driven by the need for reliability, control, and support for cloud and AI workloads rather than just cost savings.
Enterprises rarely overhaul their database systems without reason. They do so when performance lag impacts business, when global availability becomes essential, when licensing costs escalate, or when development speed surpasses procurement timelines. These pressures are leading many companies to adopt PostgreSQL as a flexible and affordable alternative to traditional systems like Oracle and SAP.
“In speaking with Dave Page, VP of engineering at open source Postgres vendor pgEdge and a longtime PostgreSQL community leader, one message was clear: This trend isn’t about simply choosing the ‘cheaper’ database. It’s about reliability, control and the ability to run modern workloads: AI-driven, edge-distributed or Kubernetes-orchestrated, without vendor lock-in or infrastructure dead ends.”
As PostgreSQL continues to evolve, it has become a cornerstone for organizations seeking performance, scalability, and freedom from restrictive licensing models.
Author’s Summary
The global trend toward PostgreSQL reflects enterprises’ growing demand for agility, reliability, and autonomy in managing data across modern, distributed environments.