Matillion • 3rd July 2025

The data stack evolution: From modern to postmodern and beyond

The data engineering space has evolved a lot over the past decade. With cloud technology maturing, the modern data stack is now giving way to more efficient approaches that some call the “postmodern data stack.” So, what exactly does this shift mean, and how can you keep your data strategies a step ahead? Matthew Scullion, CEO of Matillion, and Joe Reis co-author of Fundamentals of Data Engineering, offer valuable insights on this evolution in Matillion’s Deep Dish Data Webinar, from the rise of...

Liquid Web • 27th May 2025

NGINX vs Apache: Picking Best Web Server for Your Business

In the world of web servers, NGINX and Apache are two of the most common applications you’ll encounter. If your use case fits, one or both can help you build and scale a powerful, fast, high-traffic web application for your business. NGINX and Apache are versatile enough to install on any server, including VPS, dedicated servers, and bare metal.But before jumping into different setups and tech stacks, let’s explore the differences between Apache and NGINX.Which one is faster? Which one is easier...

Liquid Web • 15th April 2025

The 10 best DDoS protection services for enterprise websites

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are a pressing concern every year, especially for enterprises. In 2022, global DDoS attacks rose by 150%. In the Americas, that number rose even faster – 212%.These attacks are increasing in frequency and severity, plaguing enterprise websites with poor performance. In the worst-case scenario, DDoS attacks can sabotage your revenue by causing website downtime for days on end.Here’s the good news: There are DDoS protection services that mitigate the ri...

Liquid Web • 15th April 2025

The best DDoS-protected dedicated server providers

DDoS attacks have become more sophisticated and powerful over time. And although most attacks only last a short time, those lasting longer than three hours have increased by 103% quarter-on-quarter. If you’re running a business online, the threat of a DDoS attack isn’t just a possibility; it’s almost a certainty at some point.One of the best things you can do to protect your website is to invest in a dedicated server with top-notch DDoS protection.These servers not only provide you with the raw...

Liquid Web • 27th March 2025

Top 6 Managed Dedicated Server Hosting Providers Compared: Which Will Boost Your Enterprise?

When you’re running an enterprise, you need a hosting provider that’s equipped to handle your unique needs.Complex websites or entire networks of websites require a host that can deal with higher levels of traffic. The hosting provider should offer better security standards, more storage, and improved support.If you pick a plan that can’t support your venture, you’ll end up with an unstable website that’s often slow or down. As a result, you could lose customers — not to mention the unnecessary...

HubSpot • 27th March 2025

Why Your Agency Needs a CRM for Insurance

Buying any CRM software won't help you become more efficient or grow your small business. Instead, you must ensure that the CRM platform is suitable for your business needs. Here's a list of CRM features that make CRM software effective:

CRM software can significantly impact workflow organization by centralizing all customer interactions. With its help, you no longer need different platforms to track phone calls, emails, and other client-agent exchanges.
This client management tool also helps...

HubSpot • 27th March 2025

Free Media Kit Template for PDF | PowerPoint | HubSpot

Publicizing your business is important, but it can be time-consuming. Simplify your media outreach and get noticed faster by using our free media kit in PDF or PowerPoint format.

K-ecommerce • 1st March 2024

How Microsoft Dynamics GP Users Can Succeed With ERP-Integrated Ecommerce | K-ecommerce

In this ebook, we’ll explore the role of integrated ecommerce with Microsoft Dynamics GP to empower organizations to navigate the quickly evolving demands of B2B while delivering valuable insights into the intricate needs of these clients. This ebook will provide our latest insights into:

In this ebook, we’ll explore the role of integrated ecommerce with Microsoft Dynamics GP to empower organizations to navigate the quickly evolving demands of B2B while delivering valuable insights into the int...

Blink • 27th March 2025

10 tips for effective & successful project management | Blink

Keeping that train on the right track is the job of a project manager. You have to look at project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables. Then, craft a project plan that achieves the desired project outcomes.But projects can be derailed by any number of issues. Poor communication. Changing stakeholder expectations. Unidentified risks. Ineffective workplace tools.So preparation is key. Every good project manager tries to identify and avoid potential pitfalls. That’s why, in this article, we help p...

Cin7 • 27th March 2025

Identifying and navigating the Sustaining Success stage of business growth - Cin7

As your company transitions into the sustainable business growth phase, you must set clear priorities to ensure long-term success. Improving your operations can significantly boost your company’s market share and growth potential while controlling costs. 
One effective way to enhance operational efficiency is through automation. Automation sets the stage for sustainable business growth by reducing manual errors and freeing your team to focus on larger strategic tasks like conducting in-depth ma...

Cin7 • 27th March 2025

Scaling Up: Challenges and priorities of the 3rd business growth stage - Cin7

The business scaling process requires careful prioritizing so that you can manage your company’s growth while enhancing productivity.
Common areas you need to tackle head-on to prepare your business for long-term success include:
Expanding your sales channels allows you to capture a broader audience, which increases your revenue potential and reinforces your brand’s presence across new markets.
Partnering with big box retailers, like Target and Costco, is one of the best ways to expand your sale...

Cin7 • 27th March 2025

How to navigate the Unifying Operations stage of business growth - Cin7

As a product seller, you went into business aiming to grow your company into a successful brand. However, for you to thrive, you need a strategic approach that fits each growth stage. Every business goes through the four stages of business growth — Beyond Basics, Unifying Operations, Scaling Up, and Sustaining Success.
In our previous post, we covered the Beyond Basics stage, where your small business moves from a startup into a period where it needs more robust, automated solutions. 
Building o...

Cin7 • 27th March 2025

Beyond Basics: The 1st stage of business growth - Cin7

Navigating the growth of your business can feel like building a house without a blueprint. You’ve established a solid customer base, and sales are consistently increasing. However, what’s the next step to scaling up without compromising the essence of what you’ve built?
Recognizing the stages of growth your new business goes through is the key to moving to the next level.
Each of the four stages — Beyond Basics, Unifying Operations, Scaling Up, and Sustaining Success — has unique challenges and...

Matillion • 27th March 2025

How SDG Group helped the Town of Gilbert modernize its data governance strategy

The Town of Gilbert, Arizona, has grown into one of the fastest-expanding communities in the U.S., evolving from its agricultural roots to become a thriving, economically diverse suburb just southeast of Phoenix. As part of its ambitious mission to become the "City of the Future," the town sought to harness data to streamline operations, enhance transparency, and improve decision-making across its many departments. However, before partnering with SDG Group, the town faced several challenges that...

Matillion • 27th March 2025

Landkreditt modernizes its data operations for improved performance and growth

Landkreditt sought to establish a modern data platform by implementing Matillion ETL alongside Snowflake and Power BI. This setup enabled the company to efficiently load, transform, and orchestrate data from various sources, significantly reducing loading times as well as simplifying and streamlining its previous ETL processes into more efficient ELT processes with unique push-down capabilities in its DAIRY-coined data platform.Landkreditt went further and also adopted a streamlin...

Matillion • 27th March 2025

Disruptive data-driven transformation: Matillion revolutionizes Toelevering Online

Toelevering Online is an e-commerce company that sells custom-made window frames in aluminum, wood, and plastic, with industry-disruptive delivery times. Before implementing Matillion, Toelevering Online faced some serious data management headaches. The whole data process was manual, with one single employee responsible for extracting data from WooCommerce and manually copying it into large Excel pivot tables. This process wasn’t just time-consuming but also highly unreliable. If that employee w...

The Blogsmith • 11th May 2022

The Blogsmith's No-BS Guide to Cutting Fluff and Making Every Word Count

Your readers crave clarity. They always think, “What’s in it for me?”Good copy is clear. If you ramble, you bore your readers and erode their trust. You need to write concisely and answer your audience’s pressing questions without making them wait.Every sentence links your headline to your conclusion. And every fluffy word stretches that conversion process without adding value and increases the risk of losing a customer.You can’t afford to have unnecessary words in your content, whether you want...

The Blogsmith • 10th April 2022

How To Vet a Content Agency for Your Needs

A 2021 HubSpot study shares that 82% of marketers actively invest in content marketing. If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of them, and you know how crucial quality content is for your website.That said, you may have discovered that building an in-house marketing team or trying to do it all alone is costly and time-consuming.Growing your business can be challenging as a business owner when you also have to dedicate a few hours to creating content. So knowing how to choose the right mark...

CopySmiths • 14th September 2021

Does Your Business Need Blog Writing Services? Yes, Here's Why

You’ve seen tons of businesses create and share blog content. But you have a critical mind—you’re wondering if it’s worth the investment or if it’s just another fad.As a business owner, you must ensure you’re not just paying for trumpery. To be honest, blog writing services might sound like it.But they aren’t. At least, not in most cases.There’s a lot of money to be made from blogging if you play your cards right.The first thing you need to understand is why blog content pays off.We’ll explain h...