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MotherDuck Launches European Cloud Region

In a significant development for businesses in Europe, MotherDuck—the innovative serverless data warehouse powered by DuckDB—has unveiled the private preview of its first European region hosted in Frankfurt, Germany. This exciting expansion marks a pivotal moment for MotherDuck and its ability to cater specifically to European organizations, focusing on compliance and the demand for superior analytics performance.

Addressing Data Residency Needs

As businesses increasingly prioritize data privacy and residency due to stringent GDPR regulations, this new cloud region ensures that all data stays within EU borders. MotherDuck’s innovative architecture not only meets these critical compliance requirements but also delivers exceptional performance, allowing organizations to conduct real-time analytics seamlessly.

“DuckDB originated at CWI in Amsterdam, and it’s thrilling to see it now expanding further into Europe,” shared Jordan Tigani, CEO and Co-Founder of MotherDuck. “With this new EU region, companies such as Trunkrs can leverage our serverless platform for swift and efficient analytics, all while maintaining their data securely within Europe.”

Real-Life Impact on Businesses

The Netherlands-based delivery service Trunkrs is one of the first companies to migrate its operations away from Amazon Redshift to MotherDuck. Faced with performance bottlenecks that hindered their operational decision-making, the switch to MotherDuck has revolutionized their analytics process. “The responsiveness is remarkable; we can delve deeper into our analytics because we’re not hindered by speed,” stated Hidde Stokvis, COO of Trunkrs, emphasizing the efficiency gains that have been pivotal for their business.

Expanding Collaborative Network

In conjunction with launching the EU region, MotherDuck is also establishing partnerships with key European entities such as Artefact, Codecentric AG, Corail Analytics, and Xebia. Just as important, tech partners such as dltHub and Omni are members of the Modern Duck Stack ecosystem, providing integrated solutions that enhance the overall experience for businesses looking for data analytics and business intelligence solutions in Europe.

Availability and Future Plans

Currently, the European region is in a private preview phase, with plans for a broader availability rollout expected later this fall. Organizations interested in utilizing these capabilities can join a waitlist to receive updates and notifications about the launch.

About MotherDuck

Founded by industry veterans who have led initiatives in some of the most pioneering data companies, MotherDuck’s mission is to make data analytics enjoyable and accessible. These efforts are built upon the foundation of DuckDB—a cutting-edge open-source database. By merging the simplicity and power of DuckDB with the scalability of cloud technology, MotherDuck aims to create a frictionless experience for users, enabling businesses of all sizes to harness the power of data-driven insights efficiently.

With the expansion into Europe, MotherDuck is poised to support a dynamic range of businesses with the tools they need for modern analytics, reinforcing its position as a leader in the serverless data warehouse industry.