Telco/5G Archives - Volt Active Data

Feb 29, 2024

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Latency vs. Throughput: Navigating the Digital Highway

Imagine the digital world as a bustling highway, where data packets are vehicles racing to their destinations. In this fast-paced ecosystem, two vital elements determine the efficiency of this traffic: latency and throughput. Let’s unravel the mystery behind these terms and examine…
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Feb 20, 2024

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Introducing Volt Active(ISU): Zero-Downtime Upgrades to Improve the Engine While It’s Running

Enterprise customers that require ‘five nines’ availability need it as a guarantee, not just a vague promise. That’s why we’ve introduced Volt In-Service Upgrade “Active(ISU)”, which allows you to upgrade clusters without having to shut anything down. When all the nodes have…
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Sep 26, 2023

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Cloud, AI at Scale, and Telco to Techco: Digital Transformation World 2023 Takeaways

My colleagues and I just got back from TM Forum’s Data Transformation World (DTW) 2023 in Copenhagen. This was our second year attending and definitely won’t be our last! Unlike Mobile World Congress (MWC), which is amazing but can sometimes feel overwhelming, DTW operates on a…
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Sep 12, 2023

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Why Private Networks Require Real-Time Data Processing

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital connectivity, private networks are emerging as a critical solution for organizations and industries seeking more secure, more reliable computing infrastructure. Unlike traditional multi-tenant public networks, private networks give organizations enhanced control and can be customized…
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Feb 16, 2023

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Why Monetizing 5G is Becoming a Reality

Last week I had the chance to speak in two separate panels at RCR Wireless’s 5G Monetization Forum: “Creating a Win-Win Business Model for all Players in the Value Chain“ and “Scaling with Flexibility. Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) – Monetizing a world of…
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Nov 29, 2022

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Five 5G Use Cases to Look for in 2023

There’s going to be a lot of crazy tech-related predictions for next year. This blog may even be the fourth or fifth (or tenth, for that matter) “2023 predictions” blog you’ve read. But with 5G use cases at the top of so…
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Sep 27, 2022

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DTW 2022: APIs, 5G, and Moving on From Legacy

My colleagues and I just got back from TM Forum’s Digital Transformation World (DTW) 2022 in Copenhagen. It was the first in-person DTW in three years and my first time attending. If you’ve never been, it’s kind of like a boutique Mobile World…
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Sep 1, 2022

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Difference Between a Customer Data Platform and a Regular Data Platform

While customer data platforms (CDPs) and “regular” data platforms, or data management platforms, might sound similar and might provide organizations with similar benefits, they are not the same. They can, however, be used in conjunction with one another in order to enrich…
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Aug 17, 2022

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Top 4 Trends in Multi-Access Edge Computing

Over the last few years, the market for multi-access edge computing (MEC) has changed considerably. In 2020, just 7% of communications service providers (CSPs) had deployed MEC solutions commercially, according to a new report from TM Forum. Fast-forward to today, and more and…
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Aug 4, 2022

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5G Orchestration: A Critical Enabler of New Revenue Streams (Webinar Q&A)

This blog provides the Q&A from the Jun. 21 STL Partners and Volt Active Data webinar, “5G Orchestration: A Critical Enabler of New Revenue Streams”. Some of the webinar’s insights were based on a survey of 146 executives from telcos, vendors, and application providers across…
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Jun 28, 2022

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Gartner® Report: How Edge Computing is Redefining CSPs Roles in 5G Platforms

The 5G era is an exciting one for CSPs, who are uniquely positioned to tap into new revenue streams via lightning-fast connectivity and bespoke, on-demand architecture for the customers that need it. As edge computing continues to take off—the market is expected to reach…
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Jun 9, 2022

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How Telcos Can Decide Which Verticals to Target With Edge Computing

As telcos focus on unlocking the full value of 5G, leading operators are paying more and more attention to the edge. After all, edge computing promises to deliver transformative benefits to operators, enabling them to build next-generation applications for their customers. For example, instead of…
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