Group 9 presented on flat database models and relational database models. A flat database stores all information in a single table, which can cause data redundancy and inconsistencies. Relational databases address these issues by storing data across multiple tables and defining relationships between tables using primary and foreign keys. Relational databases provide benefits like faster searches, more robust data integrity, and the ability to perform complex queries. However, relational databases also have disadvantages such as increased costs, greater management complexity, and the risk of data loss if the database fails.