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My AI Predictions for 2026: From Hype Cycle Reset to Structural Transformation

My AI Predictions for 2026: From Hype Cycle Reset to Structural Transformation

AI in 2026 will move beyond hype toward consolidation, cost efficiency, and real business impact. Explore key predictions shaping the next phase of artificial intelligence.

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Unified Database Explained: A Practical Guide to Modern Data Workloads

Unified Database Explained: A Practical Guide to Modern Data Workloads

Explore how a unified database approach simplifies modern data architectures by handling time series, geospatial, JSON, vectors, logs, and AI workloads in one system. Learn how CrateDB reduces complexity and delivers real time analytics at scale.

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data historians vs time series databases

Data Historians vs Time Series Databases: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Need?

Understand the difference between a data historian and a time series database. Compare architectures, use cases, scalability, and when to use each. Learn why modern industrial and IoT teams often combine both — and how CrateDB fits into a unified data stack.

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Inside CrateDB’s Real-Time Query Engine: Aggregations, Ad-Hoc Queries, Hybrid Search, and AI

Inside CrateDB’s Real-Time Query Engine: Aggregations, Ad-Hoc Queries, Hybrid Search, and AI

Discover how CrateDB’s real-time query engine delivers instant insights with powerful capabilities like aggregations, ad-hoc queries, hybrid search, and AI features, all using standard SQL.

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What Is a Time Series Database (and Why CrateDB Goes Beyond It)

What Is a Time Series Database (and Why CrateDB Goes Beyond It)

A time series database manages data indexed by time, enabling fast analysis of streaming data. Discover how CrateDB combines SQL simplicity, unlimited cardinality, and context enrichment to deliver real-time insights at scale.

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What Is a Columnar Database (and Why It Matters for Real-Time Analytics)

What Is a Columnar Database (and Why It Matters for Real-Time Analytics)

Learn how columnar databases optimize analytical performance and how CrateDB combines columnar speed with real-time ingestion and PostgreSQL simplicity.

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The Real-Time SaaS Stack: How Modern SaaS Products Build Instant Insights

The Real-Time SaaS Stack: How Modern SaaS Products Build Instant Insights

Discover how modern SaaS platforms leverage real-time analytics to enhance user experience, optimize operations, and gain a competitive edge.

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Smarter Edge, Faster Insights: How CrateDB Powers Real-Time IoT and AI at the Edge

Smarter Edge, Faster Insights: How CrateDB Powers Real-Time IoT and AI at the Edge

Discover how CrateDB enables real-time analytics and AI at the edge, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs across various industries.

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Inside CrateDB: How Storage Optimization Powers Real-Time Analytics at Scale

Inside CrateDB: How Storage Optimization Powers Real-Time Analytics at Scale

Discover how CrateDB’s Lucene-based storage optimizes real-time analytics, enabling efficient, scalable, and adaptive data management for continuous insights.

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From Batch to Real-Time: When It’s Time to Move Beyond Data Warehouses and Lakes

From Batch to Real-Time: When It’s Time to Move Beyond Data Warehouses and Lakes

Discover how moving beyond traditional data warehouses and lakes to real-time databases like CrateDB can revolutionize decision-making and operational efficiency.

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