For decades, many companies have relied on relational databases to store, protect, and access their data. SQL databases, in particular, worked well for a long time and still do for many use cases. But, today, there are a wide range of situations where SQL databases can no longer satisfy the needs of modern enterprises, especially those that have made the move to the cloud. Increasingly, these companies are turning to NoSQL databases to meet their goals.
NoSQL databases are likely the better choice when: