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  • Mar 18, 2026

    • Improved
    • Aiven for Apache Kafka® Connect

    ENV secret provider for Aiven for Apache Kafka® Connect

    Added support for configuring an ENV secret provider for Aiven for Apache Kafka® Connect. The ENV provider securely stores secrets in the service user_config and allows connector configurations to reference them using ${PROVIDER_NAME:SECRET_KEY}.

    Configuration is available through the Aiven API, Aiven CLI, and Aiven Provider for Terraform. The feature is not available in the Aiven Console.

    For more information, see Configure secret providers.

  • Mar 17, 2026

    • New
    • UpCloud

    New UpCloud regions: Copenhagen (dk-cph) and Stavanger (no-svg)

    We have expanded our cloud coverage! You can now deploy Aiven services in two new UpCloud regions: Copenhagen, Denmark (dk-cph) and Stavanger, Norway (no-svg).

    Learn more:

  • Mar 17, 2026

    • New
    • Aiven for Valkey™

    Aiven for Valkey™ now supports multiple concurrent versions

    We are introducing multi-version support for Aiven for Valkey™. You can now choose between the two latest upstream Valkey versions when creating or upgrading your services. This flexibility is available for both standalone and clustered modes, allowing you to test new features or maintain environment stability on your own schedule.

    For more details and upgrade instructions, see our documentation.

  • Mar 17, 2026

    • New
    • Aiven for Valkey™

    Aiven for Valkey™ 9.0 is here

    We’ve added support for Valkey 9.0, a major release focused on high-scale performance and more granular data control. This version is particularly beneficial for users running large-scale clusters or complex data structures.

    Key highlights

    • Hash field expiration: You can now set TTLs (time-to-live) on individual fields within a single Hash key using commands like HEXPIRE and HTTL. This reduces memory overhead by allowing specific pieces of data to expire without needing to delete the entire key or split data across multiple keys.
    • Major throughput boosts:
      • Zero-copy & prefetching: Up to 40% higher throughput for pipelined requests and 20% for large responses.
      • Multipath TCP: Reduces network latency by up to 25%.

    Get started

    You can now select version 9.0 when creating a new service or upgrade your existing service directly in the Aiven Console.

  • Mar 13, 2026

    Controlled maintenance updates for Aiven for PostgreSQL® (limited availability)

    Aiven for PostgreSQL® now supports controlled maintenance updates in limited availability. You can define user_config.switchover_windows so primary promotion during maintenance happens in your preferred low-traffic periods.

    Configured switchover windows apply to maintenance updates started automatically during the maintenance window and to manually started maintenance updates. This gives you more predictable maintenance timing and helps reduce operational impact.

    For more information, see Controlled maintenance updates in Aiven for PostgreSQL®.

  • Mar 11, 2026

    PG Studio: AI-powered SQL editor for Aiven for PostgreSQL® (early availability)

    PG Studio is a web-based, AI-enhanced data visualizer and querying tool built directly into the Aiven Console. It simplifies data interaction by combining a traditional workspace with an intelligent co-pilot, allowing you to move from natural language prompts to runnable SQL in seconds—without local setup or external clients.

    Key features

    This early availability release features the following:

    • Natural language to SQL: Generate precise SQL by describing your goal in plain English. The AI uses your unique schema map to ensure queries are context-aware and accurate.
    • Interactive schema mapping: Visualize your database structure through a dynamic map of tables, columns, and relationships, making it easy to navigate complex data models.
    • Query insights & explanations: Get instant breakdowns of existing queries, complex joins, or unfamiliar database objects to speed up troubleshooting and onboarding.
    • Zero configuration: Available instantly for all Aiven for PostgreSQL® services—optimized for fast debugging, data exploration, and ad-hoc analysis.

    Security and stability guardrails

    To protect your production environments, PG Studio includes built-in enterprise-grade safeguards:

    • Privacy-first AI: Your data remains yours. We use only schema metadata for context; your actual database content is never used to train AI models.
    • Automatic safety limits: Includes single-statement validation and a 30-second query timeout to prevent runaway processes and maintain service stability.

    To get started, explore our public documentation and check out the Introducing Aiven’s PG Studio blog post.

  • Mar 10, 2026

    Upgrade Apache Kafka® services from ZooKeeper to KRaft

    Existing Aiven for Apache Kafka® services running Apache Kafka 3.8 can now migrate from ZooKeeper to KRaft when upgrading to Apache Kafka 3.9. The migration runs automatically as part of the standard service upgrade.

    Key considerations

    • Upgrading a service from Kafka 3.8 to Kafka 3.9 automatically migrates the service from ZooKeeper to KRaft.
    • The upgrade involves rolling restarts, which may cause temporary client reconnections.
    • ZooKeeper-related controller metrics are no longer available after migration.
    • Migration rollout includes temporary limitations such as supported service plans, migration windows, and limits on concurrent migrations.
    • Migrating to KRaft is required before upgrading to Apache Kafka 4.0 or later.

    For details, see KRaft in Aiven for Apache Kafka®.

  • Mar 4, 2026

    TimescaleDB 2.25.2 for Aiven for PostgreSQL® released

    TimescaleDB extension version 2.25.2 is now available for Aiven for PostgreSQL®. This release introduces performance improvements and bug fixes. Upgrade to 2.25.2 at your earliest convenience to make sure you use the most robust and secure version available.

    For details on all TimescaleDB releases, see the release notes.

  • Mar 3, 2026

    TimescaleDB 2.25.1 for Aiven for PostgreSQL® released

    TimescaleDB extension version 2.25.1 is now available for Aiven for PostgreSQL®. This release introduces performance improvements and bug fixes. Upgrade to 2.25.1 at your earliest convenience to make sure you use the most robust and secure version available.

    For details on all TimescaleDB releases, see the release notes.