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2016

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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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Usmael A.
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Usmael A.
Software Engineer
11/14/2025
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Effortless Scaling and Management of Apache Kafka

I love how Aiven for Apache Kafka provides a fully managed streaming platform that simplifies the handling of real-time data processing and event-driven architecture within our systems. It effectively eliminates infrastructure complexity, which significantly reduces the operational burden and allows us to focus on building real-time applications instead of managing underlying infrastructure. The ease of deployment, operation, and scaling of Kafka without having to manage underlying infrastructure is an outstanding feature, saving us valuable time and improving operational efficiency. Furthermore, the product enhances both security and compliance, providing an additional layer of reliability and trust. I find the initial setup process very straightforward and user-friendly, which I really appreciated.
Verified User in Financial Services
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Verified User in Financial Services
11/13/2025
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User-Friendly and Intuitive, But Room for Improvement

the platform was user friendly and intuitive. The customer service was always on hand to assist. found every feature that we needed, i suppose it is better to have more than less.
Nijat I.
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Nijat I.
Full Stack Developer
11/12/2025
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> Managed and reliable Kafka solution

It removes the headache of managing Kafka infrastructure manually. The setup is quick, the UI is clear, and performance is stable. Monitoring tools are built-in, so I can focus more on development instead of maintenance.

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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