October 2017 Summaries

Aerospike has removed the Large Data Types (LDT) feature, which was introduced in 2013 to handle data exceeding the row size limit. The feature was deprecated on November 14, 2016, and was officially removed in Aerospike Server release 3.15. The removal of LDTs has allowed for the implementation of Strong Consistency (SC) feature, which is now available in Early Access. Aerospike remains committed to addressing the "Zipfian problem" and supporting newer List and SortedMap APIs.

Aerospike, a real-time operational DBMS, has been widely used since 2010 for handling critical applications in various sectors such as AdTech, Online Payments, Stock Brokerage Firms, and Telco. The system initially prioritized availability over consistency during network partitioning events (e.g., split-brain) and worked in AP mode per the CAP theorem. However, with enterprises undergoing digital transformation, Aerospike is now being considered for high-performance systems of engagement as well as strongly consistent systems of record. To handle such situations, Aerospike has added a new mode of operation that prioritizes consistency over availability (i.e., the system works in CP mode per the CAP theorem), while still delivering high performance. This transformation is expected to change the database status quo and provide significant correctness guarantees and adequate high performance for meaningful customer engagement in real time, driving digital transformation necessary for long-term success.

Aerospike is a crucial tool for enterprises in the digital age, as it enables real-time analysis of data and transactions, driving operational excellence, superior customer experience, and rapid business innovation. The elastic data architecture provided by Aerospike's hybrid memory database ensures strong consistency while delivering high performance, making it ideal for transforming enterprise applications and supporting digital transformation initiatives.

Aerospike, a real-time operational DBMS, has been widely used since 2010 for handling critical applications in various sectors such as AdTech, Online Payments, Stock Brokerage Firms, and Telco. The system initially prioritized availability over consistency during network partitioning events (e.g., split-brain) and worked in AP mode per the CAP theorem. However, with enterprises undergoing digital transformation, Aerospike is now being considered for high-performance systems of engagement as well as strongly consistent systems of record. To handle such situations, Aerospike has added a new mode of operation that prioritizes consistency over availability (i.e., the system works in CP mode per the CAP theorem), while still delivering high performance. Aerospike 4.0 provides strong consistency with high performance, thus transforming the database status quo.

The food and grocery delivery sector has seen significant growth and disruption in recent years, with increased investments and competition. Despite the simple value proposition of convenience and choice, there are numerous technical and operational complexities to consider for optimizing distance, time, availability, and partners. Real-time data analysis is crucial for ensuring customer satisfaction. Swiggy's Distance Service aims to unlock possibilities in milliseconds by providing real-time information on distances between customers and restaurants.