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What Is An Application Programming Interface (API) And How Does It Work?

Posted on September 23rd, 2022 by Simon Rodgers in Explainer

API / Application Programming Interface

Whether you know it or not, APIs (application programming interfaces) significantly impact our relationship with technology, allowing applications to share and exchange data seamlessly so we can access multiple pieces of information from a single source. Without API technology, we'd likely get lost far more often (APIs are fundamental to navigation apps like Google Maps), and booking a vacation would be much more complicated (travel booking sites rely heavily on API tech, too).

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Why Website Uptime Monitoring Is Crucial For Preventing Downtime

Posted on September 13th, 2022 by Emily Rollwitz in Monitoring, Tools, Explainer

Website uptime monitoring

Website uptime monitoring is crucial for any business that depends on its website. But for companies whose whole service is online, it is essential. If your site isn't reliably serving users when they need it, your competitors are just a Google search away. So you can't just check your site is running now and then - you need a tool to check it as frequently as possible.

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Best Remote System Monitoring Solutions in 2022

Posted on August 31st, 2022 by Simon Rodgers in Monitoring, Tools, Guides

Remote monitoring solutions

Companies must effectively monitor their assets and networks in today's competitive setting, get the most significant result, and react swiftly to problems. However, such a situation is unusual for companies that continue to run in a traditional, isolated setting. These companies frequently don't have precise asset performance tracking procedures.

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How to Perform Geolocation Testing to Ensure Your Website Works Globally

Posted on August 25th, 2022 by Grace Lau in Monitoring, Guides

Geolocation testing

So, you have launched a website intending to reach a worldwide audience? If you're running a business, this could be the first step to growing your brand. But is your website ready to go global? After all, just because your website works for a user in the United States doesn't mean it will be accessible to a user in Japan.

For one, not everyone speaks the same language. Does your website offer translation for users visiting from different global locations? Not only that, but does your website meet the preferences of various users? People will respond differently to design choices based on their culture.

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Everything You Need to Know About Cloud Database (SaaS, DbaaS, IaaS, PaaS, And Others)

Posted on August 9th, 2022 by Pohan Lin in Tech, Guides, Explainer

Cloud database

The demand for cloud services is rising. Databases have been popular tools for a long time. However, the landscape is changing, with cloud databases becoming increasingly popular.

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