EnterpriseDB
{{short description|American software company}}
{{Third-party|date=January 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox company
| name = EnterpriseDB Corporation
| logo = EnterpriseDB logo 2024.png
| logo_caption =
| type = Private
| key_people = {{plainlist|
- Kevin Dallas, Chief Executive Officer
- Ryan Blackwell, Chief Operating Officer
- Eric Mersch, Chief Financial Officer
}}
| industry = Software & database
| products = software and services based on the open-source database PostgreSQL
| homepage = {{url|enterprisedb.com}}
| foundation = March 2004{{Cite web|url=https://www.enterprisedb.com|title=EDB Home - EDB Postgres AI|website=EDB}}
}}
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.{{Cite web | url=https://www.enterprisedb.com/blog/who-contributes-postgresql-development | title=Who Contributes to PostgreSQL Development? | access-date=January 28, 2022 | archive-date=January 28, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128042732/https://www.enterprisedb.com/blog/who-contributes-postgresql-development | url-status=live }} 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.{{cite web|url= https://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/01/09/enterprisedb/|title= EnterpriseDB: Standing Out from the Crowd|website= The Register|access-date= August 10, 2017|archive-date= August 10, 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170810133532/https://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/01/09/enterprisedb/|url-status= live}}
History
EDB was founded in 2004,{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} and in 2005, introduced its database, EnterpriseDB 2005. It was named Best Database Solution at LinuxWorld that year.{{cite web |title=LinuxWorld San Francisco 2005: EnterpriseDB Wins "Best Database" Award |url=http://oraclerea.sys-con.com/node/117728 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625065030/http://oraclerea.sys-con.com/node/117728 |archive-date=2016-06-25}} EDB renamed the database EnterpriseDB Advanced Server with its March 2006 release. The database was renamed Postgres Plus Advanced Server in March 2008.{{Cite web|url=https://www.enterprisedb.com/news/enterprisedb-introduces-postgres-plus-product-family|title=EnterpriseDB introduces Postgres Plus product family|website=EDB}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.enterprisedb.com/news/edb-launches-industrys-first-integrated-open-source-based-operational-database-management|title=EDB Launches Industry's First Integrated Open Source-Based Operational Database Management Platform|website=EDB|access-date=January 21, 2025|archive-date=November 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129062033/https://www.enterprisedb.com/news/edb-launches-industrys-first-integrated-open-source-based-operational-database-management|url-status=live}}
In 2020, EDB acquired 2ndQuadrant,{{Cite web|url=https://www.enterprisedb.com/news/edb-completes-acquisition-2ndquadrant-becomes-largest-dedicated-provider-postgresql-products|title=EDB Completes Acquisition of 2ndQuadrant; Becomes Largest Dedicated Provider of PostgreSQL Products and Solutions Worldwide|website=EDB|access-date=January 22, 2022|archive-date=January 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122111641/https://www.enterprisedb.com/news/edb-completes-acquisition-2ndquadrant-becomes-largest-dedicated-provider-postgresql-products|url-status=live}} a global Postgres solutions and tools company based out of the UK, becoming the leader in the PostgreSQL market.{{cite web|url=https://www.2ndquadrant.com/en/blog/how-edb-became-the-leader-in-the-postgres-market|title=How EDB became the Leader in the Postgres Market|date=2020-09-30|author=Ed Boyajian|access-date=January 22, 2022|archive-date=January 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122111648/https://www.2ndquadrant.com/en/blog/how-edb-became-the-leader-in-the-postgres-market/|url-status=live}}
EDB initially operated under the leadership of Ed Boyajian as President and CEO. Kevin Dallas was named CEO in August 2023.{{Cite web |last=EnterpriseDB |date=2023-08-01 |title=EnterpriseDB ("EDB") Names Former Microsoft Executive and CEO of Wind River Kevin Dallas as Chief Executive Officer |url=https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2023/08/01/2715945/0/en/EnterpriseDB-EDB-Names-Former-Microsoft-Executive-and-CEO-of-Wind-River-Kevin-Dallas-as-Chief-Executive-Officer.html |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=GlobeNewswire News Room |language=en |archive-date=May 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529203027/https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2023/08/01/2715945/0/en/EnterpriseDB-EDB-Names-Former-Microsoft-Executive-and-CEO-of-Wind-River-Kevin-Dallas-as-Chief-Executive-Officer.html |url-status=live }}
Ownership
EnterpriseDB was purchased by Great Hill Partners in 2019.{{Cite press release |title=EnterpriseDB Acquired by Great Hill Partners |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/enterprisedb-acquired-by-great-hill-partners-300875303.html |language=en |last=EnterpriseDB |access-date=2021-05-31 |website=www.prnewswire.com |archive-date=June 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214025/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/enterprisedb-acquired-by-great-hill-partners-300875303.html |url-status=live }} In June 2022, Bain Capital Private Equity purchased a majority stake in the company,{{Cite web |last=Capital |first=Bain |title=EDB, Leading Global Provider of Enterprise-Class Software and Services for Postgres, Announces Majority Growth Investment from Bain Capital Private Equity |url=https://www.baincapital.com/news/edb-leading-global-provider-enterprise-class-software-and-services-postgres-announces-majority |access-date=2022-08-24 |website=Bain Capital}} with Great Hill Partners remaining a significant shareholder.