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Date Published
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Tony Burton, Senior Manager, Customer Marketing
Word count
436
Language
English
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Summary

NoSQL databases, also known as document databases, have become widely adopted by Global 2000 companies and major public cloud providers due to their ability to handle the exponential growth in the volume and variety of corporate data over the past decade. Unlike traditional relational databases that rely on a strict schema for tabular data, NoSQL databases utilize JSON and key-value schemes, allowing for rapid data retrieval and enhanced scalability across multiple servers. This adaptability makes NoSQL ideal for managing heterogeneous data sets, which include multimedia data alongside traditional spreadsheets, and supports use cases such as personalization, real-time big data, content management, and fraud detection. The rise of NoSQL is largely attributed to improvements in data management, which have significantly bolstered their speed and query capabilities, making them well-suited to contemporary enterprise needs.