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Date Published
Author
Mike Freedman
Word count
2629
Language
English
Hacker News points
134

Summary

Timescale Cloud has launched its new consumption-based, low-cost object storage layer that allows developers to transparently tier their data across disk and Amazon S3 while accessing it as if it all lived in one single continuous PostgreSQL table. This feature expands the boundaries of traditional databases, enabling developers to store an infinite amount of data at a lower cost than traditional cloud storage options. The new functionality is designed to empower developers with exceptional data infrastructure to build the next wave of computing applications that leverage time-series and real-time analytical data. With Timescale Cloud's object storage layer, developers can now pay only for what they store, eliminating the need for pre-allocated storage and reducing costs by an order of magnitude compared to traditional disk-based storage options. The feature is designed to provide a seamless developer experience, allowing developers to continue interacting with their data as if it were stored in one single table, while minimizing latency costs associated with accessing tiered data.