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Insights on building, scaling, and enforcing real-time decisions in modern data-driven systems.
The current discourse around AI is fixated on the "Brain" – Large Language Models (LLMs) and the generative capabilities of agents. But for the enterprise, a brain without a nervous…
In 2025, real-time decisioning shifted from a technical ambition to a business requirement. As streaming, AI, and edge computing matured, organizations were forced to rethink how quickly, consistently, and safely…
In mid-October 2025, a single race condition in the DNS automation layer behind Amazon DynamoDB triggered one of the largest cloud outages in recent memory. Tens of thousands of businesses…
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How Our Integration With Datadog Supports Dream11’s 5.5+ Million Concurrent Users
Volt Active Data powers the contest engine at the heart of Dream11—the largest and most exciting fantasy sports platform on…
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NoSQL Due Diligence, Part 3: the Open Source Debacle
Introduction The concept of open source has been integral to promoting a generation of NoSQL database platforms, each of which…
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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…
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The Evolution of PCRF to PCF and How CSPs can Maximize the 5G Opportunity
Many operators and systems integrators are now overhauling their tech stacks to prepare for the 5G era. As a result,…
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Why CSPs Should be All-In on the B2B Market
A new report from TM Forum – and sponsored by Volt Active Data – delves into the B2B market opportunity for CSPs, tapping into an extensive…
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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…
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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…
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Volt Active Data Partners With AWS to Bring Decision Intelligence to the Edge
Volt Active Data and AWS have partnered to make the Volt Active Data Platform available in AWS Wavelength, a new and…
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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…
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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…
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Why the Telco World Needs a New Form of Cross Data Center Replication
Today’s telco operators have two key needs: the need for their applications and data need to be in multiple physical…
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What is a microservices architecture?
A microservices architecture is a modular approach to application development that allows developers to deliver large, complex applications reliably and…
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