In today's dynamic business landscape, databases serve as the backbone of operations, powering essential functions that drive success — from customer relationship management to product lifecycles to new business engagements. For most, databases are an invisible yet indispensable tool, noticed only when they fail to deliver. However, for the dedicated professionals steering the ship of database operations - the DBAs, SREs, CIOs, and CTOs - the story is profoundly different.

At Percona, we recognize the critical role that database management plays in the heartbeat of an organization. To shed light on the state of database management, we surveyed nearly 300 IT professionals across the spectrum of database operations. Their insights provide a roadmap for understanding the challenges, trends, and success factors that shape database management today.

Join Percona Community Manager, Joe Brockmeier for a fireside chat with Percona's VP of Professional and Project Services, Joni DeYoung and Barrett Chambers, Director of Solutions Engineering, as they unveil the survey results. Our panel of experts will delve into the self-evaluations of these professionals and their organizations, providing a unique perspective on database operations. They will also explore the factors guiding decisions on database solutions, deployment models, and support and management processes.