The Case for Distributed SQL Streaming Databases

What it does

The statement above may seem provocative, but there is an element of truth in it. As businesses strives to leverage data for implementing new business models, it becomes clear that the existing data stack falls short. The traditional data stack was not designed for today’s ultra-low latency requirements. Before delving into the emerging requirements of new applications, it is important to step back and understand the expectations of data-driven organizations. Equally important is identifying common trends in data characteristics that are driving these new requirements. Let's take a trip down memory lane to about a decade ago. During that time, the key trend in the data and analytics field…from risingwave.com

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