Tag: Open Source
IvorySQL 5.0+: a game changer for Oracle to PostgreSQL transitions
Version 5.0 came out on November 25, 2025 and there's already been a minor version released since then on December 18, 2025.
Database optimization and the importance of reducing global digital pollution
Digital pollution has a devastating global impact that affects every one of us, whether or not we choose to acknowledge it. Yet conscious decisions to improve database efficiency lead to the direct benefits of faster speeds and reduced costs, while helping our planet as well.
Open Source Experience 2025
The 2025 edition of the Open Source Experience (OSXP) was held in December under the theme 'Open Source, key to Europe's strategic autonomy'. Two of our team members were in attendance; read on to see our thoughts on the event!
PGIBZ 2025: An Event for the Postgres Community in Ibiza
An open source conference designed to bring together people with a love for PostgreSQL in Ibiza, a relaxed place for fresh and innovative discussions. This was the first time that the Data Bene team attended the event, and we’re happy to share that it was a very positive experience.
How to Transition Easily to PostgreSQL from Oracle
If you need to transition easily from Oracle to PostgreSQL without worrying about type conversions or other Oracle packages that require modifications to be PostgreSQL-compatible, a useful solution is IvorySQL!
Did you know? Tables in PostgreSQL are limited to 1,600 columns
It's a hard-coded limit in Postgres for tables to not exceed 1,600 columns. Let's test all the ways you can reach that limit, and explore how to address the situation when you reach this limit unexpectedly.
Return of HOW2025
The Highgo Open World conference, dedicated to the PostgreSQL ecosystem and the IvorySQL project, was held on June 27 and 28. Read on for a recap of the experience and an introduction of our partnership with Highgo.
SCaLE 22x: Bringing the Open Source Community to Pasadena
A brief recap of North America's largest open source and free software focused conference, held annually in the greater Los Angeles area, with notes on the PostgreSQL @ SCaLE program.
Postgres Café: Contributing to Open Source
What does it look like to contribute to open source as an individual? As a company? What impact do contributions have to the project & community, along with the contributors themselves? We delve into the topic in our Postgres Café blog & video series.