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Oct 24, 2023 · Databases

MariaDB’s Bold Move: Dropping SkySQL & Xpand While Securing a $26.5M Loan

MariaDB announced the discontinuation of its SkySQL DBaaS and Xpand distributed backend, a 28% staff reduction, and a $26.5 million loan to stabilize finances, prompting analyst criticism and raising questions about the future of its cloud database strategy.