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Tech Optimizer

June 21, 2025

EDB enhances PostgreSQL analytics with open source add-ons

EDB has enhanced its data platform, EDB Postgres AI, to integrate transactional, analytical, and AI workloads. The new engine for PostgreSQL offers independent scalability from cloud storage and is optimized for columnar formats like Iceberg and Delta Lake. It utilizes Apache DataFusion for efficient query execution, achieving speeds up to 30 times faster than traditional PostgreSQL and providing 18 times greater cost efficiency for cold transactional data storage. The analytics accelerator allows analytical queries to be processed by Apache DataFusion within PostgreSQL. EDB claims a total cost of ownership that is six times more favorable and transactional performance that is 30 percent faster than SQL Server. PostgreSQL is evolving to support analytics alongside its traditional transactional capabilities, with EDB's goal being to provide tools for seamless analytics within the PostgreSQL framework without redefining it as an analytics database.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

Warner Bros Games has been restructured

Warner Bros. Games is restructuring its operations to focus on its key franchises: DC, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and Mortal Kombat. Yves Lachance has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Development, overseeing the Harry Potter and Game of Thrones series. Shaun Himmerick will lead the Mortal Kombat and DC franchises, while Steven Flenory has become Senior Vice President of Central Tech and Services. J.B. Perrette, CEO of Global Games and Streaming at Warner Bros. Discovery, expressed enthusiasm for the restructuring and the potential for long-term franchise development.

Tech Optimizer

June 17, 2025

EDB Postgres AI Accelerates New Era of Sovereign Data and AI for Enterprises, Industries, and Nations

EnterpriseDB has introduced significant advancements to its EDB Postgres AI (EDB PG AI) platform, enabling secure and compliant deployment of AI solutions across Postgres environments. The platform integrates transactional, analytical, and AI workloads into a unified system, featuring automatic pipelines and built-in development tools for data automation. Key capabilities include low-code/no-code simplicity for rapid AI pipeline creation and comprehensive hybrid management for real-time insights across databases. Recent research indicates that only 13% of enterprises have successfully implemented agentic AI applications at scale, with early adopters achieving up to 227% higher ROI. Collaborations with Red Hat aim to provide organizations with solutions for successful AI outcomes. New features include enhanced data security, a purpose-built PG AI Analytics Engine for high-performance queries, and a universal data store for various data models. Performance advantages include six times better total cost of ownership (TCO) compared to SQL Server and up to 150 times faster NoSQL performance than MongoDB. A comparative analysis showed that EDB PG AI reduced overall complexity by 67% and maintenance costs by 38%.

AppWizard

June 10, 2025

Microsoft enters handheld games PC fray with Asus partnership

Microsoft has partnered with Asus to launch its first portable Xbox consoles, the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, which run on Windows 11. These devices aim to enhance gaming compatibility with various platforms and integrate Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming. An optimized version of Windows 11 for gaming has been introduced, and the consoles feature user-friendly elements such as an immersive full-screen experience and an aggregated gaming library. The launch is anticipated towards the end of 2025, though pricing details are not yet available.

Tech Optimizer

June 4, 2025

Snowflake’s Latest Acquisition Targets $350B Market with Enterprise-Grade Postgres for AI Development

Snowflake intends to acquire Crunchy Data, a provider of open-source Postgres technology, to integrate its enterprise-grade PostgreSQL database into the Snowflake ecosystem. This acquisition, announced at the Snowflake Summit 2025, aims to enhance secure and compliant AI applications for enterprises. Snowflake Postgres will utilize Crunchy Data's technology to provide full Postgres compatibility and support for production applications, particularly in FedRAMP-compliant environments. The integration is expected to simplify the development and scaling of AI applications and is set to enter private preview soon. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Tech Optimizer

June 4, 2025

Snowflake Acquisition Expands Postgres Capabilities Of Its AI Data Cloud

Snowflake is acquiring Crunchy Data, a provider of open-source PostgreSQL technology, to enhance its PostgreSQL database services and bolster its AI Data Cloud platform with the introduction of Snowflake Postgres. This acquisition will provide developers with full PostgreSQL capabilities integrated with governance, security, and operational standards for AI applications. Crunchy Data, founded in 2012, offers products like Crunchy Bridge and has a focus on security and compliance, making it a trusted choice for enterprises. Snowflake plans to integrate Crunchy Data's technology into its offerings, streamlining the lifecycle of enterprise PostgreSQL workloads. The acquisition is estimated to be around 0 million and is pending regulatory approvals. Snowflake aims to support Crunchy Data's existing customers and strengthen ties with the Postgres community.

Tech Optimizer

June 4, 2025

Snowflake to acquire Crunchy Data to enhance Postgres for AI

Snowflake plans to acquire Crunchy Data, a provider of open-source Postgres technology, to enhance its AI Data Cloud with a new database platform called Snowflake Postgres. This platform will offer PostgreSQL compatibility while ensuring governance, security, and operational standards for enterprise-grade AI applications. The demand for secure, enterprise-ready PostgreSQL solutions has increased, and the integration of Crunchy Data is expected to meet these needs, particularly in regulated environments like FedRAMP. PostgreSQL is widely adopted, with 49% of developers using it, and Snowflake's Postgres offering aims to streamline the development and scaling of AI applications. Crunchy Data will bring features such as access to performance metrics, scalable architecture, and a user-friendly interface. Organizations using PostgreSQL, including Snowflake partners like Blue Yonder and LandingAI, are expected to benefit from improved development and operational efficiency. Snowflake will support Crunchy Data's existing customers post-acquisition and engage with the PostgreSQL community. Snowflake Postgres will be available in private preview, pending regulatory approvals.

Tech Optimizer

June 4, 2025

Snowflake Buying Crunchy Data To Help Enterprises Deploy Compliant AI Agents

Snowflake plans to acquire Crunchy Data, a provider of open-source Postgres technology, to integrate Snowflake Postgres into its AI Data Cloud. This acquisition aims to offer an enterprise-grade, AI-ready PostgreSQL database with strong governance and security for mission-critical AI applications. Snowflake Postgres will be fully compatible with production applications, enhancing capabilities within the AI Data Cloud by leveraging Crunchy Data’s reputation for enterprise readiness in FedRAMP-compliant environments. PostgreSQL is favored by 49% of developers, and Snowflake Postgres will simplify building, deploying, and scaling production-ready AI applications. Customers like Blue Yonder and LandingAI will benefit from accelerated operations and enhanced efficiency through this integration. Snowflake aims to support the Postgres community and existing Crunchy Data customers, unifying transactional and analytical data within a single database. Key stakeholders from both companies express confidence in the acquisition's potential to enhance security and operational capabilities for enterprise organizations.

Tech Optimizer

June 3, 2025

Snowflake to buy Crunchy Data to enhance its AI Data Cloud

Snowflake intends to acquire Crunchy Data, a developer of cloud-based database software, with the deal potentially valued at around [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: AI Data Cloud company Snowflake has announced its intention to acquire Crunchy Data, a notable developer of cloud-based database software. While specific financial details remain undisclosed, sources cited by CNBC suggest that the deal could be valued at around 0 million. Enhancing AI Capabilities with Snowflake Postgres The acquisition is set to bring Snowflake Postgres into the fold, an AI-ready, enterprise-grade PostgreSQL database designed with developers in mind. This new offering aims to ensure full compatibility with Postgres while adhering to the governance, security, and operational standards essential for mission-critical AI applications. By integrating Crunchy Data’s technology, which is recognized for its enterprise readiness in FedRAMP-compliant environments, Snowflake Postgres will simplify the processes of developing, deploying, and scaling production-ready AI agents and applications. This enhancement is expected to significantly benefit customers and partners, including Blue Yonder and LandingAI, who rely on PostgreSQL for their operational data needs. Paul Laurence, co-founder of Crunchy Data, emphasized the company's commitment to stringent security and comprehensive compliance, stating, “Our deep-rooted commitment to stringent security and comprehensive compliance has made us the trusted Postgres partner for organisations across regulated industries, including federal agencies, Fortune 500 financial institutions, and high-scale SaaS companies.” Upon the acquisition's completion, Snowflake plans to continue supporting the Postgres community and existing Crunchy Data customers, while seamlessly integrating the latter’s capabilities into Snowflake Postgres. Vivek Raghunathan, senior vice president of Snowflake Engineering, articulated the company’s vision: “Our vision is to deliver the world’s most trusted and comprehensive data and AI platform to our customers. Today’s announcement of our proposed acquisition of Crunchy Data represents another reason why Snowflake is the ultimate destination for all enterprise data and AI needs.” The completion of this acquisition is contingent upon regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Earlier this year, in February 2025, Snowflake unveiled the Silicon Valley AI Hub at its Menlo Park campus, which boasts nearly 30,000 square feet dedicated to fostering the AI community." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"] million. The acquisition will integrate Crunchy Data’s technology into Snowflake Postgres, an AI-ready PostgreSQL database, enhancing its compatibility and compliance for mission-critical AI applications. Snowflake aims to support the Postgres community and existing Crunchy Data customers post-acquisition. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Tech Optimizer

June 3, 2025

Snowflake targets PostgreSQL gains with Crunchy Data acquisition – here’s what it means for customers

Snowflake intends to acquire Crunchy Data, a provider of open-source Postgres solutions, to enhance the development of secure agentic AI. This announcement was made at the Snowflake Summit in San Francisco, where the integration of Snowflake Postgres into the AI Data Cloud service was discussed. The acquisition aims to merge Postgres capabilities with improved security and governance features, addressing the demand for enterprise-grade Postgres solutions. Crunchy Data's expertise in FedRAMP compliant environments is expected to enhance developer productivity and meet security and compliance needs. PostgreSQL is widely used among developers, and the integration aims to streamline its enterprise utilization, particularly for AI applications. Clients using PostgreSQL can expect improved operational efficiency and a competitive edge in AI development.