Directus 9, the first Open Data Platform, has been launched as a fully open-source and scalable solution designed to democratize data access within organizations, allowing users from developers to marketers to manage data securely without needing to migrate it from existing SQL databases. This release, marked by a new 100% JavaScript codebase offering tenfold performance improvement over its PHP predecessors, supports major SQL vendors and enhances caching, authentication, and granular user permissions. The platform's new Directus Insights module enables customizable dashboards and data visualizations without requiring SQL queries, catering to business users and data scientists. The milestone of 10 million Docker downloads underscores the platform's popularity among container-native developers, with notable companies like AT&T and the United States Navy using Directus. The platform is available for self-hosting via Docker, GitHub, and NPM, with additional cloud offerings for more tailored solutions.