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Crunchy Data
2 mentions across all digests
PostgreSQL-focused company that previously sponsored pgBackRest development until its acquisition, triggering the project's discontinuation.
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First Seen2026-04-27
Last Seen2026-04-27
Total Mentions2
Last 7 Days2
Sources2
Peak Relevance4/5
Active Predictions0
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2026-04-27HIGH
pgBackRest is no longer maintained
pgBackRest, a critical PostgreSQL backup tool, gets archived after Crunchy Data's acquisition leaves maintainer David Steele without sustainable funding, exposing how corporate consolidation can orphan essential open-source infrastructure.
2026-04-27HIGH
Pgbackrest is no longer being maintained
After 13 years, pgBackRest's maintainer abandoned the PostgreSQL backup tool when Crunchy Data's acquisition left no path for compatible employment or sponsorship, orphaning critical infrastructure for the community.
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