Fujitsu PostgreSQL blog

Fujitsu Enterprise Postgres 18 SP1 - A recap of key features and what's new

Gary.Evans@fujitsu.com (Gary Evans) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:36:01 GMT

Fujitsu released Fujitsu Enterprise Postgres 18 SP1 , with expanded capabilities for handling business data with AI requirements, and connection handling for enterprise HA.

Federal PostgreSQL continuity: Why cloud-only can become a mission risk

Adrian Pettijohn — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:48:05 GMT

In an era where federal missions depend on uninterrupted access to critical data, relying solely on cloud-based PostgreSQL deployments can introduce hidden vulnerabilities that jeopardize continuity.

Continuity and stability in PostgreSQL: Why your support model matters more than ever

Timothy Steward — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:47:57 GMT

PostgreSQL is renowned for stability and reliability in production, but enterprise confidence doesn’t come from the database engine alone — it comes from the support model that surrounds it. In an era of evolving vendor strategies, shifting teams, and unpredictable operating conditions, understanding how your PostgreSQL support will perform under pressure is essential to maintaining continuity, predictable escalation, and long-term operational clarity.

When cloud-only becomes a business risk: A customer's continuity checklist

Adrian Pettijohn — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:47:45 GMT

Choosing where to run your database is no longer just a technical call — it’s a business-critical decision. While cloud-first strategies bring speed and flexibility, a cloud-only approach can quietly introduce risks to resilience, compliance, and long-term continuity. This post looks at when cloud-only becomes a liability and offers a practical checklist to help customers protect their PostgreSQL environments.

Data sovereignty with PostgreSQL

Timothy Steward — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:02:28 GMT

I recently received a marketing email from an unnamed company with the subject line "Take control of your data before it’s too late". The headline was catchy enough to catch my eye, but not informative enough to make me open it—the reason was data sovereignty.

PostgreSQL resolutions for 2026

Timothy Steward — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:03:10 GMT

The new year is here. In the past year, PostgreSQL 18.1 was released, introducing major enhancements such as asynchronous I/O (AIO), native UUID v7 support, and a range of improvements aimed at developers. With the momentum and optimism that come with a fresh start, this article highlights six PostgreSQL features worth resolving to try, test, or at least explore—each one offering an opportunity to make your year more PostgreSQL-prosperous.

Fujitsu Enterprise Postgres 18 - Enterprise AI without compromise

Marcos Figueiredo — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:59:54 GMT

Fujitsu released Fujitsu Enterprise Postgres 18 , a major evolution of its enterprise‑grade PostgreSQL distribution designed to meet the rapidly rising expectations for AI adoption across modern organizations.

What I wish I had when learning PostgreSQL after Oracle

Timothy Steward — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:10:01 GMT

Stepping into PostgreSQL for the first time felt a lot like starting my DBA career all over again. Despite years spent mastering Oracle, I quickly learned that experience doesn’t always translate across systems—and that even seasoned professionals can feel like beginners when faced with unfamiliar tools.

A decade of innovation: How PostgreSQL’s Query Optimizer redefined performance

nikhil.bayawat@fujitsu.com (Nikhil Bayawat) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:58:07 GMT

Over the past decade, PostgreSQL has evolved from a dependable OLTP engine into a multi-core analytical powerhouse. At the center of this transformation lies the query optimizer—the silent strategist that determines how your SQL queries execute

Seamless PostgreSQL subscriber upgrades: Preserving Logical Replication state

Vigneshwaran C — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:59:45 GMT

Upgrading to a new major version of PostgreSQL has become faster and safer with pg_upgrade, but for teams using logical replication, a persistent pain point remained: the state of their subscribers was lost, forcing a tedious and high-risk rebuild of their replication setups.

PostgreSQL Down Under (PGDU) was back in Sydney

Rajni Baliyan — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:58:42 GMT

Earlier this month, the PostgreSQL community from across Australia and New Zealand reunited in Sydney for the fifth annual PostgreSQL Down Under (PGDU) Conference—a long-awaited day of learning, collaboration, and celebration of open-source excellence.

PostgreSQL pg_repack: An in-depth guide to online repacking

Nishchay Kothari — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:59:51 GMT

In high-traffic PostgreSQL databases, table and index bloat from frequent updates and deletes can become a serious performance drag—and while the VACUUM command reclaims reusable space, it doesn’t shrink table files. Enter pg_repack, a powerful extension that lets you reorganise and rebuild your tables online with minimal disruption, avoiding the lengthy locks imposed by tools like VACUUM FULL or CLUSTER.

Beyond the prompt: How PostgreSQL 18 turns your code into meaning

nikhil.bayawat@fujitsu.com (Nikhil Bayawat) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:03:13 GMT

We stand on the cusp of a new iteration of the world’s most advanced open-source relational database. With PostgreSQL 18 slated for release in September 2025, it’s the perfect time to look under the hood.