big ideas
Concepts worth ranting about.
Sometimes our ideas grow beyond bite-sized. Serverless Microservices. Data-rich real-time dashboards. Advanced Custom Search. Getting real about AI implementation. Read on about what we are thinking about.
what we're thinking about
Considering serverless microservices.
When making architectural decisions about microservice and serverless implementations, there's a metric ton of things to consider.
So we whipped up an article on how we think about it, and how we evaluate the pros and cons of serverless microservices for a variety of use cases.
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How data-rich dashboards changed the game.
If you want to create real-time dashboards in this day and age, you've got some serious data volume and variety to contend with first. And that kind of challenge requires a proactive approach. Read our flashy new eBook for tips on how to:
- Tackle exploring data in real time
- Address challenges of querying event level data
- Manage complexity using drill paths
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The antidote to outsourcing headaches.
Many people view outsourcing as a pain in the backend. They're not wrong - it really can be. However, we've provided globally distributed teams for 20 years and we've learned a thing or two along the way. Check out the 3 major problems companies face when outsourcing, and how we solved them.
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A small collection of our most popular big ideas.

Implementing Custom Search
90% of site visitors leave after two failed searches. Our 15-page guide highlights our thoughts on best practices, and quick customization wins that have a meaningful impact.
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eBook: Get Real about AI
We take a technical dive into how machine learning helps to find, reach, and retain customers.
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Guide to Data Orchestration
The modern digital landscape consists of over 40+ zettabytes of data, most of which goes unanalyzed or used. Find out how to harness yours.
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The Art of Data eBook
How arts organizations & the entertainment industry can use data to boost revenue.
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Long-Term Guide to GDPR
Compliance with GDPR is not a 'one and done' situation. Check out our long term strategy guide.
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NoSQL Database Whitepaper
Benchmarking Cassandra, Couchbase,and MongoDB for RAM-heavy Workloads
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is rethinking user tracking a civic responsibility?
CEO Ben Engber shares his thoughts on Google's decision to remove support for third-party cookies, and what this means for adtech.
Read moreIf we use behavioral personalization to crudely boost engagement, we see that what people really respond to is a never ending stream of content confirming their pre-existing biases and stoking outrage.
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