Celebrating 20 Years of ODBMS.org: Charting the Evolution of Data
September 8, 2025 – San Francisco, CA, Seoul, South Korea, Frankfurt, Germany:
ODBMS.org, the influential online resource for the data management community, is proud to announce its 20th anniversary. For two decades, the platform has been a trusted guide for navigating the complex and ever-evolving world of data platforms, witnessing paradigm shifts from core database principles to the current AI-driven revolution.
Since its inception, ODBMS.org has grown in lockstep with the industry it serves, providing a vital resource for understanding the entire data ecosystem. While remaining committed to high-quality content, the platform has expanded its focus to embrace the most transformative technologies of our time. Its cutting-edge content now centers on three core pillars: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI, Modern Data Platforms, and a comprehensive Spectrum of Databases, including relational, NoSQL, vector, document, key-value, graph, and time-series and more.
A hallmark of ODBMS.org has always been its ability to bring insights directly from the brilliant minds who build and shape the industry. Through its ODBMS Industry Watch Blog, the platform has featured in-depth interviews with technology pioneers such as Philippe Kahn, Vinton Cerf, Jimmy Wales, Bjarne Stroustrup, and Alan Kay. In addition, the popular Expert Q&A series provides a platform for industry experts to share their knowledge on specific technologies and trends, serving as an invaluable educational resource for the community.
Reflecting on the milestone, Prof. Roberto V. Zicari, Editor of ODBMS.org, said:
“When we started ODBMS.org twenty years ago, our goal was to provide clarity in the complex world of data management. Today, as we stand at the AI frontier, that mission is more critical than ever. We’ve evolved from explaining object databases to demystifying generative AI, but our core commitment to providing deep insights for our readers has never wavered. I am incredibly proud of the community we’ve built and deeply grateful to our contributors and sponsors who make this journey possible. The next chapter for data management is being written now, and we will be there to help navigate it.”
As ODBMS.org celebrates its 20-year legacy, it looks to the future with a renewed commitment to providing free, clear, authoritative, and high-quality content. The platform’s continued service is made possible by the generous and continuous support of its sponsors over the years.
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Media Contact:
Roberto V. Zicari
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