Percona Announces Enterprise-Grade Support for Open Source Redis Alternative, Valkey

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Percona Announces Enterprise-Grade Support for Open Source Redis Alternative, Valkey

The News: 

Percona has introduced enterprise-grade support and migration services for Valkey, an open-source alternative to Redis. This offering provides 24/7 support for Valkey deployments across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, ensuring optimized performance and seamless migrations from Redis OSS. To read more, visit the official announcement here.

Analysis:

Valkey emerged as an open-source alternative to Redis following Redis’ controversial relicensing decision. As organizations seek to avoid licensing restrictions, Percona is stepping in with robust support services, helping businesses transition smoothly to Valkey while maintaining database performance and reliability.

Key Benefits of Percona’s Valkey Support

  1. Comprehensive 24/7 Expert Support:
    • Industry-best SLAs ensure rapid response times for mission-critical operations.
    • Expert guidance on optimizing Valkey configurations for maximum efficiency.
  2. Seamless Redis-to-Valkey Migrations:
    • Valkey Migration Services streamline the transition from Redis to Valkey with minimal downtime.
    • Redis OSS Health Assessment evaluates existing deployments to ensure migration readiness.
  3. Optimized Performance and Security:
    • Continuous development of new capabilities around programmability and security.
    • Support for resolving performance bottlenecks, reducing latency, and improving key-value store efficiency.

Market Momentum and Adoption

Valkey has rapidly gained traction, with 75% of Redis users considering or already adopting it. Additionally, 76% of organizations indicate they will rely on third-party support for Valkey deployments, highlighting the demand for enterprise-grade assistance.

Looking Ahead:

As more enterprises shift away from proprietary database models, demand for expert open-source support will continue to rise. Percona’s Valkey services set a precedent for how vendors can help businesses maintain high-performance database environments without vendor lock-in.

Percona’s Role in Open Source Advocacy

Percona’s commitment to Valkey reflects its broader mission to support truly open-source solutions. Moving forward, the company is expected to expand its support services to additional open-source initiatives, reinforcing its leadership in database management and infrastructure optimization.

Author

  • Paul Nashawaty, Practice Leader and Lead Principal Analyst, specializes in application modernization across build, release and operations. With a wealth of expertise in digital transformation initiatives spanning front-end and back-end systems, he also possesses comprehensive knowledge of the underlying infrastructure ecosystem crucial for supporting modernization endeavors. With over 25 years of experience, Paul has a proven track record in implementing effective go-to-market strategies, including the identification of new market channels, the growth and cultivation of partner ecosystems, and the successful execution of strategic plans resulting in positive business outcomes for his clients.

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