In a previous blog post, we highlighted the immense potential for our partners to drive significant business transformations with Linux on Microsoft Azure. We shared valuable resources designed to help our partners expand their practices and accelerate go-to-market strategies. This opportunity was echoed at last week’s Microsoft Build conference, where key announcements included advancements in AI, cloud computing, and developer tools. Today, we want to focus on the power of data and how PostgreSQL on Azure can be a game-changer for engaging with customers eager to modernize and innovate.
As businesses look to optimize operations, enhance security, and reduce costs, PostgreSQL has emerged as a go-to solution for building data management and AI solutions. Its scalability, data integrity, extensibility, and strong security features make it ideal for modern workloads. According to Timescale’s State of PostgreSQL 2024 report, PostgreSQL usage grew 20% in 2024. The report also showed that 55.3% of developers now use AI tools––up from 36.9% in 2023. Further, in the Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2024, PostgreSQL ranked as the top database among professional developers.
For Azure partners, this growth presents a compelling opportunity. Together, we can lead PostgreSQL migrations and support customers as they build AI and analytics solutions on a secure and scalable platform. With Azure Migrate and Modernize, we offer funding and expert support to help accelerate migrations and drive impact faster.
Real-world momentum with PostgreSQL on Azure
We’re hearing from partners that Azure Database for PostgreSQL is playing a critical role in driving modernization and enabling enterprise-scale AI innovation.
Annadurai Elango, President of Core Technologies and Insights for Cognizant, spoke about the impact of Azure Database for PostgreSQL on enterprise-scale outcomes: “At Cognizant, we engineer AI for enterprise-scale outcomes, transforming potential into impactful business results. Our strategic partnership with Microsoft helps us harness the power of Azure Database for PostgreSQL, empowering our clients with innovative and efficient solutions. By integrating our AI-powered capabilities in infrastructure provisioning, data modernization, and DevSecOps with Azure’s services, we offer a comprehensive approach to Azure PostgreSQL transformation, establishing a robust foundation for growth for our customers.”
Product lifecycle management specialist company PTC has seen similar success. After migrating the on-premises PostgreSQL databases of more than 300 customers to Azure, PTC reported faster processing times, more reliable operations, simplified deployments, and more effective use of data for AI innovation. Mike Jasperson, Vice President of IoT Software Operations and Support at PTC, said of the migration, “This opens new possibilities for AI innovation utilizing capabilities on Azure and Azure AI services directly within the database.”
As we’ve seen from these partners’ experiences, Azure Database for PostgreSQL is your gateway to delivering modern, AI-ready solutions—backed by Microsoft investment, partner support, and a rapidly growing user base. Let’s explore what makes it well-suited for today’s data-driven, AI-powered workloads.
Choose a database platform built for modern workloads
Azure Database for PostgreSQL is a fully managed, secure, and scalable platform for running mission-critical applications. With Azure Migrate and Modernize, partners can access funding and expert support to accelerate migrations and deliver value faster. Azure Database for PostgreSQL offers:
- Total cost of ownership: PostgreSQL on Azure is a strategic fiscal choice, with different compute capabilities and burstable SKUs—helping to optimize costs. Organizations can get up to 58% return on investment (ROI) and an average of $770,000* saved over a three-year period thanks to Azure’s scalability and operational efficiency, according to a recent Enterprise Strategy Group study.
- Performance: The Enterprise Strategy Group study noted a 65% improvement in performance when migrating to Azure. With performance features such as intelligent tuning, automatic backups, high availability, and built-in monitoring and alerts, Azure empowers users to perform advanced analytics using data from their PostgreSQL databases, build apps faster, optimize app performance, and take advantage of built-in scalability—all with secure workloads.
- Extensibility: Not only does Azure Database for PostgreSQL integrate with other Azure solutions, it also has built-in features such as Azure AI extensions and vector search, which empower users to tap into the entire Azure ecosystem.
- Features: Upcoming features—such as the public preview of Microsoft Fabric Mirroring to extend analytics capabilities and a PostgreSQL extension for VS Code integrated with GitHub Copilot for PostgreSQL—are built to enhance development workflows.
Taking the PostgreSQL opportunity further with partner benefits and resources
To take advantage of this significant opportunity, the next step is to tap into the benefits of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. Microsoft’s deep investments in PostgreSQL technology, combined with new tools, incentives, and enablement resources, are built to help you skill up, differentiate, and accelerate go-to-market efforts.
Here’s how to get started:
* Throughout this document, $ refers to US dollar (USD).