Tag: real-time
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The (Very Important) Difference Between ‘Reacting’ and ‘Responding’ to Data
Read more: The (Very Important) Difference Between ‘Reacting’ and ‘Responding’ to DataThe data world is changing faster than ever—but it’s always changing faster than ever. The speeds and volumes at which data now enters enterprise systems are of course far greater than even a year ago, and a year ago it was far greater than…
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What is Network Slicing?
Read more: 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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Making Network Slicing A Reality: How Should Telcos Transform? (Webinar Q&A)
Read more: 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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MWC is Back! Top-Four Takeaways From the Return of the Leading Telco Event
Read more: MWC is Back! Top-Four Takeaways From the Return of the Leading Telco EventIf, like me, you’re a regular attendee of Mobile World Congress (MWC), you probably devoted a lot of time and energy to set up meetings for MWC 2020, only to see it all evaporate before your eyes over the course of a…
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What Is a Cloud-Native Network Function?
Read more: 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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As of Today, We Are Volt Active Data
Read more: As of Today, We Are Volt Active DataIt 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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Introducing Volt Active Data
Read more: Introducing Volt Active DataAs 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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Real-Time Decisioning for 5G Billing and Charging
Read more: Real-Time Decisioning for 5G Billing and ChargingThe communications industry has evolved quite a bit over the last few years with the proliferation of 5G networks and the arrival of new voice, video, data, and multimedia services. At the same time, there’s been an increased drive to bundle value-added…
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How Our Integration With Datadog Supports Dream11’s 5.5+ Million Concurrent Users
Read more: How Our Integration With Datadog Supports Dream11’s 5.5+ Million Concurrent UsersVolt Active Data powers the contest engine at the heart of Dream11—the largest and most exciting fantasy sports platform on the planet. Datadog’s integration with Volt Active Data enables Dream11 to monitor this core system for always-on availability and high performance –…
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The Evolution of PCRF to PCF and How CSPs can Maximize the 5G Opportunity
Read more: The Evolution of PCRF to PCF and How CSPs can Maximize the 5G OpportunityMany operators and systems integrators are now overhauling their tech stacks to prepare for the 5G era. As a result, they need to take a fresh look at the policy control function (PCF) to make sure their networks are capable of performing…
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What is Streaming Data?
Read more: What is Streaming Data?Streaming data is data that flows in continuously from highly distributed sources. These data streams are constantly feeding data that data platforms can use or act upon dynamically and in real time, without the need to download or batch it first. Data streams…
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Are Your Customer Management Decisions Sub-10 Milliseconds?
Read more: Are Your Customer Management Decisions Sub-10 Milliseconds?Today’s telcos and communication service providers (CSPs) are seeking new ways to monetize their offerings and services, especially in light of 5G, IoT, and industrial IoT. In their quest to help telcos ultimately increase average revenue per user (ARPU), telco software vendors…