See where the world’s top organizations stand today. The report reveals how MySQL, PostgreSQL, and other open source databases are powering AI, cloud-native, and multi-database environments
Inaugural State of Open Source Database Management Report
What’s changing in database strategy and how to stay future - ready with open source.
Industry Benchmark Insights
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Open source databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL now anchor the modern data stack, with multi-engine (“polyglot”) environments becoming the enterprise standard. This report explores the opportunities, challenges, and strategic decisions shaping how organizations control cost, manage complexity, and prepare for AI-driven and evolving licensing demands.
Open Source Dominance
Why database diversity is growing —and why unifying your data environment now matters.
AI Transformation
How AI workloads are reshaping database operations and driving smarter architectures.
Cloud-Native Advantage
Why open, cloud-based deployments deliver unmatched speed, scale, and agility.
Licensing Literacy
How understanding true open source reduces cost, risk, and vendor lock-in.
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