
Materialize
Materialize is a real-time data processing system that allows users to run complex SQL queries directly on live data streams and databases. Unlike traditional databases, which store data for later analysis, Materialize provides immediate insights by continuously updating query results as new data arrives. This makes it ideal for applications like dashboards, fraud detection, or monitoring systems that require instantaneous information. Essentially, it combines the power of traditional databases with the speed of streaming analytics, enabling businesses to make faster, data-driven decisions without waiting for batch processing or data transformation.