IMDG vs. IMDB – A Business-Level Perspective
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In-Memory Database vs In-Memory Data Grid
In-Memory Databases (IMDB) and In-Memory Data Grids (IMDG) are two technologies that address real-time computing and big data needs without having to start over with an entirely new set of IT systems. While they may sound similar, the differences are significant and understanding your options will help you make better decisions.
Your business operates in an environment with constantly evolving technology. For business and IT leaders, it can be overwhelming to keep up with new developments and determine what is critical to implement immediately, and what technologies can or should wait. In-memory processing technologies are becoming pervasive and have a direct and indirect effect on how a business operates. Hazelcast has created this whitepaper to discusses these technologies and the respective implications.

Hazelcast Powers Real-Time Fraud Detection
A top ten US bank was hitting transaction rate limits when trying to apply fraud detection algorithms against customer data sitting on its old relational database platform. This technically imposed restriction was causing them to break fraud detection SLAs and to ultimately become a blocker on new business.