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 the year before, and so on and so on. Now—with (relatively) [...]
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 create multiple networks, each with its own tenant, using the same underlying infrastructure. [...]
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 called, “Making network slicing a reality: how should telcos transform?”. Here’s the [...]
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 couple of days. Now, MWC is finally back. Things were a bit different [...]
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 advancement in the “softwarization” of network functions. What is a Network Function? A [...]
As of Today, We Are Volt Active Data
It 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 grown in the 12 years since Volt was founded by real-time data pioneer [...]