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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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Why Agentic AI Requires a “Determinism-First” Architecture
The current discourse around AI is fixated on the “Brain” – Large Language Models (LLMs) and the generative capabilities of…
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2025 Takeaways: The Year Real-Time got Real
In 2025, real-time decisioning shifted from a technical ambition to a business requirement. As streaming, AI, and edge computing matured,…
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Lessons from the AWS Outage and Why Deterministic Decision Fabrics Matter
In mid-October 2025, a single race condition in the DNS automation layer behind Amazon DynamoDB triggered one of the largest…
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Confluent Current 2025: Real-Time AI, Context, and a Streaming Industry at a Crossroads
Last week, I spent a few days in New Orleans for Confluent Current 2025, surrounded by the people who’ve helped…
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Agentic AI Takes the Stage: Key Shifts from Data Streaming Summit 2025
Last month, I attended StreamNative’s 2025 Data Streaming Summit, where one trend became unmistakably clear: the center of gravity in…
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ACID Without Locks: Why Deterministic Concurrency Works
Is your database truly ACID compliant—or just locked down by compromises? In the ever-evolving landscape of databases, ACID compliance remains…
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IoT Tech Expo Europe 2025: 6 Key takeaways on Edge Computing, OT/IT Integration and IoT Pragmatism
Last week, I spent two intense days at the IoT Tech Expo Europe 2025 in the RAI Amsterdam, and what…
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How Telecommunication Service Providers Can Modernize BSS and Billing With Volt Active Data on Red Hat OpenShift
Service providers are faced with increasing pressure to modernize their business support systems (BSS) and billing platforms. The explosion of…
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7 Data Patterns That Demand Volt for Streaming Decisions
Modern real-time systems generate an exponentially increasing number of events. These events offer an invaluable opportunity to respond, but that…
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The 6 Reasons BFSI Companies Need Real-Time Data Processing
In the fast-paced world of BFSI, real-time decisioning has become a cornerstone of innovation and success. Fintech apps are reshaping…
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From Tsunami to Transformation: 6 Key Takeaways from IoT Tech Expo North America 2025
Last week’s IoT Tech Expo North America 2025 was more than just a showcase of cutting-edge technology—it was a resounding…
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Predictive vs. Preventive Maintenance: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters
Maintenance strategies can make or break operations—literally. For organizations relying on industrial equipment, understanding the difference between preventive, or preventative…
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