PostgreSQL
database that scales
PostgreSQL is our primary database. ACID compliant, extensible, and proven at scale. With pgvector for AI applications.
ACID
compliant
pgvector
for AI
Battle-tested
at scale
20 let
of PostgreSQL experience
What is
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL is the primary relational database in the Cognito Works technology stack. We use it for transactional systems, B2B portals, e-commerce platforms, and AI applications — everywhere data integrity and performance matter.
Why
PostgreSQL
ACID compliance, advanced data types, performance at scale, and enterprise-grade reliability. Four reasons why we choose PostgreSQL for critical systems.
ACID and data integrity
Full transaction support, foreign keys, constraints. Data is consistent and reliable even under heavy concurrent load.
Advanced data types
JSONB, arrays, hstore, full-text search. Relational database flexibility without needing to add NoSQL. pgvector for AI embeddings.
Performance and scalability
Partitioning, parallel queries, connection pooling. From thousands to millions of records without compromise.
Enterprise-grade reliability
Proven in production for over 25 years. Active development, regular releases, commercial support available.
Key features
PostgreSQL
Transactional systems
ACID guarantees for e-commerce, payment systems, and financial data. Every operation is atomic and consistent.
Complex queries
Window functions, CTEs, recursive queries. Analytics and reporting directly in the database without external tools.
JSONB & hybrid data
Structured and semi-structured data in one database. Document model flexibility with relational guarantees.
Replication & backups
Streaming replication, point-in-time recovery. Automatic backups and disaster recovery as standard.
Monitoring & tuning
EXPLAIN ANALYZE, pg_stat_statements, Grafana integration. Proactive performance optimization, not reactive firefighting.
Security
Row-level security, encryption, audit logging. Database layer operated in compliance with ISO 27001.
What we build
on PostgreSQL
E-commerce platforms
Marco 3.0. Transactional data, orders, payments, inventory. ACID guarantees for every operation.
B2B portals
Smith A. Partner data, pricing, orders, collaboration history. Multi-tenant with row-level security.
B2B portals
Smith A. Partner data, pricing, orders, collaboration history. Multi-tenant with row-level security.
Content platforms
Sulu CMS. Page and article data, media management, search indexes. Optimized queries for content delivery.
AI applications
pgvector for AI embeddings. Semantic search, RAG pipelines, vector similarity queries alongside transactional data.
Analytics & reporting
Window functions, CTEs, materialized views. Business intelligence directly in the database.
Frequently asked questions
PostgreSQL is a free, open-source relational database. Enterprise-grade, ACID compliant, with 25+ years of active development.
For enterprise workloads, PostgreSQL wins on advanced data types, complex queries, and extensibility. MySQL is simpler but more limited.
Yes. With proper indexing, partitioning, and connection pooling, PostgreSQL handles millions of records and thousands of concurrent connections.
Yes. pgvector extension enables vector similarity search directly in PostgreSQL. Ideal for RAG pipelines and semantic search.
