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AWS Launches Aurora DSQL, a Distributed SQL Database Promising 4X Speed Over Google Spanner with 99.999% Multi-Region Availability

Dec 3, 2024, 05:12 PM

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled significant updates to its database offerings at the AWS re:Invent conference, including the introduction of Amazon Aurora DSQL, a new distributed SQL database designed for virtually unlimited scalability. Aurora DSQL is marketed as a competitor to Google Spanner, boasting claims of being four times faster in database reads and writes. Additionally, AWS has enhanced its DynamoDB service with global tables that utilize a similar distributed architecture, catering to the needs of global companies seeking consistent, high-performance database solutions. The new features aim to provide strong consistency and 99.999% multi-region availability. Aurora DSQL is fully compatible with PostgreSQL and offers a serverless option, allowing users to avoid infrastructure management. AWS executives highlighted the importance of these advancements in meeting the demands of modern cloud applications.