The open-source PostgreSQL 16 database is out today, adding new features that will help improve performance for all types of workloads, including AI.

Microsoft has made PostgreSQL 17 generally available on Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server. It has also enabled in-place upgrades to improve the experience.

Analysts provide insight on what the latest acquisition of a PostgreSQL database vendor means for enterprise data and AI.

PostgreSQL arguably has been somewhat overlooked by database commentators. PostgreSQL doesn't have the mas­sive marketing machine of Oracle or Microsoft, and it lacks the 'new kid on the block' appeal ...

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