Actian Vector
The World's Fastest Analytic Database.
Overview
Actian Vector is a vectorized, columnar, in-memory analytic database built for high-performance analytics. It is designed to deliver extreme speed for queries on large datasets by leveraging modern CPU capabilities, such as SIMD instructions and large CPU caches. While it can operate on disk, its performance shines when data is in memory, making it a powerful tool for real-time analytics, business intelligence, and data science.
✨ Key Features
- Vectorized query execution engine
- Columnar storage
- In-memory performance with on-disk persistence
- Standard SQL interface
- High data compression rates
- Parallel processing across multiple cores
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Vectorized query processing engine maximizes CPU efficiency
- Extremely high performance on a single node
- Mature and stable platform
Unique Value: Delivers breakthrough performance for complex analytical queries, enabling businesses to gain insights from their data faster than with traditional databases.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Accelerating complex BI queries from hours to seconds
- Analyzing call detail records (CDRs) in real-time for telcos
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- High-throughput transactional (OLTP) workloads
- Unstructured data
🏆 Alternatives
Offers superior single-node performance compared to many distributed systems for datasets that fit on one server. It provides a more cost-effective solution than some cloud data warehouses for specific high-speed use cases.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise Edition tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Community Edition with some limitations.
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