SolidDB
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software, Database management |
| Predecessor | Solid |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Solid (original company) |
| Fate | Acquired by IBM in 2007; acquired by UNICOM Global in 2014 |
| Headquarters | Helsinki , Finland |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | solidDB (in-memory relational database management system) |
| Owner | UNICOM Global |
| Website | www |
solidDB is an in-memory relational database management system offered and developed by UNICOM Global. It is engineered to deliver exceptional speed as a persistent, relational in-memory database, addressing the performance and dependability requirements of real-time applications.
Technology
solidDB integrates an in-memory database with a conventional disk-based database, both accessible through a unified SQL interface. Its High Availability feature maintains two synchronized copies of data to guarantee reliability. The in-memory and disk storage engines operate together within a single server process, enabling transparent access via a single SQL command. Additionally, solidDB can be embedded directly into software applications, reducing overall ownership costs by minimizing maintenance efforts.
Customers
The database is extensively utilized as an embedded database in telecommunications and networking software sectors. Prominent users include Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Cisco Systems, EMC Corporation, Hewlett-Packard, Nokia, and Siemens AG.
History
Originally established as Solid in Helsinki, Finland in 1992, the company was acquired by IBM in 2007. In 2014, UNICOM Global took ownership of solidDB from IBM, enhancing its suite of high-performance database technologies.