The open source MySQL spin-off has steadily added features all its own. Here are five good reasons to switch to MariaDB.

Relational database developer MariaDB is acquiring in-memory computing technology developer Gridgain to improve database performance for AI and agentic applications.

With our next server upgrade we're looking to move away from MySQL and drop in MariaDB instead. This is in part due to the glowing praises it's received in the past from Ars. Does anyone else out ...

MariaDB plc announced it is entering into a definitive agreement to acquire GridGain Systems, Inc., the pioneer of in-memory computing and creator of open source Apache Ignite-merging MariaDB's ...

For developers familiar with MySQL, you've probably heard that MariaDB is the next generation of the database engine. MySQL has long been the traditional database in Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP ...

The acquisition could be another step in MariaDB PLC’s evolution towards becoming a trustworthy, recurring-revenue open source database platform, analysts say. Struggling database company MariaDB PLC ...

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‘Acquiring SkySQL helps accelerate plans and adds further innovation to MariaDB Cloud,’ CEO Rohit de Souza said. Database software developer MariaDB has bought back the SkySQL AI-powered database-as-a ...

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With the acquisition, MariaDB will support an elite roster of global leaders who require always-on, always-fast data, including: Financial services: American Express, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citi, DBS, ...