Why a Hedge Fund Built Its Own Database
Briefly

The main reason for building our own database technology was that existing systems couldn't meet our specific needs for data handling, speed, and volume.
Transitioning from big user to owner of ArcticDB highlighted the importance of understanding requirements directly—the gap in commercial offerings was clear.
As a large alternative asset manager, we needed a technology that supports unique data structures and complex calculations which typical databases can't efficiently handle.
Our goal with ArcticDB was not just to create a tool but to empower our teams to innovate without constraints typical of existing solutions.
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