Apache Cassandra 5.0 redefines what teams can expect from an open-source distributed database. With performance breakthroughs like Trie Memtables, Storage Attached Indexes (SAI), and Unified Compaction Strategy, it delivers faster throughput, predictable latency, and smarter operational efficiency.

ScyllaDB’s shift to a source-available license with a 10TB data cap is causing many large-scale data teams to reconsider their NoSQL database choices. Apache Cassandra 5.0 now stands out as the leading open-source, high-performance distributed database, offering dramatic improvements in storage efficiency, operational reliability, and ease of scaling.

Sustainability has become essential in technology and cloud infrastructure, with clients expecting solutions that minimize environmental impact as AI drives rapid growth in data center energy and water use.