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Aiven for PostgreSQL

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Aiven for PostgreSQL® is a fully managed and hosted relational database service that enables businesses to deploy high-performance PostgreSQL databases with ease. Designed for mission-critical applications, it offers automatic scaling, high availability, and a 99.99% uptime Service Level Agreement . With support for over 70 PostgreSQL extensions, including PostGIS for geospatial queries and TimescaleDB for time-series data, Aiven for PostgreSQL provides flexibility and advanced functionality out of the box. The service is AI-optimized, featuring the Aiven AI Database Optimizer, which delivers performance insights and optimization suggestions to enhance database efficiency. Users can deploy Aiven for PostgreSQL on major cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, ensuring scalability and compliance with standards like ISO 27001:2013, SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI/DSS. Key Features and Functionality: - Fully Managed Service: Automates database setup, maintenance, and scaling, reducing operational overhead. - High Availability: Ensures 99.99% uptime with automatic failover and replication mechanisms. - AI-Powered Optimization: Utilizes the Aiven AI Database Optimizer for real-time performance insights and optimization recommendations. - Extensive Extension Support: Offers compatibility with over 70 PostgreSQL extensions, including PostGIS and TimescaleDB, to meet diverse application needs. - Multi-Cloud Deployment: Provides flexibility to deploy on various cloud providers, including AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. - Security and Compliance: Adheres to industry standards such as ISO 27001:2013, SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI/DSS, ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Aiven for PostgreSQL addresses the complexities associated with deploying and managing PostgreSQL databases by offering a fully managed, high-performance solution. It eliminates the need for in-depth database administration expertise, allowing businesses to focus on application development and innovation. The service's high availability, automatic scaling, and AI-driven optimization ensure that applications run smoothly and efficiently, even under varying workloads. By supporting a wide range of extensions and providing multi-cloud deployment options, Aiven for PostgreSQL caters to diverse use cases, from geospatial analysis to time-series data management, making it a versatile choice for organizations seeking a reliable and scalable database solution.

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Takwa A.
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Takwa A.
Software / Backend Engineer | Java , Spring Boot
04/07/2026
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Streamlined Kafka Management with Built-In Integrations

I mainly use Aiven for Apache Kafka to handle real-time data streaming between various services in our system. What I like the most is how the managing is becoming smooth, along with the built-in monitoring and integrations. For managing, it reduces a lot of manual handling like setting up brokers, handling upgrades, or failures. The built-in monitoring offers a good overview and visibility for logs and troubleshooting. For integrations, the most helpful thing is integrating it with external systems.
Santhoshkumar N.
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Santhoshkumar N.
Senior Software Engineer at Altimetrik
03/17/2026
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Automated Management & Cost-Effective, Needs Better Documentation

I appreciate how Aiven for Apache Kafka automates failure discovery and simplifies scaling, while also handling automated encryption. The reduction in our bill is definitely a plus. I love that it automatically moves old data to cheaper storage like S3, and we can easily consume topics using HTTP calls. It definitely offers more benefits compared to manually maintaining the Kafka components, helping simplify our lives.
Meresa G.
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Meresa G.
Data Warehouse and Analytics Officer | Software Application Developer
03/16/2026
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Powerful Tool for Big Data and AI, But Room for Growth

As I understand on the Kafka messaging, it is powerful tool and hottest technology. therefore, it more crucial and important for the Aiven. in addition to currently science uses this like big data and AI.

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What is Aiven?

We help organizations fuel the continuous innovation needed to create awesome, data-intensive applications by using the leading open source technologies.

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Year Founded
2016
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aiven.io