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Introducing the MongoDB Extension for Hibernate ORM in Public Preview
We are excited to announce that the MongoDB Extension for Hibernate, an object-relational mapping (ORM) framework for Java, is now available in public preview. This extension provides Java developers with the freedom and flexibility to build modern applications using MongoDB’s document model and Hibernate’s user-friendly features, including Java Persistence API (JPA) annotations, Hibernate Query Language (HQL) support, Criteria Queries, and caching.
ApsaraDB for MongoDB Powers iQIYI’s Loyalty Points System
In the rapidly evolving internet entertainment industry, iQIYI, prioritizes user needs and drives innovation to create an integrated “long-form + short-form” content ecosystem. This ecosystem spans long-form dramas, micro-dramas, micro-variety shows, animations, films, games, novels, IP derivatives, and offline entertainment—pioneering diversified business models for video platforms.
Unlocking Financial Services Document Intelligence with Agentic AI and MongoDB
Driven by rising customer expectations and the demand for greater efficiency, accuracy, and agility, the financial services industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Gone are the days of painstaking manual document reviews, and welcome instead to the era of agentic AI, where intelligent systems and a robust data foundation redefine how financial data is processed and understood. Powered by MongoDB’s flexible, scalable platform, organizations can seamlessly manage multimodal data to unlock insights, automate workflows, and stay ahead in this evolving landscape.
From Local to Global: Scalable Edge Apps with RxDB + MongoDB
Modern organizations operate in increasingly complex environments. Teams are often distributed across cities, countries, or even continents, and many work in situations where connectivity is intermittent or completely unavailable. Construction crews in remote locations, healthcare workers in rural clinics, field engineers on offshore sites, and logistics operators managing warehouses all rely on digital tools to capture, share, and analyze data. Any interruption in access or performance can create inefficiencies, data inconsistencies, and even operational risks.
Announcing the MongoDB Plugin for Firebase Genkit
We’re thrilled to introduce the MongoDB Plugin for Genkit, designed to accelerate your AI-powered applications with advanced search and database tooling—all within the Genkit ecosystem. Whether you're building chatbots, intelligent assistants, or recommendation engines, this plugin brings together MongoDB’s cutting-edge search capabilities and Genkit’s AI workflows, enabling seamless vector, full-text, and hybrid search with zero hassle.
Personalized Retail Media Platforms—Powered by MongoDB
Retailers today have access to a wealth of data that is an invaluable, unique asset that only they possess—such as first-party and customer interaction data. With the rapid evolution of digital commerce and the depreciation of third-party cookies, retail media networks (RMNs) have emerged as a critical channel for monetization and customer engagement. Through the strategic use of shopper data (which spans both digital and physical retail channels), retailers are empowered to provide brands with a unique opportunity to engage in direct advertising with in-market consumers, achieving an unprecedented level of precision and conversion. You can find more information on this in our blog post on