The Neo4j community has grown significantly in 2012, with over 80 meetups held across the globe, nearly doubling the number of contributors to the project. The company behind Neo4j, Neo Technology, has also seen rapid growth, expanding its team and offices worldwide, backed by $24M in venture capital. The product itself has received numerous improvements, including a strong focus on manageability, scalability, security, robustness, and performance, making it a reliable choice for companies of all sizes.