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Date Published
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Tara Jana
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1154
Language
English
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Summary

Neo4j Graph Database 4.3 has been released, marking a significant update to the leading graph database for deployment in any production environment. This latest version delivers enhancements to performance, scalability, security, operability, cloud scale, and developer experience, positioning it as a high-performance, distributed, multi-database, multi-use system that meets the demands of enterprises on security and scalability while delighting developers with a reactive API and close integration with developer ecosystems. Key features include improved performance through Smart IO scheduling, faster startup times, and reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), relationship and relationship property indexes for fast query performance, graph-native scale with ultra-high parallelized throughput, increased operational flexibility with parallelized backup and restore, cloud scalability with Kubernetes integration and Helm Charts, and enhanced security features such as extended role-based access controls, security logs, and sensitive data obfuscation. Additionally, Neo4j 4.3 empowers developers with a better developer experience, including robust data pipelines, streaming data, machine learning, and improved query performance for complex queries. With its release, Neo4j is taking the emergence of the graph database one-notch further into the mainstream of enterprise technology.