Reinventing the TPC: From traditional to big data to internet of things

Abstract

The Transaction Processing Performance Council (TPC) has made significant contributions to the industry and research with standards that encourage fair competition to accelerate product development and enhancements. Technology disruptions are changing the industry landscape faster than ever. This paper provides a high level summary of the history of the TPC and recent initiatives to make sure that it is a relevant organization in the age of digital transformation fueled by Big Data and the Internet of Things.