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Percona on Kubernetes Databases, AI, and Open Source Strategy - Efficiently Connected
Percona CEO discusses Kubernetes, AI, and open source strategy in an interview with ECI Research analyst.
Open Source For You
Percona Prioritizes Strategic Partnerships As AI Explodes - Open Source For You
Percona is narrowing its partner network to specialized providers to help businesses manage rising database costs and compliance challenges driven by rapid AI adoption.
ComputerWeekly
Channel can ride wave of data sovereignty demand | Microscope
Percona's director of global partnerships discusses data sovereignty opportunities for the channel, highlighting Percona's role in multi-cloud freedom.
Channel Insider
Percona Prioritizes Partner Fit as AI Reshapes Data Strategy
Percona's director of global partnerships discusses how AI is creating new partner opportunities in data governance and managed services.
The New Stack
Autonomous agents have met their biggest challenge yet: The database. - The New Stack
Article covers a talk at Percona Live 2026 by CMU professor Andy Pavlo about the challenges AI agents face with databases.
The New Stack
Why the need for humans won't disappear in the age of autonomous databases - The New Stack
Percona co-founder Vadim Tkachenko discusses the evolving role of DBAs and the importance of human expertise in the age of autonomous databases.
IT Brief US
OurSQL Foundation launches to back MySQL community
The OurSQL Foundation launched with Percona co-founders on its board.
IT Brief New Zealand
OurSQL Foundation launches to back MySQL community
The OurSQL Foundation launched with Percona co-founders on its board.
Digitalisation World
Percona welcomes new Director to enhance global partnerships
Percona appointed Louis Hood as Director of Global Partnerships and Channels.
IT Brief US
Percona backs OurSQL Foundation with new Hood appointment
Percona announced the OurSQL Foundation and the appointment of Louis Hood.
Markets Insider
Percona Names Louis Hood Director of Global Partnerships & Channels | Markets Insider
Percona appoints Louis Hood as Director of Global Partnerships and Channels to lead its global partner program.
The New Stack
Percona celebrates 20th birthday with new foundation — and a goat cake
Percona celebrated its 20th anniversary with a rebrand, the launch of the OurSQL Foundation, and a goat cake.
Computer Weekly
Percona partnerships pro puts product power & preference prerogative in pole position
Interview with Percona's new partnerships director about partner strategy.
Percona Blog
Percona Operator for PostgreSQL 3.0.0: Hard Fork, OLM Scoping, Major Upgrades
Percona released version 3.0.0 of its PostgreSQL Operator with major improvements.
Markets Insider
OurSQL Foundation launches to support MySQL users, developers, and companies | Markets Insider
Press release announcing the launch of the OurSQL Foundation, with Percona co-founder as president.
The Register
MySQL faithful launch OurSQL Foundation to keep Oracle honest
The OurSQL Foundation launched to provide an independent voice for MySQL, with Percona co-founders involved.
Markets Insider
Open Source Stays Open: Percona Sponsors pgBackRest to Keep PostgreSQL Backups Running | Markets Insider
Percona joins AWS and other companies to sponsor pgBackRest, restoring active development and ensuring ongoing support for the PostgreSQL backup tool.
ComputerWeekly
What to expect from Percona Live 2026
A preview of Percona Live 2026 conference, discussing sessions, product updates like TDE for PostgreSQL and Valkey support, and the company's direction.
Percona
Bringing pt-query-digest-Style Slow Query Analysis to PostgreSQL with pg_enhanced_query_logging - Percona
Percona announces pg_enhanced_query_logging, a PostgreSQL extension that produces slow query logs in pt-query-digest format, enabling query analysis similar to MySQL.
Global Security Mag
Percona has announced the general availability of Transparent Data Encryption
Percona announced the general availability of Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) extension for PostgreSQL, providing open-source, enterprise-grade data at rest encryption without licensing fees.
LinuxInsider
Percona, Chainguard Advance Secure-by-Default Open-Source Databases
LinuxInsider covered Percona’s partnership with Chainguard to deliver secure-by-default container images and enterprise support for open source databases. The article includes commentary from Percona CEO Peter Farkas and discusses implications for DBAs and enterprise open source strategies.
Percona Newsroom
Percona Partners with Chainguard to Deliver Supremely Secure Open Source Software with Enterprise-Grade Support - Percona
Percona announced a partnership with Chainguard to support secure-by-default container images across Percona’s database software portfolio. The collaboration combines Chainguard’s hardened open source builds with Percona’s enterprise-grade database support.
Percona
Percona Announces OpenEverest, an Independent Open Source Project for Modern Data Management - Percona
Percona announced that Percona Everest is transitioning into OpenEverest, an independent open source project for automated database provisioning and management. Percona also said it is creating a wholly owned subsidiary, Solanica, to develop the project and support its community.
Percona
Percona Declares 'The Way is Open' in Bold Rebrand as the Industry's Loudest Challenger - Percona
Percona announced a new brand identity, “The Way Is Open,” positioning itself against vendor lock-in and marking its 20th anniversary. The announcement also references expanded leadership, ecosystem involvement, and the return of Percona Live events.
InfoWorld
Making AI work for databases
Opinion piece discusses AI in database management, citing Percona's use of AI to improve service delivery.
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