Crest Infosolutions LLC, a global provider of open-source enterprise solutions, has officially joined the MariaDB Foundation as a Silver Sponsor. This strategic move deepens Crest’s longstanding commitment to open-source innovation and reinforces its dedication to delivering secure, scalable, and future-ready technologies to organizations navigating digital transformation.
The MariaDB Foundation, the steward of the world’s most popular open-source database server, has welcomed Crest Infosolutions into its growing network of ecosystem supporters. By partnering with the Foundation, Crest is doubling down on its mission to empower enterprises with open, interoperable systems that drive long-term business agility and technological independence.
“We are excited to welcome Crest Infosolutions to the MariaDB Foundation sponsor family,” said Anna Widenius, CEO of the MariaDB Foundation. “As experts in enterprise content management, BPM, and AI-driven solutions, Crest represents exactly the kind of real-world use case MariaDB Server’s vector search capabilities was built for. Their support reflects a shared belief in open source innovation with integrity-where advanced technology like vector search becomes truly enterprise-ready.”
Driving Innovation Across Enterprises with Open-Source Excellence
For over a decade, Crest Infosolutions has been a trusted technology partner to public sector agencies, financial institutions, and enterprises across the globe. Its focus on building modular digital platforms-leveraging open-source technologies-has consistently helped clients modernize legacy systems, automate workflows, and unlock the power of data in real-time.
Already a long-standing partner of MariaDB plc, Crest’s Silver Sponsorship with the Foundation is a natural progression in its open-source journey. The sponsorship will help accelerate the collaborative development of MariaDB Server, particularly in emerging areas such as AI-readiness and high-performance analytics.
“At Crest, we believe open-source technologies are not just cost-effective-they’re transformational,” said Hemant Prasad, CEO of Crest Infosolutions. “Our sponsorship of the MariaDB Foundation reflects our deep commitment to the open-source ecosystem. We’ve built a future-ready platform that integrates MariaDB with Alfresco, Activiti, Kong Gateway, and GenAI tools, giving clients the flexibility to innovate without constraints.”
A Powerful Open-Source Stack Anchored by MariaDB
Crest’s enterprise technology stack integrates MariaDB Enterprise Server at its core, providing a secure, high-performance database engine for mission-critical applications. The stack is designed to support hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, addressing the growing demand for scalable, containerized, and AI-enabled environments.
Some of the key components in Crest’s open-source portfolio include:
- MariaDB Enterprise Platform with Vector Search: Enables support for OLTP, OLAP, and GenAI use cases, enhancing search and recommendation features across large datasets.
- Alfresco Digital Business Platform: An open-source ECM platform for electronic document and records management, trusted by governments and large enterprises.
- Activiti BPM Engine: A lightweight process automation engine that empowers organizations to model, execute, and monitor workflows.
- Kong Enterprise API Gateway: Provides centralized management of APIs and microservices with robust security and observability.
- GenAI for Alfresco: Crest’s innovative extension for integrating generative AI models into Alfresco-based platforms, driving document understanding and content intelligence.
Together, these technologies form a cohesive ecosystem for digital transformation, enabling clients to automate business processes, secure data assets, and deliver seamless user experiences-without vendor lock-in.
Enabling Innovation Across Sectors
From financial services to public governance, Crest has helped organizations solve complex digital challenges using its open-source approach. In the insurance sector, it has deployed Kong Gateway and MariaDB to enable secure, real-time verification of policy data across distributed systems. In the public sector, it has implemented Alfresco Records Management and MariaDB to build scalable e-government platforms that ensure compliance and accessibility.
Crest’s modular approach also enables clients to progressively modernize their architecture. Whether starting with content services or building AI-powered search into a legacy platform, the integration of MariaDB ensures each layer of the stack performs at scale and adheres to enterprise-grade standards.
“Our clients aren’t looking for siloed tools-they want end-to-end ecosystems that evolve with their business,” added Hemant Prasad. “By integrating MariaDB’s latest capabilities like vector search, we’re giving them the power to build smarter, faster, and more resilient digital services.”
A Shared Vision for the Future
The MariaDB Foundation serves as the custodian of MariaDB Server, fostering a vibrant community of developers and driving standards for performance, transparency, and security. As a Silver Sponsor, Crest Infosolutions will contribute not only resources but also field insights, helping the Foundation align its roadmap with real-world enterprise needs.
With generative AI reshaping how businesses think about data, Crest and the Foundation are aligned in ensuring that innovations like vector search and AI-enhanced queries remain accessible, auditable, and enterprise-ready.
“Crest’s expertise in real-world deployment of open-source systems brings immense value to our community,” said Anna Widenius. “Their work exemplifies the Foundation’s mission, to keep MariaDB Server open, innovative, and responsive to emerging enterprise demands.”
About MariaDB Foundation
The MariaDB Foundation supports continuity and open development of MariaDB Server. Its mission is to guarantee that MariaDB Server will always be a free and open database, fostering collaboration and contributions from the open-source community worldwide. The Foundation provides engineering support, releases, and documentation to sustain a vibrant and transparent database project.
To learn more, visit: https://mariadb.org
About Crest Infosolutions
Crest Infosolutions LLC is a global technology company specializing in open-source enterprise solutions. From digital content services to AI automation and secure data platforms, Crest helps organizations around the world modernize their operations and future-proof their IT infrastructure. With proven expertise in government, financial services, and large-scale enterprise environments, Crest is a trusted partner in delivering innovation with integrity.
To learn more about Crest Infosolutions, visit: https://crestsolution.com
