工程化的长期主义：OceanBase十五年沉淀，如何成为AI时代的数据基石

Core Insights - The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the role of databases from passive data storage to active business decision-making centers [3][5] - OceanBase has achieved significant growth, with over 4,000 clients and an annual growth rate of over 100% in client numbers for five consecutive years [3][5][18] - The company emphasizes engineering capabilities as a critical factor for success in the AI era, focusing on practical problem-solving rather than superficial technological showcases [8][12] Engineering Capabilities - OceanBase's engineering culture is deeply rooted in its founder's vision of creating a world-class database, emphasizing meticulous attention to detail [6][8] - The company has developed a unique engineering gene through real business pressures, leading to significant technological advancements over its 15-year history [5][9] - Key technological milestones include the establishment of a native distributed architecture and the breakthrough of an integrated architecture in version 4.0, which allows for distributed capabilities in a single-machine environment [9][10] Product Innovations - OceanBase has launched the first AI-native hybrid search database, seekdb, aimed at transitioning databases from traditional business support systems to AI-native data entry points [5][14] - The new version 4.4 integrates transaction processing (TP), analytical processing (AP), and AI capabilities into a single core, allowing for simultaneous handling of high-concurrency transactions and complex data analysis [9][12] - The seekdb database features a four-dimensional hybrid search capability, achieving millisecond-level responses at a scale of billions of data [14][16] Market Position and Expansion - OceanBase holds the leading market share in the financial sector, with major institutions like Ping An Life migrating their core systems to its platform [18][20] - The company is expanding its presence in government and telecommunications sectors, with significant implementations in social security systems and unified AI knowledge bases [20] - OceanBase aims to increase its overseas revenue share to 20%, focusing on emerging markets in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East [20][21] Future Outlook - The database market is projected to reach $218 billion by 2028, driven by the integration of generative AI capabilities [21] - OceanBase's strategy to embed AI capabilities into its database architecture positions it to capitalize on this market potential and move closer to its goal of becoming a world-class database [21]