Enterprise DB Then and Now

EnterpriseDB (EDB) is a privately held Massachusetts-based company that provides software and services based on the open-source PostgreSQL (also known as Postgres) database. They are one of the biggest contributors to Postgres. EDB develops and integrates performance, security, and manageability enhancements into Postgres to support enterprise-class workloads. They have also developed Database Compatibility for Oracle to facilitate the migration of workloads from Oracle to EDB Postgres and to support running many Oracle workloads on EDB Postgres which is a tremendous ease for companies to minimize costs.

The EDB portfolio consists of databases and tools that extend Postgres for enterprise workloads. These include fully managed Postgres in the cloud, extreme high availability for Postgres, command-line migration tools, Kubernetes operator and container images, Postgres management, monitoring and optimization, enterprise-grade Oracle migration tools and browser-based schema migration tools, etc. With 16 offices worldwide, EDB currently serves Over 4,000 customers including leading financial services, government, media and communications, and information technology organizations worldwide. Their PostgreSQL software has been a lifesaver for customers to make the most of both on-premises and in the cloud. Along with 24/7 global support, professional services and training, organizations are empowered to control risk, manage costs and scale efficiently. In particular, PostgreSQL products, services and support provided by EDB are helpful for everything from database administrators and developers to architects and DevOps managers as they can use it to enable a wide range of applications including: Legacy database migration, migrate to the cloud and build new applications.

Recently, EnterpriseDB announced major contributions to PostgreSQL 15 which is now available worldwide. As the leading provider of Oracle compatibility and migration capabilities for Postgres, EDB's significant developments and contributions to Postgres 15 include the introduction of the MERGE SQL command, which makes it easier for companies to migrate from expensive, legacy databases to open source. Postgres 15 also offers improved database security, enhanced backup and restore options, and expanded logical replication capabilities. This release marks EDB's latest milestone in its long history as the leading contributor to the Postgres code with the world's largest concentration of Postgres technologists and developers.