In today’s digital age, data is often referred to as the “new oil” – a critical resource that drives decision-making, innovation and growth in various industries. According to a report by IDC (2023), global data data generation is expected to grow to 175 zettabytes by 2025, which underlines the ever-increasing reliance on data-driven insights. However, as the volume of data grows, so does the complexity of managing it effectively.

This is where mondayDB comes into play: a state-of-the-art database engine specifically designed to meet the needs of modern businesses. Through the seamless integration of real-time processing, scalability and advanced query functions, mondayDB not only sets new new standards in dealing with the flood of data, but also defines how organizations can manage and use their most valuable asset.

Find out more about the monday.com database architecture in this blog.

What is mondayDB?

mondayDB is a powerful, flexible database engine integrated into the monday.com Work OS. It was developed to manage large amounts of data in real time, organize and analyze large amounts of data in real time, so that companies can make data-driven decisions faster and more effectively. mondayDB was developed with scalability in mind and supports complex workflows and large data sets, without compromising on speed or performance.

In short: You can work through your boards and dashboards faster and easier.

What can mondayDB do?

• Real-time data processing

One of the outstanding features of mondayDB is its ability to process data in real time. This means that you can instantly see updates and insights on your boards and dashboards, as soon as new data is entered. For teams working in fast-paced environments, this feature ensures that decisions are always based on the most up-to-date information.

• Scalability adapted to the growth of your company

Whether you’re running a small start-up or a large enterprise, mondayDB is designed to adapt to your needs. It can handle large amounts of data without sacrificing performance, making it a reliable choice for companies of all sizes. This scalability ensures that your data management system can grow with your business.v

• Execution of extended query functions

mondayDB offers advanced query functions that allow you to easily search, filter and sort data. The intuitive query builder means that even those without a technical background can create complex queries to extract exactly the data they need. This feature is a real advantage for teams who want to dive deeper into their data without having to rely on external tools or IT support.

• Seamless integration with monday.com ecosystem

As an integral part of the monday.com ecosystem, mondayDB is fully integrated into all other tools and functions of the platform. This integration ensures that data flows seamlessly between your databases and the various boards, automations and dashboards that you have set up in monday.com that you have set up. This creates a standardized environment, in which all your data and workflows work together harmoniously.

• Increased security
  

Data security is a top priority for any organization, and mondayDB does not disappoint in this regard. It offers robust security features, including encryption, role-based access controls and regular audits, that ensure your data is protected at all times. These functions help companies to meet compliance requirements and protect sensitive information.

Schedule for the release of mondayDB

Since its launch on June 23, 2023, monday.com has worked continuously to optimize mondayDB, incorporating both its own innovations and user feedback. From August 2024, monday.com will introduce the second phase: mondayDB 2.0. Here you can find the full schedule to see which features are already available and which will be added in the coming updates.

Increasing the platform limits with mondayDB

monday.com has increased the maximum number of items on boards and dashboards for enterprise accounts. Thanks to the power of mondayDB 2.0, organizations can now create larger boards and dashboards than ever before. This enables more robust workflows that help teams effectively tackle any challenge.

With the extended platform limits, companies have the opportunity to to scale their data while ensuring high platform performance. This included:

• • • 100k elements per board
    • 100k linked elements per board
    • 500k elements per Dashboard

be managed.

Note: There is a limit to the number of large boards (with more than 20K items or 20K connected items), you can create on your account. If you reach this limit, you can contact your monday.com partner or the monday.com support team here for further assistance!

The performance of mondayDB

You may still be exploring all the benefits of mondayDB, but monday.com has been testing its data infrastructure with a select group of customers for some time, which has allowed the results of the implementation to be examined.

According to Liran Brimer, Senior Tech Lead at monday.com, the results of the mondayDB implementation are already bearing fruit, particularly in the form of “significant improvements in board load times, especially for large boards” (Brimer, 2023). The following table shows the loading time of a board with and without mondayDB:

Board (> 5k Items) p99 loading time

Here you can compare how mondayDB improves the loading time of a board:

Successful history

A major manufacturer of semiconductor chips uses monday.com as its primary work OS. This means that engineering managers and project managers can assign tasks via monday.com and track the timelines for engineers to complete design tasks. Customer Success Managers and Account Managers also use the platform to track customer queries and issues and ensure that they are assigned to the right teams in a timely manner, that they are assigned to the right teams and resolved promptly. Since the company uses monday.com to manage large and complex projects, they work with boards containing up to 20.000 elements . Before the introduction of mondayDB , loading such boards took a considerable amount of time, which impaired efficiency. Now they report that the same boards load in up to 5 seconds, which is a significant improvement.

Is mondayDB for free?

Do you have a monday Enterprise account? Then use mondayDB for free! If you are part of an Enterprise account, you should see all the new features of mondayDB in your account.

In the future, additional functions may be introduced that could require a separate subscription or payment. However, any changes will be communicated in advance to ensure that you can make informed decisions about your use of mondayDB.

Conclusion

As companies generate and rely on more and more data, the need for a robust, flexible and user-friendly database system is becoming increasingly important. mondayDB represents the next level of data management and offers a solution that meets the requirements of modern companies. Its blend of real-time processing, scalability and ease of use makes it an invaluable tool for organizations looking to harness the power of their data.

As mondayDB is further developed, additional functions and enhancements will be introduced to meet the needs of companies. For current monday.com users, mondayDB is a valuable extension, and for newcomers it could be the reason to choose monday.com.

Whether you want to optimize your workflows, improve collaboration or simply manage your data more effectively, mondayDB is worth exploring. It’s not just a database, it’s a gateway to smarter, more efficient business processes.