Percona has introduced Percona Packages, a suite of consulting and support services tailored for database and IT teams engaged with open-source systems. This initiative aims to address the pressing needs of organizations navigating the complexities of data management.
Three Offerings
The initial offerings within this suite include Quickstart, Performance Optimization, and AI Readiness. Each package is designed as a structured engagement with a clear scope, targeting common database challenges faced by large organizations.
- Quickstart: This package focuses on preparing database environments for high-demand periods, which can often strain systems despite careful design. It encompasses proactive optimization, a thorough health check, and three months of round-the-clock expert support.
- Performance Optimization: Aimed at identifying and resolving issues that hinder database performance, this offering addresses common bottlenecks such as slow queries and configuration problems. It includes hands-on tuning and best-practice guidance to enhance system efficiency.
- AI Readiness: Specifically designed for PostgreSQL environments, this package assists organizations in optimizing their databases for AI-related workloads, including vector search and real-time inference. It features performance metrics analysis and benchmarks to evaluate improvements.
Percona’s launch of these packages is a strategic response to the growing shortage of specialized skills in data engineering and management. The company highlights research indicating significant gaps in architecture and data handling capabilities across many organizations, alongside forecasts regarding the economic implications of IT skills shortages in data management, cloud services, and AI.
Peter Farkas, CEO of Percona, emphasized the company’s commitment to empowering organizations with expert database services, stating, “With Percona Packages, we’re returning to those roots.” The services are designed to prepare organizations for peak usage while also focusing on ongoing performance enhancements.
Database Focus
Available immediately, the three packages can be customized to align with the various open-source database technologies supported by Percona, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Valkey. Notably, the AI Readiness package is specifically tailored for PostgreSQL.
This announcement underscores Percona’s broader vision of providing cross-database support, positioning the packages as part of a comprehensive services portfolio that addresses multiple open-source databases. Farkas articulated this goal, stating, “Our aim is to be a one-stop shop for open source database technology, delivering support across MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Valkey/Redis, and beyond.” He further noted that these packages are designed to tackle urgent database challenges while facilitating swift, measurable results, allowing customers to concentrate on innovation rather than infrastructure concerns.
As organizations increasingly integrate AI into their operations, the intersection of database reliability and AI initiatives becomes crucial. Companies launching AI projects often need to reassess their data infrastructure and operational practices, including the ability of their transactional systems to accommodate new query patterns, such as vector-based searches.
Percona’s packages are aimed at enterprise IT and DBA teams, offering a structured approach to address immediate issues without the ambiguity of open-ended consulting engagements. The introduction of Quickstart, Performance Optimization, and AI Readiness reflects a growing demand for predictable services centered around database readiness and performance enhancement.
