MongoDB’s 2024 Year in Review
It’s hard to believe that another year is almost over! 2024 was a transformative year for MongoDB, and it was marked by both innovation and releases that further our commitment to empowering customers, developers, and partners worldwide.
So without further ado, let’s dive into MongoDB’s 2024 highlights. We’ll also share our executive team’s predictions of what 2025 might have in store.
A look back at 2024
MongoDB 8.0: The most performant version of MongoDB ever
In October we released
MongoDB 8.0
, the fastest, most resilient, secure, and reliable version of MongoDB yet. Architectural optimizations in MongoDB 8.0 have significantly improved the database’s performance, with 36% faster reads and 59% higher throughput for updates. Our new architecture also makes horizontal scaling cheaper and faster. Finally, working with encrypted data is easier than ever, thanks to the addition of range queries in
Queryable Encryption
(which allows customers to encrypt, store, and perform queries directly on data).
Whether you’re a startup building your first app, or you’re a global enterprise managing mission-critical workloads, MongoDB 8.0 offers unmatched power and flexibility, solidifying MongoDB’s place as the world’s most popular document database.
Learn more about what makes 8.0 the best version of MongoDB ever on the
MongoDB 8.0 page
.
Delivering customer value with the MongoDB AI Applications Program
AI applications
have become a cornerstone of modern software, and MongoDB is committed to equipping customers with the technology, tools, and support they need to succeed on their AI journey. That’s why we launched the
MongoDB AI Applications Program (MAAP)
in 2024, a comprehensive program designed to accelerate the development of AI applications.
By offering customers resources like access to AI specialists, an ecosystem of leading AI and tech companies, and AI architectural best practices supported by integrated services, MAAP helps solve customers’ most pressing business challenges, unlocks competitive advantages, and accelerates time to value for AI investments. Overall, MAAP’s aim is to set customers on the path to AI success.
Visit the
MongoDB AI Applications Program
page or
watch our session
from AWS re:Invent to learn more!
Advancing AI with MongoDB Atlas Vector Search
In 2024, MongoDB further cemented its role in the AI space with enhancements to
MongoDB Atlas Vector Search
.
Recognized in 2024 (for the second consecutive year!) as one of the
most loved vector databases
, MongoDB continues to provide a scalable, unified, and secure platform for building cutting-edge AI use cases. Recent advancements like
vector quantization
in Atlas Vector Search help deliver even more value to our customers, enabling them to scale applications to billions of vectors at a lower cost.
Head over to our
Atlas Vector Search quick start guide
to get started with Atlas Vector Search today, or visit our
AI resources hub
to learn more about how MongoDB can power AI applications.
Search Nodes: Performance at scale
Search functionality is indispensable in modern applications, and with Atlas Search Nodes, organizations can now optimize their search workloads like never before.
By providing dedicated infrastructure for Atlas Search and Vector Search workloads, Search Nodes ensure high performance (e.g., a 40–60% decrease in query times), scalability, and reliability, even for the most demanding use cases.
As of this year
, Search Nodes are generally available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. This milestone underscores MongoDB’s commitment to delivering powerful solutions that scale alongside our customers’ needs.
To learn more about Search Nodes, check out our
documentation
or watch our
tutorial
.
Looking ahead: MongoDB’s 2025 predictions
After the excitement of the past few years, 2025 will be defined by ensuring that technology investments deliver tangible value. Organizations remain excited about the potential AI and emerging technologies hold to solve real business challenges, but are increasingly focused on maintaining a return on investment.
“Enterprises need to innovate faster than ever, but speed is no longer the only measure of success. Increasingly, organizations are laser-focused on ensuring that their technology investments directly address critical business challenges and provide clear ROI and competitive advantage—whether it’s optimizing supply chains, delivering hyper-personalized customer experiences, or scaling operations efficiently,” said
Sahir Azam, Chief Product Officer
at MongoDB. “In 2025, I expect to see organizations make significant strides in driving this innovation and efficiency by applying AI to more production use cases and by maturing the way they leverage their data to build compelling and differentiated customer experiences.”
Indeed, we expect to see organizations make more strategic investments in emerging technologies like gen AI—innovating with a sharp focus on solving business challenges.
“In 2025, we can expect the focus to shift from ‘what AI can do’ to ‘what AI should do,’ moving beyond the hype to a clearer understanding of where AI can provide real value and where human judgment is still irreplaceable,” said
Tara Hernandez, VP of Developer Productivity
at MongoDB. “As we advance, I think we’ll see organizations begin to adopt more selective, careful applications of AI, particularly in areas where stakes are high, such as healthcare, finance, and public safety. A refined approach to AI development will be essential—not only for producing quality results but also to build trust, ensuring these tools genuinely support human goals rather than undermining them.”
With more capable, accessible application development tools and customer-focused programs like MAAP at developers’ fingertips, 2025 is an opportunity to make a data-driven impact faster than ever before.
"Right now, organizations have an opportunity to leverage their data to reimagine how they do business, to more effectively adapt to a changing world, and to revolutionize our quality of life,” said
Andrew Davidson, SVP of Products
at MongoDB. “By harnessing our latest technologies, developers can build a foundation for a transformative future."
Head over to our
updates page
to learn more about the new releases and updates from MongoDB in 2024.
Keep an eye on our
events page
to learn what's to come from MongoDB in 2025!
December 19, 2024