A relational database is based on the relational model of data, which organizes data into one or more tables of rows and columns, with a unique key for each row. Generally, each entity type described in a database has its own table with the rows representing instances of that type of entity and the columns […]
Now that the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is in effect, you’ve probably heard how the GDPR defines personal data and that it includes a sub-category of sensitive personal data, which comes with its own requirements. If you haven’t, this blog post will reveal everything you need to know in a simple and easy-to-understand way. […]
Simply put, cloud computing is the delivery of servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, intelligence and more over the Internet. As companies typically pay only for the services used, operating costs are lower, and infrastructure runs more efficiently. Cloud computing offers faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. Nowadays, many companies offer a portion […]
According to a recent study by Shopify on holiday shopping, this year’s sales will peak during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Industry-wide data shows year-over-year growth across the board: Thanksgiving up 18.3% Black Friday up 16.9% Small Business Saturday up 10.8% Cyber Monday up 16.8% With this impressive surge in sales, your website and apps […]
As we approach another holiday season, it is of utmost importance to get your apps ready. Now’s the time to protect them from software crashes and performance problems such as slow loading pages, broken checkout flows, and outages. The National Retail Federation expects an 11% increase in holiday shopping and even more during Black Friday. […]
Cyber Monday, the online take on Black Friday, takes place the Monday after Thanksgiving with incredible deals going on online. For online retailers, Cyber Monday represents the highest grossing sale day of the year. Having a slow e-commerce site, even for a few minutes, can cost millions of dollars. Not long ago, it took eight […]
An Information Technology (IT) consultant understands everything there is to know about computer networks and systems. They can run a one-person operation or work in-company to advise business executives on how to make the most out of their network systems. As not all projects entail the same tasks, not all networks use the same operating […]
If you’ve worked with databases for a while, you probably have heard of purging, archiving, and deleting data. Although some of the terms are used interchangeably, there are enormous differences between them. Archiving Data Database archiving is the process of moving historical data from production environments to an archive environment, freeing up IT storage space […]
Your company has started the move to the cloud, but you’re not yet fully cloud-native. As your business grows and adapts, you’ll discover that there are several processes that will help make that transition easier. If you’re ready to become cloud-native, make sure you’re implementing these key pieces of your plan to ensure that you’ll […]
Can Your Systems Handle Healthcare Open Enrollment Day Traffic? Are you sure your systems are ready for the new and past enrollees, to create new accounts or update old insurance information. Last year Open Enrollment caused many outages for insurance providers the week of the enrollment deadlines. Are your websites, calling centers and your computer […]