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Mar 23, 2022

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What is Network Slicing?

Network slicing is the process of dividing physical networks into several smaller virtual networks that can be configured to support unique architectures, rules, performance characteristics, and security features based on predetermined KPIs and service-level agreements (SLAs). With network slicing, telecom operators can…
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Mar 16, 2022

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Making Network Slicing A Reality: How Should Telcos Transform? (Webinar Q&A)

NOTE: SINCE THIS WEBINAR TOOK PLACE, VOLTDB HAS CHANGED ITS NAME TO VOLT ACTIVE DATA. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING WHY, PLEASE SEE AN EXPLANATION AROUND THEIR RENAMING IN THIS BLOG POST. On Feb. 15 we hosted a webinar with STL Partners…
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Mar 4, 2022

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What Is a Cloud-Native Network Function?

A cloud-native network function (CNF), also known as container(ized) network function, is a network function designed to run inside containers, which are standardized units of software that bundle code so applications can run seamlessly across different computing environments. CNFs are the latest…
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Feb 21, 2022

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As of Today, We Are Volt Active Data

It is my pleasure to announce that, as of today, we are no longer VoltDB and are now Volt Active Data. It’s an important move that reflects how we’ve grown as a company and also how the 5G-enabled, real-time data universe has…
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Feb 21, 2022

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Introducing Volt Active Data

As of today, VoltDB is no longer VoltDB, we are Volt Active Data—a name-modification that’s been a long-time coming and has involved numerous internal discussions, late-night realizations, early-morning coffees, and, potentially, a Slack debate or two. The TL;DR version: we realized we needed…
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Feb 8, 2022

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New Report: The CIO’s guide to 5G as a business growth engine

5G offers telecom carriers a golden opportunity to move up the value chain from mass-scale, standardized B2C commodity products to higher-value enterprise solutions for B2B and B2B2X (businesses offering services to enterprise or consumer end-customers). Doing so will result in new revenue…
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Dec 2, 2021

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5G as a growth engine: How do telco IT systems need to evolve? (Webinar Q&A)

NOTE: THIS BLOG IS A TRANSCRIPTION OF THE Q&A SESSION FROM OUR RECENT WEBINAR WITH STL PARTNERS, “5G AS A GROWTH ENGINE: HOW DO TELCO IT SYSTEMS NEED TO EVOLVE?” YOU CAN VIEW THE FULL ON-DEMAND WEBINAR RECORDING HERE. Speakers: What is the…
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Nov 23, 2021

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Five Things We Are Very Grateful For

One great thing (of many) about working in the data management space: there’s never a lack of twists and turns to keep things interesting. As Americans settle in with their families to give thanks for the things they are happy to have…
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Oct 28, 2021

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NoSQL Due Diligence, Part 2: NoSQL Misconceptions

Introduction NoSQL databases became “en mode” some time around 2012 and sprouted a database revolution that led many enterprises to replace their traditional RDBMS technology with NoSQL-based data platforms. What’s interesting now is how many of these companies are either regretting their…
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Oct 14, 2021

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NoSQL Due Diligence Part 1: Five Scenarios Where NoSQL Might Not Live Up to the Promises

Note: This is the first part of a three-part blog series on NoSQL database technology. Introduction A lot of companies that end up as Volt Active Data customers started out by replacing a legacy RDBMS platform with a NoSQL database. Given the…
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Oct 7, 2021

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New Gartner Paper Discusses How to Plan for IT Resiliency

Many enterprises strive to differentiate themselves from their competitors by providing jazzy new features and functionality. But it’s the businesses that are on 24 x 7 x 365 that get (and retain) the most customers, and they do this by having data…
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Sep 14, 2021

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What is Cross Data Center Replication (XDCR)?

Cross Data Center Replication (XDCR) is an essential technology that facilitates data failover and disaster recovery. By replicating data across multiple data centers in different geographical locations, XDCR guarantees continuous service delivery to the end user by always having the backup of…
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