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Relational or Document: How to Choose the Ideal Data Foundation for AI-Ready, Adaptive Systems

In a world accelerating with AI, the foundation of your business—your database—is more critical than ever. The old ways of doing things are no longer enough. In this white paper, “Relational or Document: How to Choose the Ideal Data Foundation for AI-Ready, Adaptive Systems,” we’ll explore why traditional relational databases are holding businesses back and how modern document databases are built for the future of AI-driven applications. We'll show you how to choose the right data foundation to keep pace with rapid change and stay ahead of the competition.

Read the white paper to learn:

  • Why the rigid schemas and scaling limitations of relational databases are a mismatch for today's dynamic applications and AI workloads.
  • How document databases provide flexible data models that can handle all forms of data, from structured to unstructured, in a single system.
  • How MongoDB’s scale-out architecture and native features like built-in sharding deliver the scalability and performance needed for massive data volumes and high traffic.
  • Why MongoDB’s native support for vector search and other AI capabilities eliminates the need for complex, bolt-on solutions and frees developers to focus on innovation.
  • How companies like Novo Nordisk are leveraging MongoDB to build AI applications that accelerate their business goals and create real-world impact.

Legacy databases were designed for a bygone era, and in a world where software is now a dynamic, problem-solving partner, your data infrastructure can't afford to be a burden. This guide is your blueprint for moving beyond the technical debt and inefficiencies of the past. Download the white paper now to discover how to build applications that not only keep pace with but actively shape the fast-changing world of AI.


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