IBM DataStax

# DataStax - Vector Database for AI Applications [https://www.datastax.com](https://www.datastax.com) DataStax provides Astra DB, a fully managed vector database for AI applications with 20% higher relevance and 74x faster responses than alternatives. It also offers Langflow, an open-source visual tool for building AI agent pipelines. > Astra DB is the industry-leading vector database built specifically for enterprise AI applications, delivering superior performance with 20% higher relevance and 74x faster responses. Astra DB is a fully managed, cloud-native vector database service built on Apache Cassandra®. It offers vector search capabilities essential for AI applications with 20% higher relevance and 74x faster responses. Astra DB's key capabilities include vector search for accurate similarity matching in AI applications, enterprise-grade reliability and scale built on Apache Cassandra, support for MCP (Model Context Protocol) for direct AI model integration, and a serverless architecture with a generous free tier for development. [Sign up free](https://astra.datastax.com) Design, test, and deploy powerful AI solutions to production with Langflow’s AI app builder. See why developers have given Langflow 50k+ GitHub stars! Langflow provides a visual builder for LangChain agent workflows, enables no-code/low-code development for AI applications, and offers direct integration with Astra DB for vector storage. [Try Langflow](https://www.datastax.com/products/langflow) Astra DB now supports Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing direct interaction between AI models like Claude and your database without writing code. Build applications by simply talking to your AI assistant. ## Recent Blog Articles - [Real-Time AI: How to Make It a Reality](https://www.datastax.com/blog/blog/real-time-ai-implementing) (2025-08-12): Learn more about DataStax technologies and vector database solutions. - [Wired for Action: Langflow Enables Local AI Agent Creation on NVIDI