EnterpriseDB
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Software & database |
| Founded | March 2004[1] |
Key people |
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| Products | software and services based on the open-source database PostgreSQL |
| Website | enterprisedb |
EnterpriseDB (EDB) is an American company that provides software and services based on the open-source database PostgreSQL (also known as Postgres), and is one of the largest contributors to Postgres.[2] EDB develops and integrates performance, security, and manageability enhancements into Postgres to support enterprise-class workloads. EDB has also developed database compatibility for Oracle to facilitate the migration of workloads from Oracle to EDB Postgres and to support the operation of many Oracle workloads on EDB Postgres.[3]
History
[edit]EDB was founded in 2004,[citation needed] and in 2005, introduced its database, EnterpriseDB 2005. It was named Best Database Solution at LinuxWorld that year.[4] EDB renamed the database EnterpriseDB Advanced Server with its March 2006 release. The database was renamed Postgres Plus Advanced Server in March 2008.[5] In April 2016, with the introduction of the EDB Postgres Platform, EDB's fully integrated next-generation data management platform, the database was renamed to EDB Postgres Advanced Server.[6]
In 2020, EDB acquired 2ndQuadrant,[7] a global Postgres solutions and tools company based out of the UK, becoming the leader in the PostgreSQL market.[8]
EDB initially operated under the leadership of Ed Boyajian as President and CEO. Kevin Dallas was named CEO in August 2023.[9]
Ownership
[edit]EnterpriseDB was purchased by Great Hill Partners in 2019.[10] In June 2022, Bain Capital Private Equity purchased a majority stake in the company,[11] with Great Hill Partners remaining a significant shareholder.
References
[edit]- ^ "EDB Home - EDB Postgres AI". EDB.
- ^ "Who Contributes to PostgreSQL Development?". Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ "EnterpriseDB: Standing Out from the Crowd". The Register. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "LinuxWorld San Francisco 2005: EnterpriseDB Wins "Best Database" Award". Archived from the original on June 25, 2016.
- ^ "EnterpriseDB introduces Postgres Plus product family". EDB.
- ^ "EDB Launches Industry's First Integrated Open Source-Based Operational Database Management Platform". EDB. Archived from the original on November 29, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ^ "EDB Completes Acquisition of 2ndQuadrant; Becomes Largest Dedicated Provider of PostgreSQL Products and Solutions Worldwide". EDB. Archived from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ Ed Boyajian (September 30, 2020). "How EDB became the Leader in the Postgres Market". Archived from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ EnterpriseDB (August 1, 2023). "EnterpriseDB ("EDB") Names Former Microsoft Executive and CEO of Wind River Kevin Dallas as Chief Executive Officer". GlobeNewswire News Room. Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ EnterpriseDB. "EnterpriseDB Acquired by Great Hill Partners". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ Capital, Bain. "EDB, Leading Global Provider of Enterprise-Class Software and Services for Postgres, Announces Majority Growth Investment from Bain Capital Private Equity". Bain Capital. Retrieved August 24, 2022.