The time series data market is gaining momentum, with recent entrants like Amazon Web Services (AWS) launching their own hosted time series database, Timestream. This development serves as validation for InfluxData's existing platform, which is a purpose-built solution designed to meet the unique needs of modern enterprises. The entry of AWS into the market highlights the need for robust and specialized solutions like InfluxData's, as building on existing multipurpose databases is not suitable for time series data management. With more competition in the market, InfluxData sees an affirmation of the broader market opportunity and a further validation of its platform's value.