The 41st IEEE International Conference on Data Engineering (ICDE 2025) has triumphantly kicked off in Hong Kong, drawing an impressive gathering of nearly a thousand distinguished global experts. Among the myriad participants, Chinese universities and enterprises shone brightly, with OceanBase, a leading database vendor, emerging as a standout. OceanBase achieved remarkable success with a total of six papers being selected for presentation and was honored with the "Runner-Up for Best Industrial and Applied Paper" award.

OceanBase's innovative cellular architecture design has significantly enhanced the performance of Gaode Maps, demonstrating its prowess in the database realm. Furthermore, the company has made substantial strides in the integration of database and AI technologies, including the development of the VFPS-SM optimization framework and secure, private SQL query technology. These advancements underscore OceanBase's commitment to pushing the boundaries of technological innovation.

To foster further discussion on the future trajectory of databases in the AI era, OceanBase hosted a dedicated symposium. During the conference, the company made a bold announcement, marking its full embrace of the AI era with the launch of the "Data x AI" strategy. This strategic initiative aims to catalyze the profound integration of database and AI technologies, paving the way for new frontiers in data-driven intelligence.