Its nice question, why we should move our database version to new release.

First thing is first. Each new release comes with many new features. Second reason is database lifecycle which mean release support end time.

Let us digging

Oracle 23a is offers several compelling benefits, especially if you’re looking to modernize your database infrastructure, streamline development, and prepare for AI-driven workloads.

1. AI-Optimized Capabilities
   Oracle 23ai includes built-in features to support AI and machine learning workloads more efficiently.

It enables vector data types, vector search, and in-database ML, helping you build AI applications without complex integration.

2. JSON Relational Duality
   Combines the strengths of relational and JSON databases.

Lets developers interact with the same data as either relational tables or JSON documents without data duplication or sync issues.

3. Improved Developer Experience
   Supports modern app development with REST APIs, GraphQL, JSON, JavaScript, Python, and more.

Native support for microservices and event-driven architecture makes it easier to build scalable cloud-native apps.

4. Future-Proofing Your Platform
   Oracle 23ai is Long-Term Support (LTS), making it stable and reliable for the future.

5. Performance Enhancements
   Enhanced in-memory capabilities, improved indexing, and better query performance.

Support for auto-tiering and automatic indexing saves operational overhead.

6. Enhanced Security
   Stronger encryption and auditing features.

Support for data masking, label-based access control, and blockchain tables for tamper-proof audit logs.

7. Cloud-Native and Multimodal
   Works seamlessly with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and other cloud services.

Supports multiple data types: JSON, relational, spatial, graph, XML, and now vector—all in one engine.

As you can see, technology continues to evolve. It is up to us to keep up with this speed.