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The PostgreSQL open source database project has released the first beta of version 9.1, which its developers say has more new features than appeared with the 9.0 release, including synchronous replication to help prevent data loss.
By Rodney Gedda | 03 May, 2011 00:00
While Oracle trumpets its open source MySQL database management system this week at the company's OpenWorld conference, the creators behind MySQL's rival, PostgreSQL, have released a major new version of their rival database software.
By Joab Jackson | 21 September, 2010 02:13
The latest generation of the open source PostgreSQL database is now available with version 9.0 adding support for new replication and failover capabilities, which its developers hope will accelerate adoption in cloud environments.
By Rodney Gedda | 21 September, 2010 02:55
With the impending release of version 9.0 of the open-source Postgres database, due in mid-August, the developers behind the project are hoping that the new features will attract more interest from enterprises.
By Joab Jackson | 07 July, 2010 04:01
EnterpriseDB, which offers a supported version of the open-source PostGres database, is now offering unlimited subscriptions that will allow organizations to run as many copies of the database server software as they desire. Total cost? US$40,000 per year.
By Joab Jackson | 03 June, 2010 05:02
As open source platforms become more popular, they find their way into less usual areas than before.
By Jan Kovar | 23 March, 2010 07:35
The PostgreSQL project has released version 8.4 of its namesake open source database system with some 300 new or improved features and a renewed focus on administration and monitoring tools.
By Rodney Gedda | 02 July, 2009 00:00
The PostgreSQL open source database project has released a beta of the upcoming version 8.4 release with a significant focus on performance improvements.
By Rodney Gedda | 20 April, 2009 10:25
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), Japan's largest telecommunications company, has formed a "wide-ranging strategic partnership" with EnterpriseDB that includes an undisclosed financial investment in the open-source database maker.
By Chris Kanaracus | 08 October, 2008 07:37
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