DataStax has released the latest version of its distributed database, DataStax Enterprise 6.9 (DSE 6.9), which includes new features and improvements to help modernize enterprise workloads. Key updates include Storage Attached Indexes (SAI) for enhanced performance in numeric range queries, support for Java 11, access via the DataStax Data API, and native vector data type support for building AI applications. DSE 6.9 also offers an easier installation process using DataStax Mission Control for Kubernetes deployments.