Category: SQL vs NoSQL

Why Volt is the OLTP Data Platform of Choice

October 25, 2023

A lot of companies use Volt Active Data for classic Online Transaction Processing (OLTP), but why would you pick Volt as an OLTP data platform and how would a Volt-based OLTP data platform differ from other data platforms in its handling of OLTP? First — let’s define our terms. What is a Transaction? OLTP data [...]

October 25, 2023
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NoSQL Due Diligence, Part 2: NoSQL Misconceptions

October 28, 2021

By: Briana Matejcik

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 decision to do this or finding it extremely difficult to continue with their [...]

October 28, 2021
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NoSQL Due Diligence Part 1: Five Scenarios Where NoSQL Might Not Live Up to the Promises

October 14, 2021

By: Briana Matejcik

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 poor performance, lack of cloud-friendliness, and exorbitant costs traditionally associated with legacy database [...]

October 14, 2021
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NewSQL vs NoSQL in the Race to 5G

January 15, 2021

By: Mark Simborg

Why NewSQL Beats SQL & NoSQL in the Race to 5G As today’s leading communication service providers (CSPs) begin to roll out 5G networks and new business support services (BSS), they will need to be able to handle and process more data than ever before while ensuring superior user experiences. The 5G era promises a [...]