Businesses increasingly rely on time-stamped data to enhance operations, but traditional systems struggle to keep pace with the demands of real-time analytics. InfluxDB 3 addresses these challenges by integrating a Python Processing Engine directly within the database, enabling real-time processing and action on time series data. This approach eliminates the delays and complexities associated with legacy systems that rely on external processors, allowing teams to run Python scripts for filtering, transforming, and automating data workflows internally. By doing so, it reduces tool sprawl, cuts infrastructure costs, and improves response times, thereby enhancing operational agility. The Python Processing Engine utilizes plugins and triggers to provide precise control over when and how scripts execute, streamlining operations and accelerating decision-making without the need for additional infrastructure.