We Provide The Infrastructure AI
Depends On
Production-ready open source software and support to design, optimize, and scale the PostgreSQL infrastructure powering your AI initiatives.
We Provide The Infrastructure AI Depends On
Production-ready open source software and support to design, optimize, and scale the PostgreSQL infrastructure powering your AI initiatives.
Build and scale high-impact generative AI applications with Percona for PostgreSQL
Percona helps you turn AI ambitions into production-ready applications with an enterprise-ready, open source PostgreSQL stack built for security, flexibility, and cost efficiency.
Move quickly, experiment freely, and deploy anywhere while staying in control of your data, infrastructure, and AI strategy.
And when you need help, we’re here. From architecture planning to integrating and optimizing critical extensions like pgvector, our experts can help you build a secure, resilient foundation for advanced AI workloads.
"Our Engineering team develops new features constantly to deliver what customers want, but these all put additional queries and writing to our databases. With Percona, the team feels comfortable shipping features as they know Percona is monitoring for any changes in performance."
Why choose
Percona for AI on PostgreSQL?
Reduce the risk of false starts and compliance issues
Avoid misestimated ROI, data exposure, and costly pivots by building on trusted infrastructure with expert support at every stage.
Run AI workloads entirely in PostgreSQL
Manage RAG pipelines, vector search, hybrid data types, and multiple models from a single PostgreSQL stack with the right extensions built in.
Deploy in any environment without lock-in or limits
Build AI applications locally, run hybrid, or scale to the cloud while avoiding data exfiltration risks or unpredictable infrastructure fees.
Save on infrastructure costs even when scaling
Keep costs predictable as you scale. Only pay for the use of data resources; no hidden infrastructure fees.
Own your data
– all of it
Train and run AI applications while eliminating the risk of non-compliance, reputation loss, or your private intellectual property going public.
Build secure, compliant AI applications
Keep your data secure with built-in high availability, backup, and disaster recovery features. Plus, get proactive security audits and continuous performance tuning from our experts.
Real support,
not a sales pipeline
Get the expert help you need to optimize performance, integrate critical extensions, and solve production issues without pressure to adopt proprietary tools or sign long-term contracts.
Why choose Percona for AI on PostgreSQL?
Deep Kubernetes expertise
Since 2019, we’ve applied deep database expertise to Kubernetes, bringing proven performance and management to the most complex environments.
Proven enterprise reliability
Count on the trusted support that top enterprises depend on for success.
Proven enterprise reliability
Count on the trusted support that top enterprises depend on for success.
Open source software freedom
Access 7 popular open source projects with no proprietary limitations holding you back.
Proven enterprise reliability
Count on the trusted support that top enterprises depend on for success.
Zero lock-in. Total control
Manage your data on your terms without being locked into specific services or providers.
Zero lock-in. Total control
Manage your data on your terms without being locked into specific services or providers.
Zero lock-in. Total control
Manage your data on your terms without being locked into specific services or providers.
Zero lock-in. Total control
Manage your data on your terms without being locked into specific services or providers.
Zero lock-in. Total control
Manage your data on your terms without being locked into specific services or providers.
How Percona supports your AI infrastructure
A powerful combination of enhanced, enterprise-grade open source software backed by expert support and services.
Percona software for PostgreSQL
Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL
A fork of vanilla PostgreSQL enhanced with built-in security, high availability, and backup extensions – all certified, tested, and freely available. Can be deployed on-premises, hybrid, or in the cloud.
Includes:
- pgvector: A critical PostgreSQL component that enables development and deployment of advanced machine
learning models and AI-driven applications. - Citus (on-premises sharding): Available fully supported through Percona—no need for unsupported forks or
locked-in managed offerings. - TDE: Protect data at rest with transparent encryption.
- Patroni, pg_bouncer, HA proxy: Proven components for high availability and disaster recovery.
- Percona Operator for PostgreSQL: Easily orchestrate PostgreSQL clusters reliably and repeatably in
Kubernetes. - Percona Everest: Provision and manage cloud or hybrid PostgreSQL deployments through a fully open source
control plane.
Percona Support for PostgreSQL
Get specialized support for extensions that power AI initiatives like:
Pgvector: Ensure seamless integration, optimization, and ongoing performance. Learn more.
Citus: Support for sharding on-premises deployments.
TDE: Secure data at rest.
PostGIS: Reliably run spatial data workloads.
Plus, expertise for:
- Architecture and performance optimization
- Custom development and project-based consulting
- Managed services for hands-off operations
- 24/7 operational support and troubleshooting
Have questions or ready to get started?
Speak to an expert and see how Percona can help you power your AI initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is PostgreSQL a good choice for AI applications?
PostgreSQL’s versatility and extensibility make it a strong choice for AI development. Its support for various data types, including unstructured and semi-structured data through JSON/JSONB, allows you to manage diverse datasets within a single system. Furthermore, PostgreSQL’s robust ecosystem of extensions, like pgvector, enables you to add powerful AI-specific functionalities directly to your database.
What is pgvector and why is it important for AI?
pgvector is a crucial open source extension for PostgreSQL that allows you to store and query vector embeddings. Vector embeddings are numerical representations of data like text and images, and they are fundamental to many AI applications, including semantic search, recommendation engines, and natural language processing. By using pgvector, you can perform similarity searches directly within your PostgreSQL database, eliminating the need for a separate, specialized vector database.
How does Percona enhance PostgreSQL for AI workloads?
Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL is a production-ready solution that includes pgvector along with other essential extensions for security, high availability, and backups. This pre-integrated and tested package simplifies the deployment and management of a robust PostgreSQL environment for your AI initiatives. Percona’s experts can also provide support for critical extensions like pgvector, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
What are the advantages of using an open source solution like Percona for my AI infrastructure?
Opting for an open-source solution like Percona provides several key benefits for your AI infrastructure. You gain greater control over your data and infrastructure, avoiding vendor lock-in and unpredictable costs. This is particularly important for AI applications where data privacy and security are paramount. Open source solutions also offer the flexibility to customize and adapt your environment to your specific needs.
How does Percona help with data security and compliance for AI applications?
Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL includes Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) to protect data at rest. Additionally, Percona’s experts can assist with security audits and performance tuning to help you build secure and compliant AI applications. By owning your data and deploying on your own terms, you can mitigate risks associated with non-compliance and intellectual property exposure.
Can Percona's PostgreSQL solutions scale as my AI initiatives grow?
Yes, Percona’s solutions are designed for scalability. Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL includes tools like Citus for on-premises sharding, allowing you to horizontally scale your database. Percona’s experts can also provide guidance on architecture and performance optimization to ensure your infrastructure can handle growing AI workloads.
What kind of support can I expect from Percona?
Percona offers specialized support for the extensions that power AI initiatives, including pgvector, Citus, TDE, and PostGIS. Beyond specific tools, Percona provides architecture and performance optimization consulting, custom development, managed services, and 24/7 operational support to help you at every stage of your AI journey.
How does running AI on-premises with Percona compare to using a cloud-based solution?
While cloud platforms offer scalability, on-premises deployments with Percona provide greater control over your infrastructure, enhanced data security, and more predictable costs. For organizations in highly regulated industries or those with sensitive data, an on-premises or hybrid approach can be a significant advantage. Percona’s solutions are flexible and can be deployed in any environment, including on-premises, hybrid, or in the cloud, giving you the freedom to choose the best approach for your AI strategy.
What if I have any additional questions? Can I speak to an expert?
Of course, please reach out to us here, and a PostgreSQL expert will be in touch.