Big Data Technology & Architecture

May 20, 2026 · Databases

Deep Dive into Apache Doris’ Multimodal Capabilities: Architecture and Enterprise Deployments

Apache Doris 4.0 introduces native vector indexes, built‑in AI functions, and hybrid search, turning the OLAP engine into an AI‑centric analytics hub; the article details the technical design, performance optimizations, and real‑world deployments at ByteDance, Squirrel AI, NetEase and a security vendor, highlighting storage savings, query speedups and reduced operational complexity.