SQL & Real-Time Data Analytics in 2025

The Era of Real-Time Decision Making

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Streaming SQL Takes Center Stage

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Time-Series Databases & SQL Integrate

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Edge Analytics with Lightweight SQL Engines

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AI-Powered SQL Optimization

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Upskilling for Real-Time SQL

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