Spinnaker Support has introduced a comprehensive suite of PostgreSQL support and migration services aimed at organizations looking to lessen their dependence on Oracle databases. This strategic move marks an expansion of Spinnaker’s database modernization efforts into the realm of PostgreSQL.
New Offerings
The newly launched services encompass enterprise software support for PostgreSQL, alongside assessment and migration services facilitated by HexaCluster. This initiative is tailored to assist customers in maintaining their existing Oracle environments while gradually transitioning selected workloads to PostgreSQL.
In addition to these services, Spinnaker is in the process of developing an enterprise distribution for PostgreSQL, which, while not yet available to the public, promises to be built around standard PostgreSQL and open-source components, steering clear of proprietary forks or closed compatibility layers.
Spinnaker’s software support service covers standard PostgreSQL and various open-source components across diverse environments, including on-premises, virtualized, containerized, and cloud settings. The support package includes:
- Break-fix support
- Troubleshooting
- Security guidance
- Performance and configuration support
- Lifecycle guidance
The migration service specifically targets organizations evaluating the suitability of their Oracle workloads for PostgreSQL. It conducts a thorough analysis of Oracle database dependencies, automates certain aspects of the conversion process, validates production readiness, and facilitates controlled cutovers with rollback planning.
The HexaRocket platform from HexaCluster provides the necessary migration technology, streamlining the processes of migration, data movement, and replication. This partnership aims to mitigate the operational risks associated with transitioning from Oracle to PostgreSQL.
Market Dynamics
The launch of these services coincides with a growing trend among large organizations reassessing their database expenditures and support arrangements linked to proprietary platforms. According to the 2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, 55.6% of developers reported using PostgreSQL, marking it as the most widely utilized database in the survey.
Spinnaker positions these new offerings as part of a broader strategy to assist customers in navigating both legacy operations and modernization initiatives. The company already provides third-party support and related services across various environments, including Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, and VMware.
The push towards PostgreSQL is not solely focused on migrating workloads away from Oracle; it also signifies Spinnaker’s intention to play a more significant role in long-term enterprise infrastructure decisions. By supporting both the source environment and the target platform, Spinnaker aims to enhance its involvement in customer database planning and operations.
In practice, many large database migrations occur gradually rather than through a complete overhaul. Organizations often retain critical systems on Oracle while initially transitioning less complex or lower-risk workloads, particularly when considering application dependencies, performance requirements, and compliance obligations.
Spinnaker’s PostgreSQL services are designed to accommodate this workload-by-workload approach, enabling customers to modernize selected workloads without disrupting systems that continue to rely on Oracle.
Leadership and Future Directions
In conjunction with the launch, Spinnaker has elevated Martin Biggs to the position of Vice President and General Manager of the PostgreSQL Practice. He will oversee the teams responsible for PostgreSQL support, migration services, and the development of the company’s forthcoming PostgreSQL distribution.
This appointment indicates Spinnaker’s expectation that PostgreSQL will evolve into a distinct operating unit rather than merely a service extension. It also provides the company with dedicated executive leadership in a market increasingly focused on cost control, vendor concentration, and the adoption of open-source software within core systems.
Biggs has noted a sustained interest in PostgreSQL during discussions with major Oracle users. “Organizations are seeking the freedom, control, and modernization potential of PostgreSQL, but they require a partner to facilitate a responsible transition,” he remarked.
He emphasized that Spinnaker’s unique value lies in its ability to support customers’ existing Oracle database environments while guiding them towards a PostgreSQL future without imposing hasty decisions or new dependencies.
The PostgreSQL offerings are integrated within Spinnaker’s Run, Optimize, Transform framework, which is consistently applied across its various technology practices. This structure is designed to help customers manage their current systems, enhance operations, and plan for long-term changes without necessitating an immediate commitment to a singular transition path.
