Snowflake Swallows Crunchy Data: PostgreSQL, AI, and the Cloud’s New Shape
Snowflake bought Crunchy Data for $250 million to boost its cloud with powerful, secure PostgreSQL—the kind trusted by big businesses and the government. This big move lets Snowflake handle not just analytics, but also everyday transactions and advanced AI work, helping it better compete with rivals like Databricks. Customers get tighter security and easier tools, while developers can enjoy the speed and power of both platforms together. This deal could change how companies use databases in the cloud, but it also means fewer independent choices for businesses in the future.