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Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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Novosibirsk State University held the grand opening of a branded zone for Postgres Professional, the market leader in data management and processing systems (DBMS). The zone is located on the first floor of the NSU academic building (1 Pirogova Street). The opening was attended by NSU Rector and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Dmitry Pyshny, Dean Faculty of Information Technology (FIT) NSU Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Mikhail Lavrentyev and Postgres Professional CEO Ivan Panchenko. Following the official presentation, there was time for informal networking, and company-sponsored prize drawings were held.
NSU Rector Dmitry Pyshny thanked the company for its cooperation and emphasized the importance of working with industrial partners:
"Creating a branded zone is an excellent marketing practice, and the key here is not only to remind people of our presence, but, most importantly, to demonstrate a friendly attitude, highlighting our mutual trust and prospects for cooperation. Having a reliable industrial partner is a true asset and a significant achievement for NSU. Therefore, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the company for standing by our side and showing interest in the university not only for finding future employees but also for joint projects. Your laboratory work and your colleagues who teach here are especially valuable, sharing the latest knowledge and experience with students—both in the educational process and in the development of cutting-edge technologies."
Postgres Professional is a Russian database management system developer and NSU partner in the field of systems programming. The company's activities in Akademgorodok cover the full cycle of specialist training: from research in the LabSUBDFIT laboratory to professional internships and a dedicated section at the International Scientific Student Conference (ISSC-2026). The company creates an environment for the development of technologies and talent in the field of data science. According to the 2024 CSR study, the company ranks first among market leaders in data management and processing systems. The Postgres Professional team is also actively developing the open-source PostgreSQL database management system. It ranks first in Russia and is among the top five internationally for contributions to the PostgreSQL open source code.
"I'd like to say that we have many excellent partners, but the university's industrial partners hold a special place among them. Even if you look at the International Scientific and Technical Conference and other events, it's clear that Postgres Professional isn't just looking for recruits and future employees; it's investing in the development of database technologies. I'd also like to point out that the company organizes its own conferences and encourages, and sometimes even funds, our students' trips to these professional events, where they present their papers. This creates a wonderful connection: students achieve excellent results thanks to the interesting challenges the company offers. This collaboration is a true synergy between education and business, something we can be proud of and want to develop further. I hope the lab will continue to grow. I'm especially pleased that it is primarily founded by graduates of our university, and that's truly wonderful," noted Mikhail Lavrentyev, Dean of the NSU Faculty of Information Technologies.
The space's functionality is focused on effective teamwork. It features a 3x3m whiteboard and mobile puzzle tables made of durable plastic. The trapezoidal shape of the furniture allows for quick transformation to suit current tasks. All furnishings, with the exception of chairs, are custom-made. For comfortable use of technology, 28 power points are provided.
"Our company has a long-standing partnership with the university, and we are very grateful for its warm welcome and support. Thanks to the university, we were able to not only open this wonderful space but also implement numerous joint projects: a student lab operates here, summer schools are held, our courses are taught, and students defend their theses in computer science and other fields. All of this represents cutting-edge research in databases, which is being implemented in products used by major companies in our country, and some even abroad," said Ivan Panchenko, CEO of Postgres Professional.
Postgres Professional's key task was to design a multifunctional space combining work, leisure, and educational areas. The rich color palette of Postgres Professional's corporate style is combined with carefully considered ergonomics, creating a comfortable environment for NSU students. The visual centerpiece of the space is a large-scale image of an elephant, a recognizable symbol of the Postgres community, and an inspiring quote from the company's CEO, Ivan Panchenko.
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