Marc Linster, the CTO of EnterpriseDB (EDB), joins me recently on Tech Talks Daily to talk about the benefits and growing popularity of open source database technology. With over 20 years of experience in the database industry, Marc is a leading expert on Postgres, an open source database system that has seen tremendous growth in recent years. EDB is a leading provider of enterprise-class software and services that enable businesses and governments to fully leverage the power of Postgres. As the world's leading open-source database, Postgres is highly scalable, flexible, and performant. As a result, it is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries, including finance, government, media, and IT. During our conversation, Marc explained how Postgres has evolved over the years to become a highly reliable and secure database system suitable for even the most mission-critical applications. He also highlighted the benefits of open source technology, such as the ability to unlock innovation and rapidly iterate on software. As the role of the CTO continues to evolve, Marc discussed how EDB is helping its clients to harness the full potential of Postgres. With deep database expertise and 24x7 global support, EDB ensures that its clients can leverage the power of Postgres to drive business growth and innovation. Finally, we discussed the broader tech landscape and how C-suite executives navigate the ongoing shift from proprietary to open-source software. Marc provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in a variety of industries and how they can take advantage of open source technology to drive growth and innovation.  If you're interested in learning more about the benefits of open source database technology or how to leverage the power of Postgres for your business, be sure to check out our conversation.