VoltDB
The Real-Time Data Platform for 5G, Telco and Financial Applications.
Overview
VoltDB is an in-memory, distributed SQL database designed for applications that require extremely high throughput and low latency. It combines streaming data ingestion with real-time analytics and transactions in a single platform. VoltDB achieves its performance through a unique architecture that partitions data and processes transactions serially within each partition, eliminating the need for locking and latching overhead.
✨ Key Features
- In-memory, distributed SQL database
- ACID-compliant transactions
- Extremely high throughput and low latency
- Built-in stream processing capabilities
- High availability and fault tolerance
- Data partitioning and serializable transaction execution per partition
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unique single-threaded, per-partition execution engine that eliminates locking
- Designed for stateful, real-time decision-making on streaming data
- Strong focus on telco and financial services verticals
Unique Value: Provides a platform for building applications that can ingest, analyze, and act on streaming data in real-time with guaranteed transactional consistency.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Real-time authorization and charging in telecom networks
- Live fraud prevention for financial transactions
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large-scale OLAP and data warehousing
- Applications that do not require extreme low latency
🏆 Alternatives
Offers stronger transactional guarantees and lower latency for OLTP workloads than many HTAP systems. It is designed specifically for speed at scale, differentiating it from general-purpose relational databases.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Free developer license for a single-node cluster.
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