VENDORiQ: Google Introduces Downloadable Version of AlloyDB

Google launched a preview of AlloyDB Omni after considering feedback from its users of AllyDB. What does this imply about the need for enterprises to shift away from traditional databases that are no longer adequate for storing and analysing large amounts of data?

The Latest

Google has introduced the preview version AlloyDB Omni, which can run on-premise, at the edge, or across the Cloud. The solution offers the same benefits as AlloyDB, including high performance, Google Cloud support once generally available, and PostgreSQL-compatibility, with a lower cost than many other vendors’ databases offerings.

Why It’s Important

The growth of enterprises modernising their databases has intensified as they recognise the value of analytics for their digital and operational strategies. Organisations now require access to large amounts of data to develop insights and drive decision-making. Traditional databases are no longer sufficient in meeting these demands.

Although it is still in preview mode, IBRS believes that Google’s upgraded product is relatively affordable and effective for enterprises that are looking to modernise their legacy databases. The company claims the tool is twice as fast as the standard PostgreSQL for transactional workloads, and can offer more than 100 times the speed of analytical queries done by standard PostgreSQL, without being tethered to a single hyperscaler. 

Who’s Impacted

  • Data teams
  • Enterprise architects
  • Development teams

What’s Next?

Consider using applications that minimise the development teams’ effort when transferring applications. This can be done by comparing new features from vendors, even if the products are in preview mode. However, do not compromise the automation and security features as a false-trade-off for cost when looking for products from other competitive hyperscale Cloud database vendors at this time. Solutions for AlloyDB Omni and similar open source offerings can be excellent choices from an upfront and even operational cost perspective, but the powerful automation and self-managing features of more costly database offerings, such as Oracle, may justify the additional investment needed.

Related IBRS Advisory

  1. VENDORiQ: Google Introduces Database Migration Service
  2. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Part 5: Will Automation of S/4HANA Data Migration Make Modernisation

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