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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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Apr 27, 2023

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Edge IoT Platforms: Verticals and Use Cases Driving Growth (Webinar Q&A)

THIS BLOG OUTLINES THE Q&A PART OF THE JOINT STL PARTNERS AND VOLT ACTIVE DATA WEBINAR ON EDGE IOT PLATFORMS IN FEBRUARY 2023. THE SPEAKERS ARE DAVID ROLFE, HEAD OF PRODUCT MARKETING, VOLT ACTIVE DATA; JOE HURMAN, SENIOR CONSULTANT, STL PARTNERS; AND DALIA ADIB,…
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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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Apr 13, 2022

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What is High Availability and Why Do You Need it?

High availability describes systems or networks that can operate continuously, with minimal downtime, even during peak usage. The advent of 5G has made high availability more important than ever as it has significantly increased the volume, variety, and velocity of data flowing…
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Apr 6, 2022

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The (Very Important) Difference Between ‘Reacting’ and ‘Responding’ to Data

The 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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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 9, 2022

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MWC is Back! Top-Four Takeaways From the Return of the Leading Telco Event

If, 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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Jan 5, 2022

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Our Top-Five Telco Trend Predictions for 2022

This year saw a more-rapid-than-ever growth in the telco 5G ecosystem. With bigger investments in research and development, improved network coverage, and government support, the business breakthroughs of 5G are more compelling than ever. But just as it’s critical for telcos to act quickly…
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May 19, 2021

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Why Telcos Need a Simplified Stack

Every day, we move deeper into the 5G era, as the new technology rapidly becomes the standard for telco providers. In fact, it’s expected that 5G will account for 1.2 billion connections by 2025, covering one-third of the global population. There is…
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May 5, 2021

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Why Milliseconds Matter: The 5G Real-Time Opportunity

Advances in 5G have given telecom providers the opportunity to adopt agile, future-proof infrastructures. Organizations that adapt their data platforms as 5G capabilities evolve, or those that anticipate changes, will have an advantage over the competition. However, those that stick with a…
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Apr 2, 2021

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Why Modern Telco Policies Require a Modern Data Platform

Directing Network Traffic with Telco Policies Imagine a crowded New York street. There are pedestrians shuffling along on the sidewalks, Ubers—yes, Lyfts and yellow cabs, too—jostling ahead, bicyclists weaving through gaps, and pizza delivery guys cursing the 30-minute-or-free guarantee. Suddenly, a wailing…
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