Case Study: Plexigrid achieves 350x faster queries and simpler database operations with TimescaleDB from Tiger Data

Plexigrid gets 350x faster queries with Timescale

Plexigrid, an electrical grid optimization software company, faced significant scaling challenges with their initial proof-of-concept architecture, which relied on four separate databases including InfluxDB for time-series telemetry. This multi-database setup was expensive, operationally brittle, and suffered from unpredictable ingestion failures and high memory requirements, preventing them from reliably scaling their service for Distribution System Operators (DSOs).

By implementing TimescaleDB from Timescale, Plexigrid consolidated their entire stack into a single database solution. This transition resulted in a 44% faster ingest rate, a 95% reduction in storage requirements, and query performance that was 350 times faster, with some analytical queries dropping from 5 minutes to half a second. The solution from Timescale provided the predictable performance and simplified architecture needed for Plexigrid to deliver reliable, real-time grid visibility to their utility customers.

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