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A one size fits all database doesn't fit anyone

All Things Distributed

A common question that I get is why do we offer so many database products? To do this, they need to be able to use multiple databases and data models within the same application. Seldom can one database fit the needs of multiple distinct use cases. Seldom can one database fit the needs of multiple distinct use cases.

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Embrace event-driven computing: Amazon expands DynamoDB with streams, cross-region replication, and database triggers

All Things Distributed

I am excited to share with you that today we are expanding DynamoDB with streams, cross-region replication, and database triggers. In traditional database architectures, database engines often run a small search engine or data warehouse engines on the same hardware as the database. DynamoDB Cross-region Replication.

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Database Resolutions for 2018

VoltDB

So, in the spirit of things, we’ve laid out a few New Year’s resolutions that all database professionals can take into account as they look to turn over a new leaf in 2018 and build on their successes. The post Database Resolutions for 2018 appeared first on VoltDB. Create Better, Real-Time Customer Experiences.

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Database Resolutions for 2018

VoltDB

So, in the spirit of things, we’ve laid out a few New Year’s resolutions that all database professionals can take into account as they look to turn over a new leaf in 2018 and build on their successes. The post Database Resolutions for 2018 appeared first on VoltDB. Create Better, Real-Time Customer Experiences.

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Progress Delayed Is Progress Denied

Alex Russell

Consistent improvement is the name of the game, and it can still have positive impacts, particularly as users lean on the system more heavily over time. Real-time network protocols for enabling videoconferencing, desktop sharing, and game streaming applications. Critical for gaming with a mouse. Delayed five years. Gamepad API.

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Välkommen till Stockholm – An AWS Region is coming to the Nordics

All Things Distributed

Supercell is responsible for several of the highest grossing mobile games in history, and they rely on AWS for their entire infrastructure. With titles like Boom Beach, Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Hay Day, Supercell has 100 million people playing their games every single day. That’s 100% faster.

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Expanding the Cloud: Amazon Machine Learning Service, the Amazon Elastic Filesystem and more

All Things Distributed

AWS has been offering a range of storage solutions: objects, block storage, databases, archiving, etc. Two areas where Lambda is driving a lot of innovation is Mobile and the Internet of Things (IoT). With Amazon ML there is no setup cost and you pay as you go, so you can start small and scale as your application grows.

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