pgEdge, a prominent player in the open source enterprise PostgreSQL landscape, has recently achieved significant milestones that promise to reshape its offerings. The company has unveiled pgEdge Enterprise Postgres, alongside a complete transition to an open source licensing model for its distributed PostgreSQL components and future technologies.
Expanding PostgreSQL Capabilities
Recognized for its expertise in distributed PostgreSQL, pgEdge is now broadening its scope to support both distributed and non-distributed applications, all rooted in standard PostgreSQL. This strategic move is designed to meet the growing demand for reliable, scalable database solutions across various enterprise workloads.
pgEdge Enterprise Postgres is crafted to deliver an enterprise-grade PostgreSQL experience, offering organizations the reliability and manageability essential for scaling PostgreSQL in demanding environments. Key features include:
- High availability for both distributed and non-distributed workloads
- Comprehensive support for PostgreSQL versions 16, 17, and the upcoming 18
- Enterprise-ready extensions such as pgAudit, pgBackrest, pgBouncer, PostGIS, and pgVector
- Management and monitoring capabilities via pgAdmin, accessible through both browser and desktop
- Distributed-ready components, including the Spock multi-master logical replication extension, Large Object Logical Replication (LOLOR) extension, and Snowflake Sequences
- Native packages for VMs and bare metal, as well as containers for Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Docker/Docker Swarm, with managed service options available via pgEdge Cloud
What sets pgEdge apart is its ability to facilitate seamless scaling—from a single PostgreSQL instance to high availability configurations featuring read replicas and Patroni, ultimately extending to globally distributed deployments that ensure extreme uptime and low latency.
In a parallel development, pgEdge has announced that all its Distributed Postgres components are now fully open source, licensed under the standard PostgreSQL License, which has received approval from the Open Source Initiative. This includes the Spock, LOLOR, and Snowflake extensions, which have transitioned from the pgEdge Community License to one of the most permissive open source licenses available, now accessible on Github.
As Phillip Merrick, Co-founder and CEO of pgEdge, noted, “Customers have asked us to deliver and support enterprise-class Postgres for their non-distributed workloads, and we listened.” He emphasized the company’s commitment to providing fully standard, open source PostgreSQL solutions that evolve with customer needs.
Dave Page, VP of Engineering at pgEdge and a member of the PostgreSQL Core Team, expressed pride in the re-licensing of core components under the permissive PostgreSQL License, highlighting the company’s dedication to supporting open source software and contributing to the PostgreSQL ecosystem.
pgEdge Enterprise Postgres VM Edition is now available through a paid subscription, which includes tested builds, security updates, and around-the-clock enterprise support. The Enterprise Container Edition, featuring support for Kubernetes Operator, is set to launch in Q4. These packages are compatible with various operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux v9 and v10, with support for Ubuntu and Debian expected later this quarter. Optional services, such as dedicated Forward Deployed Engineer support, are already trusted by pgEdge’s Global 2000 clients, who have rated the company’s support with a remarkable Net Promoter Score of 100.
With these advancements, pgEdge solidifies its position as a leader in the open source enterprise PostgreSQL domain, offering organizations the flexibility to start small, grow reliably, and scale globally while remaining aligned with the PostgreSQL community.
pgEdge, headquartered in Northern Virginia, is committed to simplifying the development and deployment of highly scalable and distributed database applications across global networks. Its clientele includes notable enterprises such as Bertelsmann, Qube RT, Jobot, and the European Parliament, alongside various U.S. government agencies. The company is backed by investors including Akamai Technologies, Qube RT, Rally Ventures, Sands Capital Ventures, Grotech Ventures, and Sand Hill East.
For further details, visit www.pgedge.com.
