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 the planet. Datadog’s integration with Volt Active Data enables Dream11 to monitor this core system for always-on availability and high performance - two things that are especially important right now, with the ongoing ICC T20 [...]
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 has a VC-funded backer and many of which now have successful IPOs; which has created some interesting dilemmas. But: Have these much-publicized ‘liquidity events’ created market expectations that are in direct conflict with the very [...]
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 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 [...]
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, they need to take a fresh look at the policy control function (PCF) to make sure their networks are capable of performing at the highest level possible — which will enable them to unlock the [...]
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 survey of 205 people working inside 82 CSPs worldwide. Respondents included C-level executives, architects and engineers in IT and network departments, leaders of enterprise lines of business, and consultants. [...]
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 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 [...]
