Many infrastructures still rely on expensive legacy database systems which do not only cause high operation. However, there is more than cost that matters. In a world where geopolitics has shifted remarkably in an unprecedentedly short time, ‘digital independence’ is not just a buzzword but a cornerstone to every organisation’s resilience, long term strategy, and safety net to keep the lights on when things change.

Things such as the PostgreSQL ecosystem are a shining example of how to declare independence and run IT systems in a cost aware environment at the same time, all while enjoying the benefits modern technology has to offer.