Cloud service transition halted: MariaDB assumes control over SkySQL
In a move to address the growing demand for database solutions in various environments and stay competitive in the cloud and AI sectors, MariaDB has announced the acquisition of SkySQL. This acquisition is expected to significantly accelerate innovation in the serverless and AI areas.
SkySQL, known for its AI-assisted, serverless Database-as-a-Service platform, has been a key component in the competition in these sectors. Over the past 18 months, SkySQL has developed this platform, making it a valuable asset for MariaDB.
The integration of SkySQL's technology into MariaDB's Enterprise Platform cloud offering is intended to bolster MariaDB's cloud strategy. The integrated technology will be available as part of MariaDB's database services on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
The acquisition is a response to the intense competition in these sectors, with competing platforms like Oracle's Cloud Service MySQL Heatwave setting high standards. The integration of SkySQL's platform is likely to be an important step in catching up with these platforms.
No further details about the acquisition were provided in the MariaDB announcement. However, it is known that the entire SkySQL team will be integrated into MariaDB. Rohit de Souza, the CEO of MariaDB, emphasizes the fusion with SkySQL and aims to accelerate innovation in serverless and artificial intelligence.
MariaDB originally bought SkySQL in 2010 and later spun off as an independent company in 2023. The acquisition of SkySQL by MariaDB is expected to enhance its competitive position in the market.
Industry analysts IDC and Gartner predict that companies will increasingly move their databases to the cloud in the coming years. With this acquisition, MariaDB aims to not miss out on this trend.
This acquisition is a strategic move by MariaDB to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving cloud and AI sectors. The integration of SkySQL's platform into MariaDB's services is expected to bring numerous benefits and opportunities for both companies.
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