Pinterest launched a next-generation CDC-based database ingestion framework using Kafka, Flink, Spark, and Iceberg. The system reduces data availability latency from 24+ hours to 15 minutes, processes ...

Merging massive client databases is tough. In finance, it usually means headaches, involving lost data, slow transactions, and plenty of ...

Abstract: NoSQL databases, known for their flexibility and scalability, have become pivotal in handling diverse and unstructured data. However, their schema-less nature introduces significant ...

Even though traditional databases now support vector types, vector-native databases have the edge for AI development. Here’s how to choose. AI is turning the idea of a database on its head.

Microsoft’s donation of DocumentDB to the Linux Foundation marks a strategic shift in the NoSQL database landscape, creating the first vendor-neutral document database standard that could reshape how ...

In today’s data-driven world, databases form the backbone of modern applications—from mobile apps to enterprise systems. Understanding the different types of databases and their applications is ...

Adam Kissel is a visiting fellow in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation. He is a former deputy assistant secretary for higher education programs at the U.S. Department of ...