2025 State of Database Report

Nearly half of executives believe their teams have a unified monitoring environment, but only 40% of DBAs agree. This report explores what this disconnect means for your business, revealing risks to performance, reliability, and talent retention.

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Stop Firefighting, Start Innovating

Overwhelmed by disruptions? Our report shows how to get started with proactive database performance management, empowering your team to shift from reactive tasks to strategic architecture.

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Automate and optimize with AI/ML

DBAs in unified environments see greater returns on AI adoption. 62% of those using AI say it helped them diagnose performance issues faster, and 60% report more reliable routine task execution. Learn more about how AI assists with diagnostics and automation to free up time for your team.

Secure by Design

DBAs are 12% more likely than IT executives to cite security and compliance as a challenge to adopting new tools. Learn why DBAs, as the 'early warning system' for the organization, are the first to spot these risks. This principle is at the core of our Secure by Design framework, guiding how we approach security and cyber resiliency.

The State of Database: Key Questions Answered

  • State of DB

    DBAs are considering leaving their jobs due to burnout and pressure. This is often caused by 'firefighting'—spending an average of 27 hours per week on reactive work. This fatigue slows incident response and increases the chance of human error.

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The growing gap between what DBAs are responsible for and what they're equipped to manage creates significant risk. Download the report to get a clear, actionable plan.

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