A unified, high-speed data platform designed for AI innovation and scalability
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the way we work, create, and connect—and now, Couchbase 8.0 is helping developers take those innovations even further. The latest version of the developer data platform officially brings end-to-end AI lifecycle support to enterprises, empowering them to build fast, reliable, and scalable AI-driven applications at a lower cost.
Whether for startups exploring AI chatbots or enterprises deploying agentic systems, Couchbase 8.0 delivers what today’s developers need most: speed, precision, and flexibility.
Why Couchbase 8.0 Matters for AI Development
According to Couchbase, the new release introduces three powerful vector indexing and retrieval technologies that make it easier for developers to manage massive AI data workloads in real time. These include:
Hyperscale Vector Index (HVI): Built for billion-scale datasets, this index delivers lightning-fast vector searches with millisecond latency.
Composite Vector Index: Allows pre-filtered queries to refine vector searches for more targeted, contextual results.
Search Vector Index: Supports hybrid searches combining vector, text, and structured data in a single query.
These features make Couchbase a unified data platform capable of managing structured and unstructured information—a crucial advantage for real-time, context-aware AI applications.
Proven Billion-Scale Performance
Independent benchmark tests revealed that Couchbase’s Hyperscale Vector Index can handle massive datasets without sacrificing accuracy or speed.
Performance test: Up to 19,057 queries per second (QPS) with 28ms latency and 66% recall accuracy
Accuracy test: Over 700 QPS at 93% recall accuracy with sub-second response times
Compared to a leading cloud database competitor, Couchbase performed 3,100x faster in speed tests and 350x more efficient in accuracy tests, showcasing its unparalleled scalability for large-scale AI workloads.
“Scaling AI requires a developer platform built for speed and reliability,” said Matt McDonough, SVP of Product at Couchbase. “With end-to-end RAG workflows and our Hyperscale Vector Indexing, Couchbase helps organizations create trustworthy, high-performance AI systems while keeping costs low.”
Enhanced Security for Enterprise-Grade AI
Security remains a top concern for enterprises embracing AI. Couchbase 8.0 directly addresses this by introducing native data-at-rest encryption (DARE) and Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) support ensuring that sensitive data remains safe, encrypted, and compliant across environments.
It also strengthens cross data center replication (XDCR) for improved reliability and disaster recovery, ensuring that even globally distributed businesses can meet data residency requirements while maintaining performance and uptime.
Simplifying AI Development for All Skill Levels
Couchbase 8.0 isn’t just for seasoned developers, it’s built to help teams of all skill levels create AI applications efficiently.
Developers can now use natural language queries (instead of complex SQL++ code) to interact with data, making the platform more accessible. Additional tools such as query workload repositories and user-defined search synonyms further enhance productivity and troubleshooting.
“By simplifying complex data architectures and integrating vector capabilities, Couchbase makes AI development faster and more accessible,” said Kate Holterhoff, Senior Analyst at RedMonk.
AI Development, Reimagined
As the Philippines continues to grow its digital economy, Couchbase 8.0 arrives at the perfect time. From AI-driven customer service to predictive analytics and creative automation, this unified data platform gives Filipino developers and enterprises the tools to scale innovation confidently.
If you’re building the next big AI solution or want to streamline your data infrastructure, Couchbase 8.0 might just be the secret weapon your development team has been waiting for.
Try it today at www.couchbase.com.