The article talks about a new way to design database systems. Instead of storing all data in one place, it suggests using a "federated" setup where data is kept in separate but connected databases. This can be useful when dealing with lots of smaller computers instead of a big central one. The current methods for linking databases together are not very organized, and this can be a problem as more systems are interconnected. The researchers believe that a federated system could solve this issue by keeping the data connected but not all in one place. This could be a better way to manage databases in modern computer networks.