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A solution with the ability to support more OLTP database transactions could mean less waiting as customers add items to their cart or make purchases on your site. Even in a physical retail environment, point of sale (POS) terminals use transactional database systems to retrieve product descriptions or search customer records. Other sectors—such as healthcare, finance, and travel—also use database systems for updating patient records, tracking funds, and managing bookings. As the post-pandemic economy grows, each of these operations remains critical.